Shanghumukham is particularly famous for its view of spectacular sunsets. The "Shanghumukham Beach" is located 8 kms from the Thiruvanthapuram city. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram airport and Veli tourist village.

You can see the fishermen fishing with their huge nets in the day time This beach is also famous for its star shaped restaurant and the "Matsya Kanyaka", a gigantic sculpture of a mermaid measuring 35m long and an interior recreation club.