Well Varkala is not a big time shopping place. There are few shops on the cliff overlooking the beach, located amidst the group of hotels and restaurants, which will give you an opportunity to browse & shop for usual Indian shopping items. The shops in Varkala are a typical small set-up shops that are found everywhere in the country. You will come across some Tibetans shops, ethnic clothes shops and general merchandise shops , all located on
top of the cliff. Major cities are always a better options for purchasing big ticket item. You are bound to find much more quality & quantity in bigger cities, unless the city is itself engaged in producing a particular item of choice or has some local artisan population.
Eating Out and Restaurants :
Walk around the cliff by the helipad and you just won’t miss the numerous restaurants lined up, over looking the beach.
The awesome location of this stretch of restaurants provides some great views of the beach .Sunset are especially popular.
Without doubt freshly caught seafood is immensely popular here. So pick your fish, crabs, lobsters and get it prepared the way you like it.
The restaurants here are open till midnight or so and sometimes even later.
