According to the statistics of 2017–18, Malappuram ranks sixth in Kerala on the number of foreign tourist arrival and eighth in the number of domestic tourist arrival.

Adyanpara Falls- is a cascading waterfall in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur subdistrict.

Arimbra Hills, also known as 'Mini-Ooty', since it resembles Ooty.
It is at a height of 1050 feet above sea level.

Arya Vaidya Sala - known for its heritage and expertise in the Indian traditional medicine system of Ayurveda.

Bharathappuzha - The longest river of Kerala.
Also known in the names River Ponnani, Nila and Perar.

Biyyam Kayal- A backwater lake in Ponnani
Chekkunnu Mala - A misty green hill near to Chaliyar at Edavanna.

Cherumb eco-tourist village - A scenic village in the Karuvarakundu
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary - a dwelling of more than a hundred species of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds
Kadalundi-Vallikkunnu community reserve - The first community reserve in Kerala and an eco-tourism spot.

Kakkadampoyil - A hilly village on the bank of Cherupuzha.

Keralamkundu waterfalls - It is located 1500 ft above the sea level in Karuvarakundu.

Kodikuthimala - At Amminikadan hills, Perinthalmanna.
Also known as Mini-Ooty, since it resembles Ooty.

Kottakkunnu - On the heart of the city of Malappuram.
Also known as The Marine Drive of Malappuram.
An old fort, a water-park and ancient murals are seen here.

Nedumkayam Rainforest - A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Known for its greenery.

New Amarambalam Reserved Forest - A wildlife sanctuary near to Nilambur.

Nilambur Kovilakam - The headquarter of the Nilambur royal family.

Oorakam Hill - A mount near Malappuram.

Padinjarekara beach - Two rivers (The Tirur River and the Bharathappuzha) joins with the Arabian sea at here.

Paloor Kotta Falls - A waterfall adjacent to the Paloor fort built by Tipu Sultan near Perinthalmanna.

Pandallur hills - A scenic viewpoint near Manjeri.
It was determined as the border between Eranad and Valluvanad subdistricts under colonial rule.

Parappanangadi beach - A beach in the coastal town of Parappanangadi.

Ponnani beach - A beach in Ponnani.

Tanur beach - A beach at Tanur.

Teak Museum - The world's first teak plantation in Nilambur.

Thunchan Parambu - It is the birthplace of Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, who is known as the father of modern Malayalam language.

Unity hill viewpoint - A scenic viewpoint in Manjeri.

Vakkad beach - It is at between the Tirur and the Ponnani.

Vallikunnu beach - A coconut-fringed beach in the northwestern coast of district.
According to the statistics of 2017–18, Malappuram ranks sixth in Kerala on the number of foreign tourist arrival and eighth in the number of domestic tourist arrival. 
Adyanpara Falls- is a cascading waterfall in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur subdistrict.
Arimbra Hills, also known as 'Mini-Ooty', since it resembles Ooty. It is at a height of 1050 feet above sea level.
Arya Vaidya Sala - known for its heritage and expertise in the Indian traditional medicine system of Ayurveda.
Bharathappuzha - The longest river of Kerala. Also known in the names River Ponnani, Nila and Perar.
Biyyam Kayal- A backwater lake in Ponnani
Chekkunnu Mala - A misty green hill near to Chaliyar at Edavanna.
Cherumb eco-tourist village - A scenic village in the Karuvarakundu
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary - a dwelling of more than a hundred species of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds
Kadalundi-Vallikkunnu community reserve - The first community reserve in Kerala and an eco-tourism spot.
Kakkadampoyil - A hilly village on the bank of Cherupuzha.
Keralamkundu waterfalls - It is located 1500 ft above the sea level in Karuvarakundu.
Kodikuthimala - At Amminikadan hills, Perinthalmanna. Also known as Mini-Ooty, since it resembles Ooty.
Kottakkunnu - On the heart of the city of Malappuram. Also known as The Marine Drive of Malappuram. An old fort, a water-park and ancient murals are seen here.
Nedumkayam Rainforest - A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Known for its greenery.
New Amarambalam Reserved Forest - A wildlife sanctuary near to Nilambur.
Nilambur Kovilakam - The headquarter of the Nilambur royal family.
Oorakam Hill - A mount near Malappuram.
Padinjarekara beach - Two rivers (The Tirur River and the Bharathappuzha) joins with the Arabian sea at here.
Paloor Kotta Falls - A waterfall adjacent to the Paloor fort built by Tipu Sultan near Perinthalmanna.
Pandallur hills - A scenic viewpoint near Manjeri. It was determined as the border between Eranad and Valluvanad subdistricts under colonial rule.
Parappanangadi beach - A beach in the coastal town of Parappanangadi.
Ponnani beach - A beach in Ponnani.
Tanur beach - A beach at Tanur.
Teak Museum - The world's first teak plantation in Nilambur.
Thunchan Parambu - It is the birthplace of Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, who is known as the father of modern Malayalam language.
Unity hill viewpoint - A scenic viewpoint in Manjeri.
Vakkad beach - It is at between the Tirur and the Ponnani.
Vallikunnu beach - A coconut-fringed beach in the northwestern coast of district.
Malappuram district