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Calella Beach stretches for about three kilometres along the town, with fine golden sand, beach bars and water sports. It holds Blue Flag status, recognising good water quality and services. Underpasses beneath the railway connect the town with the shore. Mornings are calm, while afternoons in July and August are crowded.

The pedestrian Carrer de l'Església and nearby streets form the commercial heart of Calella, lined with boutiques, cafés and ice cream shops. The Church of Santa Maria i Sant Nicolau, with its tall bell tower, stands at the centre of the old town. Evening walks are lively in summer. Many shops stay open late during the season.

Parc Dalmau, about four hundred metres away, is a green hill with pine trees and shaded paths, popular for relaxing walks. Within the park, the Air Raid Shelter Museum shows how residents protected themselves during the Spanish Civil War. The Municipal Museum and Archive nearby displays local history and an old pharmacy collection. Both are compact and worth a visit.

Calella Lighthouse, on a hill at the southern end of town, offers sweeping views of the coast and a small interpretation centre. The nearby Torretes, old optical telegraph towers from the nineteenth century, can be reached by a pleasant footpath. Sunset from the lighthouse is especially beautiful.

Sant Pol de Mar, a few kilometres south, is a charming fishing village with white houses and small coves. It can be reached by train or by walking along the coastal path.

The Montseny Natural Park, inland, offers mountain hiking, beech forests and villages within an hour by car.

For food, try suquet de peix, a Catalan fish stew, pa amb tomàquet, and crema catalana. Local restaurants along the seafront serve paella and grilled seafood.