Bolara or Bolar is an inner city locality in Mangalore City, Karnataka, India.

The famous Mangaladevi Temple by which Mangalore derives its name and Halekote Sri Mariyamma - Mahishamardini Devasthana is located in Bolara (or Bolar as pronounced in English). Bolara is predominantly a residential area.

Religious places

• Mangaladevi Temple
• Mariyamma Temple
• Kanti Church
• Mukhyaprana Temple (Lord Hanuman)
• Kallurti Sthana
• Dhoomavathi Temple
• Ullal Darga
• Saidina Bibi Darga
• Kajore Darga
• Shanoor Darga
• Khudrat Sha Waliulla Darga - Caste Street
• Jalal Mastan Darga Formed in 629

Educational institutions

• Infant Jesus Joyland School
• Government Higher Primary School
• Urdu School
• Mission School (Kanti Church campus)
• Joyland High School
• Joyland Institute of Commerce
• Janatha Kendra

Other notable places

• Ramakrishna Ashram: This is one of the ashrams set up by the Ramakrishna Mission started by Swami Vivekananda. It has a large campus with hostels for poor families who come to Mangalore for studies.
• Mulihithlu Nethravati River Bank : With a panoramic view of Ullala on the other side of the river and the railway bridge across the Nethravati river, this is a popular evening spot for locals.
• Tile factories: Only two of the former six roof tile factories remain. Others have closed due to losses or union related problems.
• Ice Factories: Many ice factories manufacture ice used for fishing boats.
• Bolar Sea Face: