Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar Beach)
55 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Chennai·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 39 threads.
What people say, in short
Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar is one of Chennai's most recommended spots, with many commenters pointing visitors to its sunrise views, morning walks and jogging along the closed road, and a lively evening scene with food stalls and restaurants nearby. Several suggest going early in the morning for a calmer experience, since two commenters say evenings get very crowded. One commenter warns the beach is filled with vendors, fortune tellers and people pestering visitors for money, recommending a different beach if you want peace, and another feels it has become much dirtier than before. Still, some prefer it over Marina, noting it is closer to the airport and has good breakfast places around.
Address
Edward Elliot's Beach, Tamil Nadu, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Sunsets, First-timers
- Known for
- Sunrise views, Morning walks and jogging, Lively evening scene
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Early morning
The evidence
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Shares photos of the beach taken over 18 months, showing it in various seasons.
Lists it among beaches offering awesome sunrise views, varying with weather.
Walked along the coast to Besant Nagar and found many beautiful shells
Meetup continued at Besant Nagar beach; fun gathering and catching up with new friends.
Posts their own photo of the beach from February 2023.
Lists Besant Nagar beach as an easy sunrise option.
Recommends waking early and walking at Elliot's or Marina beach.
Recommends it.
Recommends sunrise or sunset at the beach; avoid midday heat.
Listed among places to hangout near the suggested stay location.
Recommends going to Besant Nagar beach at 5:30 for activities and snacks.
Says Bessie beats Marina in the evening, is closer to the airport and has nice restaurants nearby.
Suggests visiting a beach in the evenings if your city has none
Suggests it as a place to visit.
Suggests buying sundal and sitting by the beach, a cheap enjoyable option.
Recommends Besant Nagar for a lively crowd.
Suggested as a nice quick visit, best in mornings or evenings due to heat.
Offers it as an alternative beach to visit.
Suggests going in the evening or night
Suggests trying this beach a few km south of Marina.
Calls it a good option, not too deserted, with breakfast places around.
Sunday sunrise is very calming; evenings are super crowded.
Suggests trying Besant Nagar too, noting multiple run clubs there.
Says switch the sunrise visit from Marina to Besant Nagar beach.
Included on a list of places visited and recommended.
Suggests Besant Nagar beach as an option for beach lovers.
Suggested as a place to visit.
Found the beach far too crowded, more than usual.
Beach is full of vendors, fortune tellers and people pestering visitors for money.
Answers that Besant Nagar beach is not clean.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.