Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar), Chennai

Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar is a quieter alternative to Marina Beach, popular with a younger crowd for its cafes and relaxed atmosphere. The Karl Schmidt Memorial on the beach commemorates a German engineer who died attempting a rescue at sea here in 1930.

How to reach Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar)

A cab or auto ride from central Chennai; well connected by local bus to Besant Nagar.

Location

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsAlways open; evenings busiest

🎟 Entry feeFree

📅 Best timeNovember to February

📍 From centreBesant Nagar, south Chennai

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