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Marina Beach

A 13 km urban beach on the Bay of Bengal, the world's second-longest.

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Stretching about 13 km along the Bay of Bengal, Marina Beach is the world's second-longest urban beach and Chennai's most popular gathering spot, lined with food stalls and busiest at sunrise and sunset.

How to reach Marina Beach

Well served by autos and cabs from anywhere in central Chennai; Chennai Beach railway station sits at its northern end.

Location

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Kapaleeshwarar TempleFort St GeorgeGovernment Museum, ChennaiSan Thome BasilicaElliot's Beach (Besant Nagar)

Visitor information

🕑 TimingsAlways open; sunrise and evening are busiest
🎟 Entry feeFree
📅 Best timeNovember to February
📍 From centreCentral Chennai, running from Fort St George south
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