Elliot's Beach, Chennai

Elliot's Beach
Elliot's Beach | One of the best places to visit in Chennai
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Elliot's Beach now is open 24 hours a day, all days of the week
Place Type
Beaches, Nature Sites and Parks
Official Info
Best time to visit
May, June, July, August
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Married Couples, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station Nandanam (4.34 KM), Teynampet (4.52 KM), Little Mount (4.93 KM)

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About Elliot's Beach

Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of Marina Beach, and is named after Edward Elliot, who was at one time chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras.

Interesting facts about Elliot's Beach

  1. Elliot is most pleasant in the morning or at sunset, when locals come here for evening walks.
  2. Karl Schmidt Memorial An important landmark on this beach is the Karl Schmidt Memorial which is named after a Dutch sailor who lost his life while rescuing a drowning swimmer.
  3. Here you get a lot of peace or the place looks very pleasant, many people come here to remove their stress, this place is very perfect for your picnic, children are very happy to come here.
  4. This place is considered very good for couples, they come here and spend a lot of time with each other.

How to reach Elliot's Beach

By Bus
Basant Nagar Bus Station is near Elliot Beach which is 9 minutes walk away.
By Rail
Nearest Train Station to Elliot is Indira Nagar Smt Station which is 20 mins walking distance.
By Metro
The approximate driving distance between Elliots Beach and CMBT Metro Station is 19 km. It takes 22 minutes to reach CMBT Metro Station from Elliot Beach.
By Air
The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, which is 15 km away from the accommodation. From where you can easily reach Elliot Beach by taxi or auto.

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Address
Elliot's Beach: Elliot's Beach, Chennai

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Elliot's Beach FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Elliot's Beach, Chennai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Elliot's Beach: The beach can be visited between 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM and there is no entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit Elliot's Beach during May, June, July, August months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-19 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

Meet Sandhya, exploring India with curiosity and wonder. She shares info and tips in simple language, inviting you to join the journey. She is graduated in tourism and writes about the places of India.

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