Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar is Marina's smaller, calmer cousin, known locally as Bessie Beach, with a shorter shoreline, the Karl Schmidt Memorial and a promenade that fills with joggers and families in the evenings. It is generally quieter and cleaner than Marina, making it the beach locals tend to recommend for a relaxed sit-down rather than a landmark visit.
Local tip: Pair it with a walk to the nearby Ashtalakshmi Temple on the water if you have extra time.
Good to know
- Where: Besant Nagar, Chennai
- City: Chennai
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