Nearby Escapes Near Chennai

Best Beaches Near Chennai

Chennai is actually ON the coast - home to Marina Beach, the world's second-longest urban beach. Within 3 hours you reach Puducherry's French Riviera vibes, Mahabalipuram's shore temples, and Rameswaram's sacred shores.

Coastal Destinations

Best Beaches from Chennai

#1 Recommended

BEACHRating 4.4 (96,000+)

Marina Beach

Marina Beach in Chennai is the world's second longest natural urban beach, stretching 13 km along the Bay of Bengal. An inseparable part of Chennai's soul — from early morning fish...

Drive 0 km (in city)Best time November to FebruaryTamil Nadu

#2 Recommended

SHORERating 4.4 (31,500+)

Promenade Beach, Puducherry

Puducherry's Promenade Beach — Boulevard de la Mer — is a 1.5 km rocky shore framed by French colonial buildings painted in mustard and cream. Lined with statues, the Aayi Mandapam...

Drive 3.5 hrsBest time October to MarchPuducherry

#3 Recommended

SHORERating 4.3 (12,800+)

Auroville Beach

Auroville Beach near the world-famous Auroville township is a quiet, un-commercialised shore with gentle waves, casuarina shade, and a uniquely spiritual atmosphere. The beach is a...

Drive 3 hrsBest time November to FebruaryPuducherry

#4 Recommended

SHORERating 4.6 (44,200+)

Rameswaram Beach

Rameswaram stands at the tip of a teardrop island where the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean merge. One of Hinduism's holiest pilgrimages, its Agni Theertham beach is where devotees ...

Drive 9 hrsBest time October to AprilTamil Nadu

FAQs

Beaches Near Chennai - Common Questions

What is the most famous beach in Chennai? +

Marina Beach is the most famous - the world's second-longest natural urban beach, stretching 13 km and free to enter. Best visited at sunrise or early morning.

What beach should I visit from Chennai for a day trip? +

Puducherry is perfect for a day trip (3.5 hrs via ECR coastal highway). You'll get the French colonial promenade, Auroville, and excellent cafés all in one visit.

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