Besant Nagar Beach
Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai (Madras): Address, Phone Number, Besant Nagar Beach Reviews: 4/5
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Neighbourhood: Besant Nagar
Named after the noted lady theosophist Annie Besant, Besant Nagar is one of the
most preferred areas to reside in Chennai due to the presence of the beach. The
extremely calm and serene area with its colonial hangover is studded with sea-
facing homes owned by the affluent families and has a string of restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques around it. Home to Elliot’s Beach, The Theosophical Society and Kalakshetra, the world famous dance school along with beautiful temples and churches, this is where Chennai loves to chill. The confluence of best of nature, art and history within the greenest parts of the city limits is evident in the culture of this neighbourhood, which makes it one of the most favourite hangout zones for all the locals.
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Restaurants
799 within 5 kms
Murugan Idli Shop
1,212
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Eden Vegetarian
114
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Jonah's Bistro and Patisserie
58
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Little Italy
67
0.2 km₹₹₹₹ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
The Cascade
48
0.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Savoury Sea Shell
69
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MASH Restocafe
42
0 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • International • Vegetarian Friendly
Chennai 90
16
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Asian • Vegan Options
Downtown Cafe
18
0.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • American • Cafe
Vishranthi Hot Point
20
0.2 km₹ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
271 within 10 kms
Ashtalakshmi Temple
250
0.8 kmReligious Sites
Aarupadai Veedu Temple
94
0.8 kmReligious Sites
Light House
288
1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
Gandhi Statue
215
1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Marundeeswarar Temple
208
1.7 kmReligious Sites
Elliot's Beach
352
1.4 kmBeaches
Indian Institute Of Technology, Madras
255
2.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Annai Vailankanni Church
12
0.8 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Ratnagirishwarar Temple
11
0.8 kmReligious Sites
Annai Vailankanni Church
2
0.8 kmChurches & Cathedrals
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4.0
1,649 reviews
Excellent
604
Very good
725
Average
259
Poor
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Terrible
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M B
New Delhi, India4 contributions
The weather was amazing when i visited the beach, the beach has a lot of eateries around it, be it local or well established brands, the beach in itself isn't very clean, but better than many that i have seen
Do visit in the evenings or early morning!
Do visit in the evenings or early morning!
Written 12 July 2022
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Vinay
Chennai (Madras), India4 contributions
It is one of the more cleaner beaches in Chennai. The stalls are on the beach spreading dirt and waste produced is spread on the beach. The people throw the paper wrappers etc on the pavements, roads inspite of dustbins placed for the same.
Most of the cafes in and around the beach are very small.
Most of the cafes in and around the beach are very small.
Written 18 June 2022
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Sathish
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
Family
It's one the best and wonderful beach to visit with family and friends during weekends and in special occasions to have fun and enjoyment.
Written 14 November 2021
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megu
Chennai (Madras), India5 contributions
Family
Talking about Besant Nagar Beach it is the chennai biggest and crowded beach of the state. The beach is very good and every year people from country and outside tourist comes to this beach to have fun with family and friends. The travel convince to the beach is very good and once can easily reach there. The accommodation and hotel and also present and nearby to the beach area and once can easily find a hotel in their budget. The local sightseeing is done with the help of local guides and individuals. Talking about the safety the safety measures are quite good developed at that area.
Written 31 October 2021
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Rakshith R
4 contributions
Nice beach to spend time with family and friends...also theres an elliott memorial here...very good to go in the early morning or evening times...
Written 8 June 2021
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Mr. Kumar
Chennai (Madras), India29 contributions
Friends
Great place to visit with family and friends it's very much cleaned and well maintained place. best time to visit in early morning or in evening.....
Written 20 March 2021
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Abhijit verma
Bengaluru, India28 contributions
Family
Very nice and clean beach , you can have a long nice walk in evening,good eatery and restaurant are in vicinity. Very nice shopping lane also there where you can pick up something trendy .
Written 1 January 2021
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Radhaharish B
Chennai (Madras), India17 contributions
The beach has everything to spend time with your friends and family. I visited this beach at mornings and evenings also. I felt that the ambience at beach surroundings is more lively in evenings than mornings. Good place to spend time and explore the local feeling
Written 24 October 2020
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Vikram Pandian
Tiruchirappalli, India25 contributions
Pleasant and neat place for families and kids. This location is always crowded in the evening and weekends. Lots of food options as well starting from street food to branded food shops. Evening time is the best time for all to enjoy this place.
Written 6 September 2020
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Sreya Reddy
2 contributions
Friends
Pleasent at night times on full moonday with good view where the waves were too harsh that we cant getin to. In the evening,it is good to chill yourself with some vendors around with seafood,entertainment games,horse ride,... it is not much crowded..that is the best part for the peace lovers
Written 20 April 2020
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Hi how long it is from car park to beach on car free Sundays please?
Chidambaranatha... T
Doha, Qatar652 contributions
Just a few minutes.
at morning 7 am is it possible to see the aun rises at Besant beach what about the crowd at tat time?
AshishDas
Chennai (Madras), India76 contributions
Hi, the timing is relative, you should check the sun rise timing schedule and then go accordingly. If you are lucky, you can get a very good sunrise view. The crowd, at that time of the day, is generally trickling. In any case, this beach doesn't have the crowd like Marina! Have fun!
davisrases
Tirunelveli, India
Is it possible to visit this beach after midnight with your wife? Will it be safe?
Cyrus
Chennai (Madras), India20 contributions
Safety wise its fine but, police patrol is the problem. Chennai don't have night life unless you are very rich and local person.
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- Hotels near Besant Nagar Beach:
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- (2.27 km) The Leela Palace Chennai
- (1.66 km) Keys Select By Lemon Tree Hotels, Katti-Ma, Chennai
- Restaurants near Besant Nagar Beach:
- (0.00 km) Fusion
- (0.00 km) MASH Restocafe
- (0.00 km) Planet Yummm
- (0.15 km) Murugan Idli Shop
- (0.16 km) Fab Cafe
- Attractions near Besant Nagar Beach:
- (0.19 km) Bouncy House
- (0.96 km) Cook With SundariKrishna
- (0.82 km) Ashtalakshmi Temple
- (0.43 km) Ananta Thai Spa
- (0.42 km) Maalgaadi