Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai

Name: Edward Elliot's Beach
Address: Chennai, India

#152 among attractions in Chennai

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Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras. It has the Annai Vailankanni Church and the Ashtalakshmi Kovil located nearby. In the colonial era, it was a fairly exclusive beach limited to white people. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'6"N, 80°16'24"E

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Adyar (Adyar East)Chennai India

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Edward Elliot's Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marundeeswarar Temple, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Broken Bridge.

1.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
35 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Marundeeswarar Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual serenity and architectural grandeur. This revered Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an eminent place of worship and has been a part of Tamil Nadu's...
~940 ftSW
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
5 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
0.7 miS
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
17 min walk • The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
0.7 miN
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
19 min walk • Broken Bridge is a bridge to nowhere, located in Chennai, South India. During the year 1977, the bridge partly collapsed due to strong currents of the river, and has never been repaired. The bridge spans across the Adyar estuary, bordering the backend of the Theosophical Society.
1.3 miN
Memorial
Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai
33 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar Manimandapam is a memorial in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai, India, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is located in the Adyar estuary on Greenways Road in Mandhavelipakkam.
0.4 miW
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
11 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.
1.2 miN
Temple
Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai
32 min walk • Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Ayyappa in Chennai, India. It is located at Raja Annamalaipuram, a coastal neighbourhood of Chennai.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
24 min walk • Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai
34 min walk • Elphinstone Bridge is a bridge across the Adyar River in Chennai, India. Constructed in 1840 and named after the then Governor-General of India, the bridge is currently not in use and has been substituted with the newly built Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge nearby.
~1950 ftW
Neighbourhood
Besant Nagar, Chennai
10 min walk • Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal.
1.2 miW
Temple
Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai
30 min walk • Angalamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Choolai in Chennai, India. The temple has two separate shrines for Kasi Viswanatha, Angalamman and Virat Viswakarma. The temple is administered by the Ministry of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edward Elliot's Beach?

Nearby attractions include Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai (5 min walk), Besant Nagar, Chennai (10 min walk), Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai (11 min walk), Shastri Nagar, Chennai (12 min walk).

How to get to Edward Elliot's Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward Elliot's Beach:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (14 min walk)
Thiruvanmiyur Moffusil bus stop • Lines: M1, M70, Route M70 (35 min walk)