What is the water and sand quality of the Marina Beach?

The coastline of Marina Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Marina Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Marina Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Marina Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Marina Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Marina Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Marina Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Marina Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marina Beach?

The bar is located right on the Marina Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Merina beach Bengali fish fry is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Marina Beach from parking?

The Marina Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Marina Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Marina Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Artificial Water Falls located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Marina Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Marina Beach is May. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 33°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Marina Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Marina Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Marina Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Marina Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Marina Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Marina Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Marina Beach and the settlement

Photo of Marina Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Marina Beach

Chennai, India

8.4

#3 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located within the settlement

Chennai • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground St.Bede's Playground

2.5km

Playground Gopalapuram Play Ground

3.3km

Playground Santhome Beach Playground

3.8km

Playground Alphonsa Ground

4.2km

Playground R A Puram Corporation Play Ground

4.7km

Park Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Memorial

510m

Park Dr.M.G.R. and Dr.J.Jayalalitha Memorial

640m

Park Muthamizharignar Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Memorial

640m

Park Perarignar Anna Memorial

660m

Park Lloyds colony Park 1

2km

Park Corporation Park & Children's Playground

3.6km

Park Nageswara Rao Park

3.6km

Park Semmozhi Poonga

4km

Park Adyar Eco-Park

5.1km

Seafood Restaurant Sundari Akka Kadai

7.4 - Good 400m

Restaurant Merina beach Bengali fish fry

8 - Very good 1.2km

Indian Restaurant Ratna Cafe

8 - Very good 1.4km

Indian Restaurant Charminar Biryani Centre

8 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Tovo Mylapore

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Barbecue Restaurant Grill Box R K Salai

8.2 - Very good 2.6km

Cafe The Board Room

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Coffee Shop The Brew Room

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Indian Restaurant Manjal

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket LULU SuperMarket

1.6km

Supermarket Reliance Fresh

2.3km

Supermarket Smart Bazaar

2.4km

Supermarket Nilgiri's

2.8km

Supermarket Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam – Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Gopalapuram

3.1km

Supermarket More Supermarket

3.2km

Market Mylapore

3.2km

Supermarket Family Supermarket

4.5km

Supermarket Nilgiris 1905

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Marina Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Artificial Water Falls

560m

Tourist Attraction Chennai Lighthouse

2.4km

Church Santhome Cathedral Basilica

3.1km

Museum Government Museum Chennai

3.4km

Historical Landmark MGR Memorial Arch

640m

Historical Landmark Ashok Pillar

8.5km

View all on map

About

Marina Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 3th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 3.2 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Chennai settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Chennai • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground St.Bede's Playground

2.5km

Playground Gopalapuram Play Ground

3.3km

Playground Santhome Beach Playground

3.8km

Playground Alphonsa Ground

4.2km

Playground R A Puram Corporation Play Ground

4.7km

Park Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Memorial

510m

Park Dr.M.G.R. and Dr.J.Jayalalitha Memorial

640m

Park Muthamizharignar Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Memorial

640m

Park Perarignar Anna Memorial

660m

Park Lloyds colony Park 1

2km

Park Corporation Park & Children's Playground

3.6km

Park Nageswara Rao Park

3.6km

Park Semmozhi Poonga

4km

Park Adyar Eco-Park

5.1km

Seafood Restaurant Sundari Akka Kadai

7.4 - Good 400m

Restaurant Merina beach Bengali fish fry

8 - Very good 1.2km

Indian Restaurant Ratna Cafe

8 - Very good 1.4km

Indian Restaurant Charminar Biryani Centre

8 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Tovo Mylapore

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Barbecue Restaurant Grill Box R K Salai

8.2 - Very good 2.6km

Cafe The Board Room

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Coffee Shop The Brew Room

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Indian Restaurant Manjal

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket LULU SuperMarket

1.6km

Supermarket Reliance Fresh

2.3km

Supermarket Smart Bazaar

2.4km

Supermarket Nilgiri's

2.8km

Supermarket Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam – Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Gopalapuram

3.1km

Supermarket More Supermarket

3.2km

Market Mylapore

3.2km

Supermarket Family Supermarket

4.5km

Supermarket Nilgiris 1905

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Marina Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Artificial Water Falls

560m

Tourist Attraction Chennai Lighthouse

2.4km

Church Santhome Cathedral Basilica

3.1km

Museum Government Museum Chennai

3.4km

Historical Landmark MGR Memorial Arch

640m

Historical Landmark Ashok Pillar

8.5km

View all on map

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

View map

Nearest Beaches

2.3km

Gandhi Beach

8.6 Excellent

2.7km

Foreshore Estate Beach

7.2 Good

3.7km

Patinapakkam Beach

7.3 Good

7km

Edward Elliot's Beach

8.4 Very good

9.9km

Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach

8.1 Very good

10.1km

Tiruchanankuppam Beach

6.7 Good

10.7km

Kottivakkam Beach

8.2 Very good

12.5km

Tiruvottiyur Beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Chennai • 3.2km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 3.2km

Transport

Airport

MAA • 13.6km

Bus Station

Guindy Railway Station • 9.9km

Train Station

Chepauk • 740m

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Travelers reviews

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Basha Si

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

The beach was absolutely stunning, with soft golden sands and crystal-clear waters. The natural beauty of the coastline was mesmerizing, perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the gentle sea breeze. The facilities were not maintained including no proper bathrooms and convenient access points to the beach. However, it could get crowded during peak hours, making it a bit challenging to find a secluded spot. Overall, it was a good beach experience, ideal for relaxation and enjoying the beauty of nature.👌😊

Rohit kumar Rajak

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

This is a very good or best place to visit, here you can come with friends, family, friends, this beach is in the top 3 in the list of India's largest beaches, here you can go by car or bus. You can buy any thing here, there are also shops of all kinds like clothes, tatto, juice, fruits, decorative items, cosmetics, shell made products, sea food items are the special dish here like crab and Many types of fish .the view point of beach is very beautiful and here is horse riding is also available at sea shore.this is really a nice beach waves of water are cold and gentle.

Santhosh SK

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Marina Beach is one of the good place in Chennai to spend your time. But the beach is not suitable for swimming or playing in water, since the water is polluted a lot. The right time to visit the beach is around 5.00 in evening. To keep the Beach clean Gov. should develop food court, small market place near foot Path, MUST HAVE THE TOILET FACILITY, and do not allow plastic / glass bottle etc at beach, By creating food court n market Gov can earn some revenue to maintain the beach. All the best ✌️

Pardeep Arora

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Awesome experience. Neat and clean. No disturbance. Food option on beach. Hopefully by next two / three years, metro connectivity will be active and then it would be great place to visit.

Revathy Rupakula

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Indeed it’s the second longest beach in the world. It’s a beautiful beach, you have all best experiences of a beach in this place. The place makes you feel great, you feel peaceful, the people around you having fun with their loved ones makes you feel wholesome. There are so many people from flower sellers to fritter sellers, games, astrologers, it’s like you have a proper experience of a beach in this city. I just love the fact that, this beach in the evening is a different vibe of it’s own. It’s so beautiful to see guitarists singing over in the marina walkway. And there are people who click your pictures and give you an instant one for 50₹. It’s a must visit if you are at Chennai.