Elliot's beach is situated in Besant Nagar, which is located in Chennai, India. This beach is popularly known among the locals as the Bessie or the Besant Nagar Beach. The beach is named after Edward Elliot, who was the Governor of Madras.

It is located towards the south and is the unsoiled beach in Chennai. It is a tranquil and peaceful place, making you feel calm and composed. The natural surroundings and the beauty of the place will surprise you. You will definitely enjoy the serene surroundings around you.

It has gained great popularity among people, and you will see huge crowd at the beach, especially on weekends.

Enjoying with Family and Friends

This is one of the most attractive tourist spot in Chennai, and it's the main hangout for college crowd, couples and family. There are various games that you can enjoy, and also build sand castles along with your friends.

This place is a great way to make your children indulge in outdoor activities and make them active and fit. There are various games that they will enjoy on the beach. Some children would also take pleasure in building sand models or castles, and this would help them to enhance their creativity, at the same time they will enjoy themselves too.

Keeping in mind the safety of the public

Most parents would think about the safety of their children when on the beach. The government has taken steps to ensure about the safety of each individual, and for this there are ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) around the beach, which is continuously monitored.

This step is taken keeping in mind that no mishaps take place, and in case of emergency, help is always in hand nearby.

Travelling

Travelling is simple and easy, and there is no harassment, as this beach is situated in the urban area of Chennai. You can either take an auto rickshaw or buy bus tickets, which is available at any ticket counter.

People, who are travelling from a certain distance can easily book online bus tickets or purchasing bus tickets from the counter at the bus stand is also possible.

You can enjoy the company of your friends and family, if you are travelling together in a big group and all you need to do is hire a bus, and travel conveniently, enjoying yourself together.

Restaurants and shopping

There are various restaurants and shopping malls around the city, and also near the beach. You can eat the food of your choice at the restaurants. There are few places, which serves international cuisine too.

There are spicy and delicious food sold at the beach. This food is cooked using the spices and the style of cooking that is preferred by the locals. The aroma of the food is mouth watering and the taste is simply delicious.

There are locals selling handcrafts on the beach, and the items include clothes and jewelries. Shopping on the beach is a treat for all, especially for those, who enjoy shopping.