Stretching along the Bay of Bengal, Marina Beach is Chennai’s signature seafront – known for golden sands, breezy promenades, and a lively local scene of food carts, kites, and evening walks. Landmarks, memorials, and the lighthouse frame a shoreline that’s as cultural as it is coastal.

On Chennai’s east coast between Fort St. George and Besant Nagar, Marina is best at sunrise and late evenings; stroll the promenade, climb the lighthouse for views, sample street snacks, and catch local sports on the sands. Strong currents make swimming unsafe – stick to the shore and enjoy the city’s most beloved open-air living room.