Akkarai Beach

Akkarai Beach is a sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal along the East Coast Road (ECR) at Akkarai in Sholinganallur, South Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Located south of Injambakkam and north of Panaiyur, it is known as a relatively clean, less crowded and quieter alternative to Marina and Elliot's Beaches. The beach features a wide sandy shoreline, fishing hamlets and sunrise views, and is visited for leisurely walks and photography.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy shoreline along the Bay of Bengal with fishing boats and nets near the shore and a fishing hamlet at the northern end. The beach is relatively less commercialized and less crowded than central Chennai beaches, with open sea views, natural dunes and casuarina patches. There are no major built structures on the beach itself. Visitors can walk along the shore, view sunrise, observe local fishing activity and take photographs. Basic roadside food stalls and parking are available near the ECR access points.

The beach is associated with the local fishing community of Akkarai and Sholinganallur, where traditional fishing practices continue. It reflects the coastal culture of South Chennai and is used by local residents for daily leisure and morning walks.