Neelankarai Beach

Neelankarai Beach is a sandy urban beach located in the Neelankarai locality along the East Coast Road in South Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Situated between Thiruvanmiyur and Injambakkam, it is part of Chennai's eastern coastline on the Bay of Bengal. Known for being quieter and cleaner than the city's central beaches, it offers a relatively calm shoreline, fishing hamlets, and sunrise views, attracting local residents for morning walks and evening leisure.

Visitors can expect a relatively quiet and less commercial sandy shoreline along the Bay of Bengal, with open sea views, fishing boats and small fishing hamlets nearby. The beach has no major promenade or large commercial shacks, offering a natural coastal setting suitable for walking, jogging and sitting by the shore. The area is primarily residential with ECR road access, and is best experienced during early morning or evening for sunrise views and cooler conditions.

The beach is associated with local fishing communities of Neelankarai and the East Coast Road stretch, and serves as a daily leisure space for South Chennai residents with informal gatherings during festivals.