Palavakkam Beach

Palavakkam Beach is an urban sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal in the Palavakkam neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, along the East Coast Road. Located south of Elliot's Beach and north of Neelankarai, it is known as a relatively quieter alternative to Chennai's more crowded beaches. The beach features a sandy shoreline, fishing boats, and open sea views, and is frequented by local residents and visitors for morning walks, sunrise viewing and leisure by the sea.

Visitors can expect a long sandy shoreline along the Bay of Bengal with open sea views, fishing boats and nets near the shore, and a relatively less crowded environment compared to Marina and Elliot's beaches. The beach is lined by East Coast Road with small shops and food stalls nearby. There are no major built structures on the beach itself. Visitors typically walk along the sand, view sunrise, observe local fishing activity, and take photographs. Swimming is generally not recommended due to sea conditions.

Palavakkam developed as a coastal fishing settlement along the Coromandel Coast south of Chennai. The beach has traditionally served the local fishing community and later became part of Chennai's urban expansion along East Coast Road.

The beach reflects the coastal culture of Chennai with daily fishing activities, and serves as a community leisure space for residents of Palavakkam, Neelankarai and surrounding ECR neighbourhoods for walks, gatherings and sunrise viewing.