Photo of Kottivakkam Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach amenities area

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kottivakkam Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Kottivakkam Beach

Tiruvānmiyūr, India

#15 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Isha Garden • 9 km

Map of beach

Vegetarian Restaurant Sangeetha Veg Restaurant - RA Puram

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Indian Restaurant Eating Circles

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Chinese Restaurant Zhouyu - A Chinese Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Restaurant Pumpkin Tales - Restaurant, Bakery & Catering

9.4 - Excellent 7.6km

Indian Restaurant Mount Road Bilal at ECR

8.4 - Very good 7.8km

Cafe Kosmo cafe

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Restaurant Kipling Cafe

8.4 - Very good 8km

Indian Restaurant Kebab Court

8.2 - Very good 8.1km

Vegetarian Restaurant V2 Prive Pure Veg - Multi Cuisine Restuarant

7.8 - Very good 8.5km

National Park Guindy National Park

5.2km

Park Adyar Eco-Park

5.9km

Park Nageswara Rao Park

7.8km

Park Corporation Park & Children's Playground

8.3km

Park Faunus Park

9.2km

Park Lloyds colony Park 1

9.4km

Park Semmozhi Poonga

9.5km

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

9.8km

Park Sholinganallur Corporation Park

9.8km

Playground Alphonsa Ground

6.6km

Playground Santhome Beach Playground

7km

Playground R A Puram Corporation Play Ground

7km

Playground St.Bede's Playground

8.3km

Playground Private beach

9.9km

Supermarket Heaven Greens Super Market

5.9km

Supermarket Family Supermarket

6.8km

Grocery Store Terra The Earthfood Store

7.3km

Supermarket Nilgiris 1905

7.4km

Market Mylapore

7.6km

Supermarket More Supermarket

7.7km

Supermarket Five Stars

8km

Supermarket Nilgiri's

8.7km

Supermarket Reliance Fresh

9.1km

Church Santhome Cathedral Basilica

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Chennai Lighthouse

8.3km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

6km

Historical Landmark Ashok Pillar

9.6km

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About

Kottivakkam Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 13 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Isha Garden settlement, just 9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Kottivakkam Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Edward Elliot's Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Kottivakkam Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Isha Garden, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+33 ^o C +29 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+31 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Isha Garden • 9 km

Map of beach

Vegetarian Restaurant Sangeetha Veg Restaurant - RA Puram

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Indian Restaurant Eating Circles

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Chinese Restaurant Zhouyu - A Chinese Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Restaurant Pumpkin Tales - Restaurant, Bakery & Catering

9.4 - Excellent 7.6km

Indian Restaurant Mount Road Bilal at ECR

8.4 - Very good 7.8km

Cafe Kosmo cafe

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Restaurant Kipling Cafe

8.4 - Very good 8km

Indian Restaurant Kebab Court

8.2 - Very good 8.1km

Vegetarian Restaurant V2 Prive Pure Veg - Multi Cuisine Restuarant

7.8 - Very good 8.5km

National Park Guindy National Park

5.2km

Park Adyar Eco-Park

5.9km

Park Nageswara Rao Park

7.8km

Park Corporation Park & Children's Playground

8.3km

Park Faunus Park

9.2km

Park Lloyds colony Park 1

9.4km

Park Semmozhi Poonga

9.5km

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

9.8km

Park Sholinganallur Corporation Park

9.8km

Playground Alphonsa Ground

6.6km

Playground Santhome Beach Playground

7km

Playground R A Puram Corporation Play Ground

7km

Playground St.Bede's Playground

8.3km

Playground Private beach

9.9km

Supermarket Heaven Greens Super Market

5.9km

Supermarket Family Supermarket

6.8km

Grocery Store Terra The Earthfood Store

7.3km

Supermarket Nilgiris 1905

7.4km

Market Mylapore

7.6km

Supermarket More Supermarket

7.7km

Supermarket Five Stars

8km

Supermarket Nilgiri's

8.7km

Supermarket Reliance Fresh

9.1km

Church Santhome Cathedral Basilica

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Chennai Lighthouse

8.3km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

6km

Historical Landmark Ashok Pillar

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Neelangarai Beach Neelangarai Beach

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3.7km

Edward Elliot's Beach Edward Elliot's Beach

8.4 Very good

4.6km

Olive Beach Olive Beach

8 Very good

6.2km

Golden Beach Golden Beach

7.9 Very good

7km

Patinapakkam Beach Patinapakkam Beach

7.3 Good

7.7km

Akkarai Beach Akkarai Beach

8.2 Very good

8km

Foreshore Estate Beach Foreshore Estate Beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Isha Garden • 9km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 13km

Transport

Airport

MAA • 9.7km

Bus Station

Guindy Railway Station • 7.3km

Train Station

Velachery • 5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Rohan Devanandan Krishnappa

10 Exceptional

The beach is extremely clean and peaceful, with very few people around, making it a great spot to catch a beautiful sunset. There are affordable dining options nearby and bathrooms available. The management of the beach is good.

March 2024

Sarina Devi

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, clean, and offers a beautiful view. I plan to grab some food and enjoy the sunrise in this lovely atmosphere.

March 2024

Zephyr

6 Pleasant

The beach was dull. The public toilets were locked at 3:25 PM on Friday. The food stalls were empty.

March 2024

Rohan Singh

10 Exceptional

This beach is a beautiful place to visit, showcasing the beauty of nature.

March 2024

Zylo

6 Pleasant

Hey everyone, I went to the beach yesterday and it was surprisingly not as crowded as other beaches, even on a Sunday. There are plenty of shops where you can grab a quick bite to eat. They also have a play area for young children, which is nice. Thanks.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Kottivakkam Beach?

The coastline of Kottivakkam Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Kottivakkam Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kottivakkam Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Kottivakkam Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Kottivakkam Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Kottivakkam Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kottivakkam Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kottivakkam Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kottivakkam Beach?

The bar is located right on the Kottivakkam Beach.

How far is the Kottivakkam Beach from parking?

The Kottivakkam Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kottivakkam Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kottivakkam Beach is May. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 33°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kottivakkam Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Kottivakkam Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.