While we do endlessly complain about Chennai’s weather, how lucky are we to actually live near the sea. And living near the sea, means having access to several beaches, some of which lie on the wonderful East Coast Road (ECR) stretch. And to make things a bit more easier are resorts which make for perfect weekend staycation scenes. So while you feel like you are on a holiday far away somewhere, you are actually within driving distance from Chennai. Here are our picks of beach resorts you should book yourselves into for an upcoming weekend or just spend a day at.