Beaches of Mumbai: Mumbai is an island and a coastal city. The Arabian Sea surrounds it.
The west coast of Mumbai is exposed to the sea, and therefore you will find all the beaches on the western side of Mumbai.
Some of the beaches and shore are used by the Naval force. The general public is not allowed.
The beaches for the general public and tourists include Girgaum Chowpatti, Dadar Chowpatti, Juhu Beach, Versova Beach, Madh Island, Madh Island, Aksa Beach, Manori Beach, Marve Beach, and the Gorai Beach.
Since Mumbai is an Island, Beaches have proven to be the best place for Mumbaikars and tourists to take a timeout from the busy life and relax in the serenity of fresh breeze and sound of waves.
Marve beach is one of the places where one can see boats of local fishermen full of fish. The fishes are brought to the shore for sorting and dispatching to various locations in Mumbai and surrounding cities.
01 Juhu Beach
Located between Vileparle and Santacruz.
This beach is stretched quite vide and has various vendors selling food items, gift items, children’s toys, clothing, shoes, etc.
Juhu beach is close to Vile Parle railway station. Around 3 km. You can take an auto from here to Juhu Beach.
02 Aksa Beach
Located in Malad West, this is a place that is a favorite of the film industry. You will find the shooting films and TV serials happening quite often at this location.
This beach is banned for swimming as there are spots where there is quicksand, and the beach has strong undercurrents making it dangerous to swim. It is advised not to venture into the sea at Aksa Beach.
From Malad station, you may take a bus or Auto to reach this beach. It is around 7 km from Malad West railway station.
03 Madh Island
Located in Malad West, this place is not a favorite tourist attraction as it is not very popular and is mainly a bay for fishermen to get their catch onshore.
From Malad station, you may take a bus or Auto to reach this beach. It is around 12 km from Malad West station and close to Marve and Aksa beach.
04 Manori Beach
05 Marve Beach
This is a very small beach. You will need to take a bus or an Auto from Malad Station to reach Marve beach.
It’s around 6 km from Malad west station. This is the spot from where you can cross over to Manori, go to the Global Vipassana Pagoda, or even Essel world or water kingdom via ferry boat.
06 Gorai Beach
This is the best place for families. You can take a cottage for a single night, and it will cost you around Rs.1200. It is a beautiful place with a beach where you can swim.
This is considered to be a safe beach to swim in. However, please consult the locals or the local authorities before you decide to take a plunge.
You will need to take a bus or an Auto from Malad Station to reach Marve beach and then take a boat to cross, and then you would need to take an auto to reach Manori Beach.
Come and Visit the huge collection of Beaches in Mumbai.
