Juhu Beach Mumbai

Beach
Juhu Beach

About

Mumbai's most popular beach known for street food and Bollywood celebrity homes. Stretching six kilometers along the Arabian Sea, Juhu Beach is lined with stalls serving iconic Mumbai street food including pav bhaji, bhel puri, and pani puri. Carnival rides, horse rides, and balloon sellers add a festive atmosphere, especially on weekends and evenings when crowds peak. The neighborhood is home to Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, and fans often gather near celebrity bungalows hoping for a glimpse. The ISKCON Hare Krishna temple is within walking distance. Juhu offers spectacular sunsets over the Arabian Sea, though swimming is not advisable due to strong undercurrents. Weekday mornings provide a quieter, more peaceful beach experience.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Beach

How to Reach

Metro to DN Nagar, then auto-rickshaw to beach

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Santacruz (2.5 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Vile Parle (1.8 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Juhu Beach

Santacruz
Line 3
2.5 km
Andheri
Line 1
3.1 km
3.4 km
3.4 km
Gundavali
Line 7
3.5 km
3.7 km
4.0 km
4.0 km
Versova
Line 1
4.1 km
4.1 km
4.6 km
4.7 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Juhu Beach

Western Line
Harbour Line
1.8 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km

History

Traditional fishing area turned into popular recreational beach

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Swimming
Sunbathing
Photography
Interesting Facts

Many Bollywood stars live nearby

Famous for pav bhaji and bhel puri

Travel Tips

Don't swim due to strong currents

Visit during weekdays for less crowd