Marine Lines Promenade Mumbai

Experience
Marine Lines Promenade

About

A scenic stretch of the Marine Drive promenade near Marine Lines station, this section offers views of the Arabian Sea and connects to the famous Girgaon Chowpatty beach. Popular with evening walkers and families enjoying the sea breeze and street food.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Experience

How to Reach

Walk from Marine Lines station on Western Line, about 2 minutes west towards the seafront

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Girgaon (1.2 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (57 m away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Marine Lines Promenade

Girgaon
Line 3
1.2 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
1.2 km
1.4 km
1.7 km
2.3 km
2.5 km
2.7 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
4.3 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Marine Lines Promenade

Western Line
57 m
Western Line
0.9 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.3 km
Western Line
1.4 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.9 km
Harbour Line
2.2 km
Western Line
2.3 km
Western Line
2.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Part of the iconic Marine Drive built in the 1920s-40s on reclaimed land, the Marine Lines stretch was developed as part of the Art Deco neighbourhood plan. The area became one of Mumbai's most desirable residential and recreational zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Experience

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
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

The Marine Drive stretch from Marine Lines to Nariman Point forms the famous Queen's Necklace when lit at night

The area has one of the highest concentrations of Art Deco buildings in the world

The nearby Taraporevala Aquarium was India's first public aquarium

Travel Tips

Evening time is the most atmospheric with the street lights creating the Queen's Necklace effect

Try the bhel puri and pav bhaji from the chowpatty-side stalls

Walk south towards Nariman Point for the full Marine Drive experience