Best Hangout Places with Friends in Mumbai
Gather your squad and explore Mumbai's best hangout spots. From street food crawls in Mohammed Ali Road to adventure activities and vibrant shopping streets, Mumbai offers endless group experiences. Whether you're on a budget or splurging, there's always something fun to do with friends in this city.
Gateway of India
Iconic monument built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Designed in the Indo-Saracentric arch style, the Gateway stands 26 meters tall and is constructed from yellow basalt and r...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Take metro to Churchgate Station, then taxi to Colaba
Nearby Metro Station
Cuffe Parade
Line 3 β 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line β 1.4 km
Juhu Beach
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, bhe...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Metro to DN Nagar, then auto-rickshaw to beach
Nearby Metro Station
Santacruz
Line 3 β 2.5 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Vile Parle
Western Line, Harbour Line β 1.8 km

Marine Drive
3.6-kilometer curved promenade called Queen's Necklace for its night-time appearance, when its streetlights form a glittering arc along the coastline. This C-shaped boulevard connects Nariman Point at the southern end to...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Metro to Churchgate Station, 2-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 β 1.2 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Marine Lines
Western Line β 62 m

Chowpatty Beach
Famous beach known for street food and Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Officially named Girgaon Chowpatty, this beach sits at the northern end of Marine Drive and has been a beloved gathering spot for Mumbaikars for gener...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Metro to Grant Road, then taxi to Chowpatty
Nearby Metro Station
Grant Road
Line 3 β 1.6 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Grant Road
Western Line β 1.1 km
Versova Beach
Serene beach with traditional fishing village and clean environment. Versova Beach gained worldwide attention in 2015 when lawyer Afroz Shah launched a massive citizen-driven cleanup campaign that removed thousands of to...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Metro to Versova Station, 4-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Versova
Line 1 β 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Jogeshwari
Western Line, Harbour Line β 4.4 km
Gorai Beach
Peaceful beach accessible by ferry, perfect for family outings. Located on Gorai Island off the coast of Borivali, this beach is reached via a short and scenic ferry ride that adds a sense of adventure to the visit. Less...
Opening Hours
Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Ferry βΉ5, Beach free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Borivali, then ferry from Gorai jetty
Nearby Metro Station
Dahanukarwadi
Line 2A β 4.3 km

Aksa Beach
Popular weekend destination known for its golden sand and water sports. Located in Malad West, Aksa Beach features a wide stretch of golden sand that draws visitors for jet skiing, parasailing, and other seasonal water a...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Malad, then bus or taxi to Aksa
Nearby Metro Station
Bangur Nagar
Line 2A β 3.7 km

Manori Beach
Pristine beach on Manori Island accessible by ferry. Reached by a short ferry ride from Marve jetty, Manori offers a true island atmosphere that feels worlds apart from the Mumbai mainland. The beach features cleaner wat...
Opening Hours
Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Ferry βΉ10, Beach free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Malad, ferry from Marve jetty to Manori
Nearby Metro Station
Dahanukarwadi
Line 2A β 4.3 km

Marve Beach
Quiet beach known for beautiful sunsets and peaceful atmosphere. Located near Malad in Mumbai's western suburbs, this tranquil shoreline offers a refreshing escape from the city's bustle. The beach serves as a departure ...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Malad, then bus or auto to Marve
Nearby Metro Station
Dahanukarwadi
Line 2A β 4.3 km

Mumbai Film City
Bollywood's film studio complex where movies and TV shows are made. Officially called Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, this sprawling 520-acre complex in Goregaon East is the epicenter of India's Hindi film industry. Multi...
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
βΉ150 for guided tours
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Goregaon, then taxi to Film City
Nearby Metro Station
Jogeshwari East
Line 7 β 1.4 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Goregaon
Western Line, Harbour Line β 0.4 km

Prithvi Theatre
Famous theatre known for quality plays and cultural events. Founded in 1978 by the legendary Kapoor familyβShashi and Jennifer Kapoorβthis intimate 200-seat theatre in Juhu has become the cradle of Mumbai's Hindi and Eng...
Opening Hours
Shows typically 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
βΉ200-500 depending on show
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Metro to DN Nagar, then auto to theatre
Nearby Metro Station
Andheri West
Line 2A β 2.4 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Vile Parle
Western Line, Harbour Line β 2.2 km

Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Large national park with wildlife, ancient caves, and nature trails. Spanning 104 square kilometers in the heart of Mumbai's northern suburbs, this is one of the most visited national parks in the world, attracting over ...
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
βΉ46 for adults, βΉ25 for children
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
November to February
How to Reach
Train to Borivali, then auto to park entrance
Nearby Metro Station
Poisar
Line 7 β 4.7 km

Colaba Causeway Market
Bustling shopping street famous for fashion, antiques, and cafes. Stretching from Regal Cinema toward the Colaba bus depot, this vibrant street market is Mumbai's most tourist-friendly shopping destination. Pavement stal...
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Metro to Churchgate, then taxi to Colaba
Nearby Metro Station
Vidhan Bhavan
Line 3 β 1.9 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line β 3.1 km
Linking Road
Famous shopping street in Bandra known for trendy fashion. Running through the heart of Bandra West, Linking Road is where Mumbai's fashion-conscious youth come to hunt for the latest trends at pocket-friendly prices. Hu...
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Bandra, 3-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Dharavi
Line 3 β 3.2 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Bandra
Western Line, Harbour Line β 1.2 km

Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
Historic Victorian market famous for fresh produce and spices. Officially renamed Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, this magnificent Norman Gothic market building was designed by William Emerson and completed in 1869. The st...
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to CST, 2-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 β 0 m
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line β 0.7 km
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)
Mumbai's modern business district with skyscrapers and corporate offices. Bandra-Kurla Complex represents Mumbai's transformation from a mill-town to a global financial hub. This planned business district houses the head...
Opening Hours
24/7 (Business hours vary)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Business
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Metro to BKC Station, direct access
Nearby Metro Station
Bandra Kurla Complex
Line 3 β 0.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Kurla
Central Line, Harbour Line β 2.1 km
Wankhede Stadium
Iconic cricket stadium, home to Mumbai Indians and international matches. Built in 1975 to give Mumbai its own cricket ground independent of the Cricket Club of India, Wankhede Stadium has a capacity of 33,000 and overlo...
Opening Hours
Match days and tours
Entry Fee
Match tickets βΉ500-5000, Tours βΉ100
Type
Sports
Best Time to Visit
Cricket season (October to May)
How to Reach
Metro to Churchgate, 1-minute walk
Nearby Metro Station
Churchgate
Line 3 β 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Marine Lines
Western Line β 0.6 km
Mohammed Ali Road Food Street
Famous food street known for authentic Mughlai cuisine and Ramadan delicacies. This bustling stretch in South Mumbai transforms into a gastronomic paradise every evening, with dozens of open-air stalls and restaurants se...
Opening Hours
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (peak during Ramadan)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Ramadan month or October to March
How to Reach
Train to CST, then taxi to Mohammed Ali Road
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 β 1.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line β 0.8 km
Arnala Beach
Pristine beach with historic fort ruins on Arnala Island. Located beyond Virar in the northernmost reaches of Mumbai's suburban railway network, Arnala Beach offers a rustic escape from the city on a small island accessi...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Virar, then boat to Arnala Island
Nearby Local Train Station
Boisar
Western Line β 5.0 km
Bassein Beach
Historical beach near ancient Bassein Fort ruins. Situated near the massive ruins of Bassein Fort (Vasai Fort) north of Mumbai, this beach offers a unique combination of coastal relaxation and historical exploration. The...
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Beach
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Train to Vasai Road, then local transport
Nearby Local Train Station
Vasai Road
Western Line, Vasai RoadβRoha Line β 0.4 km
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