Marine Drive
The Queen's Necklace: a 3.6 km sweep of sea wall, Art Deco and sunset
At a glance: Marine Drive is the Queen's Necklace: a 3.6 km sweep of sea wall, Art Deco and sunset. It's open 24 hours. Entry is free. Allow 1–2 hours. Best time to visit: An hour before sunset through dusk. Nearest station: Churchgate (Western), 5 min walk.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best time to visit
- An hour before sunset through dusk
- Nearest station
- Churchgate (Western), 5 min walk
- Address
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Mumbai 400020
About Marine Drive
The curving boulevard from Nariman Point to Girgaon Chowpatty is where Mumbai comes to breathe. Its line of 1930s Art Deco apartment blocks is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing, and at night the streetlights along the bay form the 'Queen's Necklace'. Sit on the sea wall, buy a cone of roasted peanuts, and watch the city switch on.
Tips
- Walk north from Nariman Point so the sun sets ahead of you
- The Art Deco buildings are best appreciated from the sea-wall side of the road
- During monsoon the waves crash over the wall at high tide, spectacular, but stay back
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Marine Drive?
Marine Drive is open 24 hours.
How much does it cost to visit Marine Drive?
Entry to Marine Drive is free.
How long do you need at Marine Drive?
Allow 1–2 hours at Marine Drive.
When is the best time to visit Marine Drive?
An hour before sunset through dusk.
How do I get to Marine Drive?
The nearest station is Churchgate (Western), 5 min walk. Marine Drive is at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Mumbai 400020.
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