Best Places in Mumbai with Family
Mumbai offers wonderful family-friendly destinations from iconic landmarks like Gateway of India to educational museums, beautiful beaches, and entertaining Bollywood tours. These places cater to all age groups with activities for kids, parents, and grandparents.
Gateway of India
Iconic arch monument built during British Raj, overlooking the Arabian Sea. A symbol of Mumbai's colonial history.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset views
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 15 min walk
Activities
Photography, boat rides to Elephanta Caves, street food
Elephanta Caves
UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Elephanta Island.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 5 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning, winter months
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 60 min walk
Activities
Cave exploration, ferry ride, photography
How to Reach
Ferry from Gateway of India
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Premier museum with art, archaeology, and natural history collections. Beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Opening Hours
10:15 AM - 6 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹85 (Indians), ₹650 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 12 min walk
Activities
Art viewing, history, architecture
Juhu Beach
Famous beach in Mumbai known for street food, celebrity homes nearby, and sunset views.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 20 min walk
Activities
Street food, walks, horse rides
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Historic beach at the end of Marine Drive, famous for bhel puri, Ganpati visarjan, and evening strolls.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Girgaon· 10 min walk
Activities
Street food, beach games, photography
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Asia's most visited national park spread over 104 sq km. Home to Kanheri Caves, wildlife, and nature trails.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹48 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 15 min walk
Activities
Safari, trekking, cave exploration, boating
Film City Goregaon
Where Bollywood magic happens! Tours available to see studios, sets, and sometimes live shootings.
Opening Hours
Tours 10 AM - 5 PM (advance booking)
Entry Fee
₹500-1500 (tour packages)
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Goregaon East· 20 min walk
Activities
Studio tour, photography
Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
A 3.6 km long boulevard along the coastline. Known as Queen's Necklace due to street lights at night.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset
Nearest Metro
Churchgate· 5 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, photography
Hanging Gardens
Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with topiary, sunset views, and cool breeze. Popular for morning walks.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or sunset
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, photography, relaxation
Phoenix Palladium
Premium shopping destination with luxury brands, fine dining, and multiplex cinema.
Opening Hours
11 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 12 min walk
Activities
Shopping, dining, movies
Siddhivinayak Temple
One of the most famous Ganesh temples in India, visited by thousands daily including celebrities.
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning to avoid crowds
Nearest Metro
Siddhivinayak· 5 min walk
Activities
Darshan, prayers
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Stunning meditation dome near Gorai Beach. World's largest stone dome without supporting pillars.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 7 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 45 min walk
Activities
Meditation, architecture viewing, peace
Swati Snacks
Famous Gujarati snacks restaurant known for panki, sev puri, and innovative vegetarian dishes.
Opening Hours
12 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food charged)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 15 min walk
Activities
Dining, Gujarati cuisine
Britannia & Co Restaurant
Iconic Parsi restaurant since 1923, famous for berry pulao and sali boti. A Mumbai institution.
Opening Hours
11:30 AM - 4 PM (Closed Sunday)
Entry Fee
Free (food charged)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Lunch
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 8 min walk
Activities
Dining, Parsi cuisine
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT)
UNESCO World Heritage Site - Victorian Gothic architecture masterpiece. One of India's most beautiful railway stations.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening for best light
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 2 min walk
Activities
Architecture viewing, photography, heritage walk
Haji Ali Dargah
Iconic mosque and tomb situated on an islet, accessible only during low tide via a narrow causeway.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Low tide, early morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 10 min walk
Activities
Prayer, architecture viewing, photography
Mahalaxmi Temple
One of Mumbai's most important temples dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi. Beautiful during Navratri.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning, Navratri festival
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 8 min walk
Activities
Darshan, prayers
Mount Mary Church
Historic Roman Catholic church dating back to 1640. Famous Bandra Fair held in September.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning, September for fair
Nearest Metro
Bandra Colony· 20 min walk
Activities
Prayer, architecture, festival
Shitaladevi Temple
Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Shitaladevi, located in the Mahim area. Important pilgrimage site.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Shitaladevi Mandir· 5 min walk
Activities
Darshan, prayers
ISKCON Temple Juhu
Beautiful Krishna temple with stunning architecture, gardens, and popular vegetarian restaurant.
Opening Hours
4:30 AM - 1 PM, 4 PM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening aarti
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 25 min walk
Activities
Darshan, prasad, restaurant
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💡 Pro Tips
Visit beaches and outdoor attractions early morning or evening to avoid heat
Book Elephanta Caves ferry tickets in advance for weekends
CSMVS Museum and Nehru Planetarium are great educational experiences for kids