Quick answer: Worli Sea Face is a seafront road and promenade along the western edge of Worli in central Mumbai, with open views of the Arabian Sea and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. It is a public walkway, so there is no entry fee and no closing time, and it is busiest at sunrise and sunset. Since August 2025 it has also been linked to the new Mumbai Coastal Road promenade, which runs south from Worli towards Marine Drive.
Worli Sea Face at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Location | Western seafront of Worli, central Mumbai, along Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Road |
| What it is | A public seafront road with a wide promenade and sea wall |
| Timings | Open at all hours; it is a public street |
| Entry fee | None |
| Best time | Early morning for walks and runs; evening for sunsets; October to February for cooler weather |
| Time needed | One to two hours |
| Nearest metro | Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk stations on Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) |
What is Worli Sea Face?
Many places in Mumbai look out over the Arabian Sea, but Worli Sea Face is one of the most popular with locals. The road is lined with apartment towers and offices on one side and a long paved promenade and sea wall on the other. People come here to walk, run, cycle, sit on the sea wall, and watch the sun set behind the water, with the cables and towers of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to the north.
Worli itself was once a separate island, one of the original Seven Islands of Bombay, and began as a fishing village of the Koli community. The islands were joined by land reclamation, and Worli became part of the city in the 19th century. The Koli fishing village, Worli Koliwada, still sits at the northern tip near the sea link.
Layout of the Sea Face
The promenade runs along the sea for a few kilometres; it is often described as about 3.5 km long. (An earlier version of this article gave the length as “3.5 meters” in one place, which was a typing error.) Along the way you pass a number of small municipal gardens on the landward side, including the Bhagwan Gautam Buddha Udyan and a children’s park near the police quarters. Mumbai Police and Bombay Port Trust staff quarters were built near the sea face in the 1970s.
At the northern end, the road meets the Worli approach of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, the 5.6 km cable-stayed bridge across Mahim Bay to Bandra.
The new Coastal Road promenade
The Mumbai Coastal Road, built by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), now runs along the sea from Marine Drive to Worli. Alongside it the BMC has built a new seafront promenade. According to a Press Trust of India report, its first 5.25 km opened to the public on 15 August 2025, with the full promenade planned at about 7.5 km. Entry is free, and there are cycling tracks and shaded seating. Four pedestrian underpasses lead onto it, including one at Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk near Worli Sea Face, so you can now walk from Worli a long way south along the sea.
Things to do at Worli Sea Face
- Walk, run or cycle. The wide promenade is a favourite for early-morning exercise. Juice and snack sellers often set up nearby.
- Watch the sunset. Sit on the sea wall and watch the sun go down over the Arabian Sea, with the sea link lighting up after dark.
- Photograph the skyline. The curve of the sea link, the traffic and the skyline make good subjects for time-lapse and night photography. Keep tripods off the main walking line.
- Visit the gardens. The small municipal parks along the road have walking paths, benches and play equipment.
- Explore Worli Koliwada. The old fishing village at the northern tip, with narrow lanes and fishing boats, is a reminder of Worli’s past.
Timings, entry and closures
Worli Sea Face is a public road and promenade, so it is open at all hours and there is no entry fee. Parts of it can be closed to traffic or reserved for participants on event days, such as the Mumbai Marathon, which uses roads in this area. Parking is hard to find; use pay-and-park areas where marked. Underground parking has been built as part of the Coastal Road project, but check signage on the day.
Safety tips
- The sea wall is not a place to climb down to the rocks, especially at high tide or during the monsoon, when waves can break over the promenade.
- Do not swim or enter the water here.
- Cross the road only at signals or underpasses; traffic along the sea face moves fast.
How to reach Worli Sea Face
- By metro: Metro Line 3 (the Aqua Line) has stations at Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk. From either, a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride takes you to the sea face.
- By suburban rail: Lower Parel on the Western line and Dadar are the most convenient major stations, followed by a taxi ride west to the sea.
- By road: taxis, app cabs and BEST buses serve Worli from across the city. From the western suburbs, the sea link brings you straight into Worli.
Places to visit near Worli Sea Face
- Bandra-Worli Sea Link: the landmark bridge at the northern end. Pedestrians are not allowed on it, but the views from the sea face are excellent. See our guide to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
- Worli Fort: a small fort on Worli Hill, built by the British around 1675 as a lookout over Mahim Bay. It is reached through the lanes of Worli Koliwada. (It is sometimes wrongly said to be Portuguese.)
- Siddhivinayak Temple: the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi is a short drive north-east.
- Haji Ali Dargah: the Haji Ali Dargah stands on an islet off the coast south of Worli.
- Nehru Planetarium: the Nehru Planetarium is in Worli, on Dr Annie Besant Road. Check its own guide for current show times and ticket prices.
- Prabhadevi Beach: a short distance north, with views of the sea link. It is a place to look, not to swim.
An earlier version of this article quoted timings for the Bhagwan Gautam Buddha Udyan and ticket prices for the Nehru Planetarium. We could not confirm them as current, so they have been removed.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee for Worli Sea Face?
No. It is a public road and promenade, open at all hours with no entry fee. You may pay only for parking.
What is the best time to visit Worli Sea Face?
Early morning for a quiet walk or run, or late afternoon to watch the sunset and see the sea link lit up. The weather is most pleasant from October to February.
Can you walk from Worli Sea Face to Marine Drive?
Partly. The Coastal Road promenade, whose first 5.25 km opened in August 2025, runs south from near Worli Sea Face towards Marine Drive. Check which sections are open before you set out on a long walk.
Can you walk on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link?
No. Pedestrians, cyclists and two-wheelers are not allowed on the sea link. Worli Sea Face is one of the best places to see it from.
Details checked in October 2026 against published records on Worli and Worli Fort, and Press Trust of India’s report on the Coastal Road promenade opening. Event closures and parking arrangements change, so check before you go.
