Aksa Beach is a popular beach and a vacation spot in Aksa village at Malad, Mumbai, India. Ii is situated close to Malvani.This beach is next to a village called Madh. Earlier it used to be a quiet and deserted beach that was very clean and was a habitat for a variety of sea creatures with plentiful snails and shells on the beach. The steady influx of visitors especially around weekends has made it a coveted destination for city-people who want to escape to its natural setting.It is a popular weekend destination with youngsters. It is dotted with many private cottages and hotels, some of which are rented out to tourists and visitors.

This beach is full of quick-sands and susceptible to casualties. It is unsafe to swim as the currents are strong and the sands of the beach keep shifting because of the waves and people often misjudge if they are standing on firm ground.

aksa-beach Refreshingly there is an absence of annoying peddlers. In fact there's not much here apart from the pristine beach and the resorts. A few snack stalls on the beach offer necessities to quench your thirst and hunger. If seclusion is what you desire then nothing like Aksa beach that gets you to enjoy good sunset views and take long walks with the sea on one side and lush foliage on the other. The fresh air and ocean side ambiance provides a great backdrop to your escapade. This beach is well known as lover's beach. Wade, bathe or sunbathe and try the local cuisine. This beach offers sporty attractions to its visitor's like beach volleyball, football and cricket.

How to reach Aksa Beach?

It is accessible from Malad station (western line) by BEST bus no. 271 and bus no. 269 from Borivali Station, on route to Madh island, and by private transport and autorickshaws. The beach is approximately 9 km from Malad station and 12 km from Borivali.

What are famous places around Aksa Beach?

This beach has INS Hamla (Naval base of India Navy) at one end and a small beach called “Dana Paani” at the other side offering a few snack stalls. The closest hang-out for fun and frolic if you get tired of the solitude is Essel World and Water Kingdom near Gorai close to Malad. You certainly break away from the urban environment to explore the rural locale and enjoy the seashore.