Mandwa Beach is located 20 km north of Alibaug and is thronged by number of tourists. The village of Mandwa, which is also located nearby, attracts visitors due to the presence of dense coconut trees. Chaul is also a popular tourist spot situated near the beach. This place is known for a church, Buddhist caves, a synagogue, a temple and several ruins of Portuguese.The beach lies in the vicinity of the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Regular ferries are available from the Gateway of India to Mandwa jetty to reach the beach.