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Craving the sound of crashing waves and sand between your toes? Skip the crowded Girgaum and Juhu Chowpatty and head straight to Bordi Beach in Dahanu. This pristine beach is yet to be discovered by most Mumbaikars and is perfect for lovebirds looking to get away for the day. You can drive down from Mumbai, which takes between three and four hours, or you can take a local train to Dahanu and then catch a bus or autorickshaw to the beach, which will take about two-and-a-half hours. Be sure to pack plenty of snacks for the journey, a picnic mat to snooze on at the beach and a playlist with some romantic tunes to set the mood for your beach date!