Alibaug is about 300 years old city. Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre developed Alibaug in the 17th century, the Naval chief of King Shivaji's kingdom. Alibaug is quiet with a moderate number of tourists who come over on the weekend. Major tourist attraction is Alibaug beach as Alibaug is just 3 hrs drive from Mumbai. As Alibaug & its surrounding has its historic value there are many sites to be visited by tourist. Many people visit the historic Kulaba Fort which is in middle of the sea

Alibag is a serene, sleepy, confabulation of fishing hamlets with multiple beaches, now assuming the form of a prospering town. It is accessible in about an hour by the combination of a catamaran / ferry from Gateway of India in south Mumbai and then by bus from Mandwa jetty, every 1/2 Hour across the bay. It is also accessible by road via Panvel in about three hours (100 km). Alibag and Kihim have become the favorite destinations for the weekend-getaway hungry Mumbaites. Alibag and Kihim has bungalows of rich and famous all along the coast. Alibag attracts a lot of tourists in the weekends and business conferences during the week.