This wasn't a bad beach at all, but then again it was rather quiet when I was here, something that…read moreI certainly do appreciate when it comes to beaches. There isn't too much here, but they do have some good facilities, and while it isn't close to a major shopping strip, there are shops a short walk away, including a number of cafes. It isn't bad, and certainly one to visit if you want to avoid the crowds.

Crystal clear turquoise waters on a stretch of white sand, if the waters were warmer I'd mistaken…read moremyself to be in the Caribbean (not that I've been but imagine so). There are those cute colourful beach huts synonymous with Brighton Beach but I like the idea I get the Melbourne Beach experience without being where the touristy crowds are. Don't get me wrong, on a 35+ Sunday this place was pumping, but in a nice atmospheric way... families with their umbrellas, kids playing paddle ball, the hipsters with their eskies & adult sized floaties. One big pool party! Toilets, change room, surf life savers & ice cream trucks all available at your convenience.

Would you believe that I could buy this 'Brighton Beach Box' (Picture) for a mere $400,000 AUS?…read moreThey come without electricity, plumbing, the right to stay overnight, and who knows what else their "HOA" requires. Basically, a pricey storage shed on the beach but very sought after and very colorful.

We dropped by Brighton Beach to see the bathhouses, but we felt lucky the Beach House restaurant…read morewas there also. There are over 70 bathhouses along this small stretch of beach. Like other ones around the state of VIC, they have been passed down from generation to generation. The Beach House seems to be owned by a hard working Azn guy. Our waitress Angel was super nice & friendly. We were surprised at how good and reasonably priced the food was at a touristy location.

I guess the fact that this beach is close to public transport can be a benefit, and a curse. Then…read moreagain, this isn't one of the major beachs in Melbourne, so I guess one can come here without having to worry about hordes of tourists. Yeah, it's nice, though you do have to descend a small cliff face to get there, which is something that I do tend to think is pretty cool. The beach isn't too bad, and it is quite close to a number of services, though as I have suggested, Sandringham isn't a mecca as other places are.

Almost everything seems better on a sunny day. One of my favourite things to do, when the weather…read morefinally warms up, is to hit the beach. When you think about running on the sand and splashing in the water, it makes perfect sense that our four-legged friends would also love playing at the beach. This week, I brought Rosie the puppy down to Brighton Dog Beach (near Sandown St) after hearing about this off-leash paradise. Brighton Dog Beach is fantastic as it's fenced off with three entry gates, allowing you to let your pooch run wild without a leash required. It provides an oppurtunity for dogs to socialise and explore the beach environment. With countless dogs frolicking, racing, splashing, galloping or lying in the sun, Brighton Dog Beach is a sandy playground that both owners and dogs can enjoy. It was a great day in the sun to hit the beach and bring my (four-legged) friend along!

Brighton... bayside. MATE ITS THE LIFE! If there is any better place on the planet tell me. The…read morewhole Brighton suburb and bayside area is just made of dreams! Nice cars, homes, rude old people and a bunch of happy dogs! Gotta love Brighton

I brought my family to dinner here - they were visiting from overseas. Our table was magnificent,…read morewith such a marvellous double aspect view of the Bay, Brighton beach, Melbourne city lights and the entire panorama, it was fantastic. We were shown to our generous table and ordered drinks, including Sauvignon Blanc, beer, soft drink and an Espresso Martini (which was excellent). We enjoyed a Lamb pithivier with wasabi peas, Calamari stuffed with oxtail, a Whole Roasted John Dory and a Cape Grim sirloin - accompanied by confit Kipflers, Shoestring fries, Green beans and a Mixed leaf salad. Everything was served beautifully and prepared to perfection. Best of all was the excellent, informal but respectful service we received from our attentive server, Tom. His work went a long way to making our evening hugely enjoyable and we cannot speak highly enough of him and his colleagues for the marvellous support they gave us. My dad is significantly vision impaired and has difficulty with mobility, but this was not an impediment whatsoever for the restaurant staff. Although the restaurant is on the first floor up steep wooden stairs, there is an elevator for diners to use, which was very helpful. Mobility car parks are within 100 metres of the entrance and if you want to you can even reverse your car right up to the door to help passengers who need it. Overall, this is a marvellous venue and I highly recommend it. Thank you.