Going for a run along the foreshore at sunrise must be one life's great experiences. If you haven't…read moretried it - you should. Watch the waves against the shore; the ships on the bay; the early birds catching their worms. Lots of amenities along the way if you are caught short. Plenty of cafes for a well earned coffee afterwards, though they may not be open at sunrise. If want something more sedate, check out the Solar System Trail. Starting at the Sun at Elwood, the trail is 5.9 kilometres to Pluto at Sandridge Beach. Scaled so that every metre represents 1 million kilometres, you could be traveling at warp speed with every step. Nepture is near Bay st.

If you've got little kids, this is a great spot to take them to look at the cruise ships coming in…read moreto port. Quieter than the St Kilda Beach rollerblading/cycling strip, this end of the beach strip is a haven for walkers and big with families. This might not be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but I'm going to be really honest and let you know that when I go, I'm here for one thing and one thing only. Puppy Stalking. Outside of the summer season (November - March), the beach is open to dogs. As an apartment-dwelling, dogless, dog lover, Port Melbourne is a great place to come and sneak cuddles from the enthusiastic dogs of other people. Bonus points for being a short stroll to tons of dog-friendly cafes along Bay St. Please let me pat your cute dog. I'll try not to be creepy about it, I swear.

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.

This is a great beach for the Naturist, and legal too. On a…read morenice day get there before 12 or the tiny car park will be full. The north end appear to be where single men meet & the middle is usually more couples oriented & entire families are often at the middle & south end of the beach. This is our favourite Melbourne beach & my wife & I love it there.

This beach is easily accessible and reasonably private, considering it ajoins a camp! You can get…read morethere via a 5 min walk along a thin path, starting out North from the car park or by walking directly on the rocks around the bend. As this beach faces the bay, the water is cool and calm and it is a bit more protected from the weather and elements than some other beachs (such as point impossible) As with all nudist beaches, the creepy male presence is high and detracts from the experience, especially if you are female. I actually ended up confronting one particular man after he stared at me non stop for a good 30 min. Also had a funny moment with a passing by stand up paddle boarder who I thought would fall into the water considering he didn't watch where he was going for a good 5 min until I waved and he promptly pretended the water was more interesting. I was pleased to see that I wasn't the only women on the beach (as I often am) and that the people were quite friendly. We ended up meeting a few nice people who chatted easily and shared stories. Unfortunately some of these stories were about sexual assaults perpetrated on the beach :( I encourage women to frequent places like this and speak up and report inappropriate behaviors. This is the only way we can change the sexist culture and enjoy our own freedoms. Ladies, next time you feel gawked at, say something. You'd be surprised by how well supported you will feel by the regulars who frequent this beach and want everyone to feel safe

Yeah, this beach isn't really the easiest to get to, but sometimes these beaches are actually…read morepretty good because they tend not to be anywhere near as crowded. The other thing is that it is at the bottom of a bluff, so there are cliffs sort of all around, which certainly does make for a lovely place to spend a summers day. Still, it is a Melbourne beach, and apparently they aren't the cleanest of beaches out there, and also being in the city they can get pretty crowded, even if somewhat secluded. Still, I didn't mind it.

This little hiding hole is a perfect spot when you're in a group looking to head to the beach where…read morenot many people are around. Normally, you will be able to find a quiet spot to enjoy with your friends and hang out but recently more and more people have discovered this area of the beach where it may be a little more crowded. Either way, it has the sandiness you want, plus a few rock pools and also a beautiful looking cliff's edge to admire also. Maybe Half Moon Bay isn't as private as it used to be but it's still one of my favourite beach positions to hang out at. Fish and chips + esky is the way to go!

With the sun shining, parklands across the road, rock pools a little further up the road and a pier…read moreto walk along - I don't think you could ask for more. Just as we were arriving the bulldozer was clearing the seaweed off the beach and there was a distinctive smell that you knew you'd arrived at the beach. With the tide out there were a lot of children playing in the shallows and parents paddling near by. With free street parking, shops close by, parks across the road, grassed area if sand isn't your thing, I'd suggest you pack your swimmers and take a splash. Enjoy.

Honestly, this really isn't one of my favourite beaches, but that is probably because everybody…read morecomes down here, and as such it tends to be pretty touristy. It's sort of like Melbourne's version of Bondi, except there is a lot more stuff around here, and it is much easier to get to as well (namely because multiple trams pass through here). Like, it's convenient, and there are some pretty good pubs around here as well, but honestly, there are much better beaches to go to in Melbourne.

Too many people!!!! not enough parking stalls..... But the beach itself... just perfect. Warm…read morewater, warmer sand, blue skies, and a young vibe!!! There is actually just one concentrated area (where they sell the ice cream), close to the restaurants and the SeaBaths, that is the best for sunning and relaxing. Unfortunately, that's also where the hordes gather as well. November was warm and the tan I had to show for afterward was too cool... tan in November. For a North American, that's pretty novel stuff! Lots of options for eating or getting a cocktail after laying like a fish. Love that sand.....not the cleanest, however.

Not too loud, beautiful views. Waves not too tall. Theres toilets and showers but they're a bit…read moremanky... Theres also a restaurant that i have not visited yet.

This isn't one of the largest beaches in Melbourne, and I certainly haven't seen how crowded that…read moreit can get on those days that tend to draw a multitude of Australians down to the sandy shores of the continent. However, it is close to the railway station, which means that there isn't a huge walk to get here (though the trains can be a bit tricky at times). Still, this beach isn't too bad, and while it ins't really close to the main strip, there are still some places to get some food and what-not. Yeah, it's not bad at all.