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This beach isn't one of those picture perfect paradises like Byron Bay or some of the Sydney beaches, but what it lacks in photogenic quality it makes up for in charm. NOTES: ~ Walk down Acland Street and you'll meet with a huge barrage of places to eat and shop. I highly recommend some gelato on hot days and La Roche for a nice drink and have a taste of their amazing Fish & Chips. ~ Luna Park is an iconic piece of St Kilda Beach, although I'm not a huge fan myself. However, it's at least worth 1 go I suppose - even a walk-around will do. ~ Sometimes, especially during summer there will be events going on that might be of interest to you. ~ The beach is consistently clean - you won't find much of a case in terms of litter and grime here. ~ Super easily accessible with loads of trams coming in and out. I definitely don't mind St Kilda. It's always a great place to hang out for a relaxing day.
My absolute favourite place in Melbourne is Victoria's answer to the Gold Coast; St Kilda Beach. On any day where the temperature gets above 25 degrees, hoards of sun starved Melbournians cut school, work and anything else on the agenda to soak up the sun, fun and atmosphere that exists only in this unique place. St Kilda Beach comes alive throughout the St Kilda Festival held in March each year; with XTreme Games, street vendors, food, street perfomers, arts, entertainment, music and sports like beach volleyball. The esplanade is a great place to go for a walk, and if you start from the East and walk to the Western Beach there is a massive, grassy reserve shaded by trees. This is a great place for families, with BBQ amenities and a great playground. My fave area and the place where you'll experience the best of the St Kilda atmosphere is along the Lower Esplanade. Particularly on a warm day, the beachside restaurants and bars that are dotted along here are the perfect place to kick back alfresco, enjoy a glass of wine or a hardy beer and enjoy the views and culture of St Kilda. The long pier is great to enjoy a romantic or leisurely stroll and at the end you can reward yourself with a scrumptious meal or some liquid refreshment at Little Blue, a restaurant with the million dollar panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. And if you go just beyond Little Blue and down the steps to the beach below, you might just be lucky enough to spot a fluffy penguin or two. Artisans, teenagers, athletes, models, families, kids and the emotionally charged all congregate at St Kilda Beach and it's one of the many reasons it's renowned as the cultural, atmospheric heart of Melbourne.
If you're used to Sydney beaches this won't meet your expectations; however, for my short stay in Melbourne it was a gem. I stayed right near Luna Park and I ran every morning on the boardwalk and pier by St. Kilda beach. During the variable spring weather in Melbourne we had a couple sunny days where many people were happy to stretch out and catch some rays. It was fun to watch the skydivers land on the south side of the beach and they had some fun volleyball leagues that played in the evenings. If you're looking for a place to relax and catch some sun on a nice spring afternoon in Melbourne, visit St. Kilda beach!
One of the standouts during my trip to Melbourne. Beautiful large trees great for climbing in if your inner Monkey needs to be let out. Quite windy, so awesome for kite surfers in general, there were a fair few when I was there, so beautiful. The beaches weren't as good as the ones in QLD of course but for Melbourne and the time of year I was there... was sultry heaven. The water wasn't too cold and besides the wind, it was an awesome end to the long walk we did from Chapel Street. Easy to catch a cab from as well.
This beach is one of the reasons I love living here. You can go round the world and not see a beach and it's surroundings as good as what we have in St. Kilda. In the summer it's great but gets stupidly busy with locals, tourists and other visitors but even on a nice balmy night a walk down on the boardwalk and a beer at one of the many cafes/bars/restaurants is second to none. The view is one of Melbourne's best and the sand there is good where a little dip in the (usually cold no matter what) water never hurts. I have regretted going there before though due to the parking issues and the fact I got fined where now I feel like I'm controlled by the parking meters... I suppose that's the price you pay for beauty and pleasure.
Honestly, this really isn't one of my favourite beaches, but that is probably because everybody comes 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. read more
Too many people!!!! not enough parking stalls..... But the beach itself... just perfect. Warm water, 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. read more
I'm not from St Kilda so coming down here to visit is a bit of a treat. I love how eclectic it is. You will always find backpackers from all over the world hanging around, riding bikes, roller skating or just chilling. It can be picturesque but most of the time it's full of people. It's a great people-watching beach. The good thing is that is only a hop skip and a jump from Acland or Fitzroy Street where you can score yourself a decent meal. Everyone at one time or another has to go to St Kilda beach. It's a Melbourne institution. read more
15 years ago
This beach isn't one of those picture perfect paradises like Byron Bay or some of the Sydney beaches, but what it lacks in photogenic quality it makes up for in charm. NOTES: ~ Walk down Acland Street and you'll meet with a huge barrage of places to eat and shop. I highly recommend some gelato on hot days and La Roche for a nice drink and have a taste of their amazing Fish & Chips. ~ Luna Park is an iconic piece of St Kilda Beach, although I'm not a huge fan myself. However, it's at least worth 1 go I suppose - even a walk-around will do. ~ Sometimes, especially during summer there will be events going on that might be of interest to you. ~ The beach is consistently clean - you won't find much of a case in terms of litter and grime here. ~ Super easily accessible with loads of trams coming in and out. I definitely don't mind St Kilda. It's always a great place to hang out for a relaxing day. read more
15 years ago
My absolute favourite place in Melbourne is Victoria's answer to the Gold Coast; St Kilda Beach. On any day where the temperature gets above 25 degrees, hoards of sun starved Melbournians cut school, work and anything else on the agenda to soak up the sun, fun and atmosphere that exists only in this unique place. St Kilda Beach comes alive throughout the St Kilda Festival held in March each year; with XTreme Games, street vendors, food, street perfomers, arts, entertainment, music and sports like beach volleyball. The esplanade is a great place to go for a walk, and if you start from the East and walk to the Western Beach there is a massive, grassy reserve shaded by trees. This is a great place for families, with BBQ amenities and a great playground. My fave area and the place where you'll experience the best of the St Kilda atmosphere is along the Lower Esplanade. Particularly on a warm day, the beachside restaurants and bars that are dotted along here are the perfect place to kick back alfresco, enjoy a glass of wine or a hardy beer and enjoy the views and culture of St Kilda. The long pier is great to enjoy a romantic or leisurely stroll and at the end you can reward yourself with a scrumptious meal or some liquid refreshment at Little Blue, a restaurant with the million dollar panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. And if you go just beyond Little Blue and down the steps to the beach below, you might just be lucky enough to spot a fluffy penguin or two. Artisans, teenagers, athletes, models, families, kids and the emotionally charged all congregate at St Kilda Beach and it's one of the many reasons it's renowned as the cultural, atmospheric heart of Melbourne. read more
If you're used to Sydney beaches this won't meet your expectations; however, for my short stay in Melbourne it was a gem. I stayed right near Luna Park and I ran every morning on the boardwalk and pier by St. Kilda beach. During the variable spring weather in Melbourne we had a couple sunny days where many people were happy to stretch out and catch some rays. It was fun to watch the skydivers land on the south side of the beach and they had some fun volleyball leagues that played in the evenings. If you're looking for a place to relax and catch some sun on a nice spring afternoon in Melbourne, visit St. Kilda beach! read more
One of the standouts during my trip to Melbourne. Beautiful large trees great for climbing in if your inner Monkey needs to be let out. Quite windy, so awesome for kite surfers in general, there were a fair few when I was there, so beautiful. The beaches weren't as good as the ones in QLD of course but for Melbourne and the time of year I was there... was sultry heaven. The water wasn't too cold and besides the wind, it was an awesome end to the long walk we did from Chapel Street. Easy to catch a cab from as well. read more
15 years ago
This beach is one of the reasons I love living here. You can go round the world and not see a beach and it's surroundings as good as what we have in St. Kilda. In the summer it's great but gets stupidly busy with locals, tourists and other visitors but even on a nice balmy night a walk down on the boardwalk and a beer at one of the many cafes/bars/restaurants is second to none. The view is one of Melbourne's best and the sand there is good where a little dip in the (usually cold no matter what) water never hurts. I have regretted going there before though due to the parking issues and the fact I got fined where now I feel like I'm controlled by the parking meters... I suppose that's the price you pay for beauty and pleasure. read more
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Nice beach to relax in sunny days but sometimes it's so windy. There are a lot of cute cafes nearby and the tram stop is so close. read more
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