St. Kilda Beach
St. Kilda Beach
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Long, well-maintained and clean beach just outside Melbourne, lined with markets, amusement parks and nightclubs.
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Kai C
Half Moon Bay, CA1,211 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A popular local beach, alive with surfers, sunbathers, swimmers and walkers-by. The boardwalk extends for miles in each direction, with nicely groomed and well maintained landscape. A nice area to live.
Written 21 November 2023
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Sarah C
Ashtead, UK1,167 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We caught the tram from the city and enjoyed a couple of hours enjoying the views and open spaces of the St Kilda beach / beachfront. Delightful
Written 8 November 2023
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Roger Taylor
22 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Arriving on Sunday, I took a taxi from the airport to make most of a glorious Sunday Artisan Market. However, for me the highlight was sunning myself in a beach bar with cushioned deckchairs without being charged a penny!
Written 3 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
St Kilda is Melbourne's best-known beach. St Kilda Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from the Melbourne CBD, it's an easy trip by tram. The beach is popular with swimmers and sunbathers. Other water sports include windsurfing and jet skis. St Kilda Beach has been made famous by the Esplanade Hotel, said to be Australia's premier live music venue. The carefree ethos of St Kilda Beach has been captured by the well-known Modernist painter Sydney Nolan. The beach is 700 meters (2.300 feet) long. It's a nice walk.
Written 23 June 2023
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Mm U
8 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
There know where sit was so hot
I'm not sitting in a park or sand
I want a snazzy bar the ones on beach so displaced not even trendy cheap.chairs cheap.gated of section messy layouts flimsy umbrellas
Should full of lounge chairs canopies something really out there
Nothing to.to now life no colour its boring bland
They stick one Ferris wheel.odd place 3 cafes or restaurants long tables only none for either couples or for 4 people I ain't sharing table with strangers doing crap fake small talk not interested
It's to.hot to just walk stand in sun make a nice pavilion and gorgeous beach chairs everywhere like in Europe that's full of entertainment
We got nothing to.do here
I get bored quickly I like classy nice stuff crab a drink.kick back watch water where am.i suppose to do that fill up.my shoes with sand with a drink.burn my head
No thanks it's ok for those who don't know any better or tried better
I'm not sitting in a park or sand
I want a snazzy bar the ones on beach so displaced not even trendy cheap.chairs cheap.gated of section messy layouts flimsy umbrellas
Should full of lounge chairs canopies something really out there
Nothing to.to now life no colour its boring bland
They stick one Ferris wheel.odd place 3 cafes or restaurants long tables only none for either couples or for 4 people I ain't sharing table with strangers doing crap fake small talk not interested
It's to.hot to just walk stand in sun make a nice pavilion and gorgeous beach chairs everywhere like in Europe that's full of entertainment
We got nothing to.do here
I get bored quickly I like classy nice stuff crab a drink.kick back watch water where am.i suppose to do that fill up.my shoes with sand with a drink.burn my head
No thanks it's ok for those who don't know any better or tried better
Written 14 January 2023
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Clare196622
Melbourne, Australia97 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Great beach, atmosphere, very enjoyable. Had a great day relaxing in the shade and watching the world go by. Would recommend.
Written 7 January 2023
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Maggie G
9 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Cute beach. Nothing too special but not super busy either! There was a little icecream truck too which was nice to have as an option
Written 30 November 2022
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mariedesjardins
Prince George, Canada6,687 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I boarded the free tram one afternoon in October. It was 23c and sunny making an awesome beach day. I walked along the beach watching people fly their giant kites.The golden sand stretched for miles and was still pretty bare. Afterwards, I went for fish & chips and watched the waves roll in.
Written 7 November 2022
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xqzite
Mumbai, India139 contributions
Sep 2022
St Kilda Beach (which can be reached by Tram 16) in Melbourne is a nice place to spend with family and friends. A large green area bordering the beach is a perfect place to spread a picnic lunch or play around. A boardwalk separates the beach from the greens which is a good walking strip. There are a few eating joints which give you a frontside view of the sea as you eat. One of them has an extended area on the beach itself. However the wait time in these places on a public holiday is very long. A walk on the pier is a must to get a panoramic view of the sea.
Written 22 September 2022
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Juande Moreno
Province of Seville, Spain344 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Nice beach, but not among the greatest things of Melbourne, to my view. Maybe, if you get to see the penguins (which I didn’t), you appreciate it more.
Written 25 July 2022
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What stop if i use free city circle tram to go st kilda beach?
fstst2
Singapore, Singapore143 contributions
You cannot use city free tram, use myki card to take 112 @ Collins or 96 @ bourke street but you need to pay
what the tram stop if i use city circle tram to go Etihad stadium(Marvel stadium)?
MaryRose2017Sydney
Sydney, Australia189 contributions
Take tram number 96 and get off at the docklands stop.
It's there any parking available for motorhome@campervan?
GlasgowJasper
glasgow70 contributions
There is parking but watch out they are very strict fine are about 200 to 300 dollars have a great holiday
Adrian Jackson
Greater Melbourne, Australia335 contributions
Penguin viewing before sun set on St Kilda Pier. Fishing during the day and come back for the night to feed the chicks. Its free but obey the direction of the volunteers. No flash photos as it affect the birds night vision..
Charmaine C
Sydney, Australia279 contributions
I agree - not too many penguins to see there! We sat for three hours and only saw one swim in and a few chicks in the rocks.
Go to Phillip Island much better!
Nothing-is-written
Melbourne, Australia
Is there any place near the beach where I can store my stuff for a couple of hours??
MisterMichael6
St Kilda, Australia194 contributions
I'm not sure about that.. But if you have been staying at a hotel/motel in the area I'm sure they would look after it for you..
However there us baggage storage at Southern Cross Railway Station if you don't mind getting a tram there and back to the beach..(Tram 96 from St kilda)
heatherdlear
Auckland, New Zealand
Where would the best place to stay in Late October be in St Kilda near the beach?
GlasgowJasper
glasgow70 contributions
Adina apartment hotel St Kilda easy access to the town beach only a tram ride away plenty of eating place we were Ther on jan 2019 paid 300 pounds for a week
Can we organise a small proposal in any beautiful spot there??
RAYMOND M
Bendigo, Australia247 contributions
If you are regarding a wedding proposal, then I highly recommend the pier or along the esplanade some beautiful spots there.
Are there any toilets or showers at St Kilda Beach?
roberto
Melbourne, Australia113 contributions
Free toilets commercial showers avail.
zndnrhkd
Seoul, South Korea8 contributions
Are there any places to store my carry-on baggage? I will go to St.Kilda in the morning and leave for the Tullamarine airport by Skybus in the afternoon. I am looking for somewhere to store my luggage.
Hi, how much does it cost to go to st kilda beach /acland st from Melbourne central? I couldn't find PVT showing the fare though.
Thx,
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lauraarriaga2017
Perth, Australia96 contributions
Hi! The 96 tram is cheap and it is a half an hour trip. The uber cost me $17 from southern cross station and $15 from st kilda back to the city
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Kilda Beach
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience St. Kilda Beach:
- Melbourne Bayside | Urban Seaside Villages | Brighton Bathing Boxes | Cycle Tour (From ₹ 6,959.82)
- Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne (From ₹ 56,128.71)
- See Melbourne With A Local: Private & Personalized (From ₹ 8,051.85)
- Melbourne By Night (From ₹ 13,956.32)
- Private 8 Hour Melbourne Tour including Moonlit Sanctuary Visit. (From ₹ 1,06,588.03)
- Hotels near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.74 km) The Prince Hotel
- (0.93 km) Quest St Kilda Bayside
- (0.82 km) Tolarno Hotel
- (0.51 km) Crest on Park
- (0.80 km) Abode St Kilda
- Restaurants near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.10 km) West Beach Bathers Pavilion
- (0.29 km) Frankies Top Shop
- (0.30 km) Golden Triangle Restaurant
- (0.30 km) Frankies Top Shop
- (0.41 km) Cowderoy's Dairy Cafe
- Attractions near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.18 km) The Zu Boardsports
- (0.21 km) Cummings Reserve
- (0.72 km) St Kilda Pier
- (0.74 km) St Kilda Pier
- (0.41 km) Jacoby Reserve