St. Kilda Beach
St. Kilda Beach, St Kilda: Address, Phone Number, St. Kilda Beach Reviews: 4/5
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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Restaurants
2,947 within 5 kms
St LuJa
124
0.7 km$$ - $$$ • International • Contemporary • Australian
Golden Triangle Restaurant
42
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Cowderoy's Dairy Cafe
29
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Frankies Top Shop
11
0.3 kmAustralian
Lau's Family Kitchen
368
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Frankies Top Shop
20
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Cantina St Kilda
68
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly
West Beach Bathers Pavilion
176
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • Australian
Topolino's
378
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe Di Stasio
612
0.7 km$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Attractions
1,178 within 10 kms
Cummings Reserve
3
0.2 kmParks
St Kilda Pier
559
0.7 kmPiers & Boardwalks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
St Kilda Pier
625
0.7 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Jacoby Reserve
3
0.4 kmParks • Gardens
Albert Park
403
1.3 kmParks
City Circle Tram
18,286
Trams
St Kilda Ferry
28
0.7 kmFerries
Catani Gardens
69
0.8 kmBiking Trails • Beaches
Middle Park Beach
57
0.8 kmBeaches
St Kilda Esplanade Market
136
1.1 kmFlea & Street Markets
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2,225 reviews
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Jordan B
4 contributions
Feb. 2022
We were in st kilda for the pride March. It was a really lovely day and the atmosphere was very friendly. Far less busier than the Sydney version - thank god! But just as glam. And it finished right next to st kilda beach, which was perfect. Although, I have to say, the beach area was a bit unsavoury after dark and I didn’t really feel safe ther late at night. During the day though, it’s great.
Written 9 February 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia10,454 contributions
Jan. 2022
St Kilda is a Bay beach. It's one of Melbourne's better known beaches. It's quite placid, but it fits in with St Kilda's counter culture vibe, with plenty to see. The beach is only about 10 minutes from the city on the tram. It's a good place to hang out, get a coffee or an ice-cream, or have a picnic.
Written 13 January 2022
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Trevor M
Canberra, Australia13 contributions
Nov. 2021
We took the tram (had to pay) and then walked up to Port Melbourne, stopping at a few and got the tram back to the city
Written 27 November 2021
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia24,673 contributions
Nov. 2021
Even if you are not bathing, there is much to see at the beach. The boardwalk to the East leads to cafes, restaurants, art works and a grassy reserve. To the West leads to the Catani gardens.
Written 19 November 2021
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia45,613 contributions
Oct. 2021
Whilst the beeach is far from the best beach Ive ever seen the vibe and ambiance is lovely with beach side cafes, ice creameries etc.
The advantage is the closeness to the city and easy accessability by public transport.
There is a small market on Sundays and Ackland St is not far away.
We were at Beachcombers Cafe where the great ambiance on the beach did not match the service received.
The advantage is the closeness to the city and easy accessability by public transport.
There is a small market on Sundays and Ackland St is not far away.
We were at Beachcombers Cafe where the great ambiance on the beach did not match the service received.
Written 31 October 2021
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia9,765 contributions
Oct. 2021
My wife and I visited this place after walking on St Kilda Pier. It is nice to have a sandy beach so close to the city.
It has been many years since we visited this place, as our previous focus was on overseas travel before the Covid 19 pandemic ended the golden era of overseas travel.
The latest Covid lockdown number six in Melbourne will end soon. We have booked accommodation for six trips in various parts of Regional Victoria over the next six months to celebrate the end of the long lockdown.
It has been many years since we visited this place, as our previous focus was on overseas travel before the Covid 19 pandemic ended the golden era of overseas travel.
The latest Covid lockdown number six in Melbourne will end soon. We have booked accommodation for six trips in various parts of Regional Victoria over the next six months to celebrate the end of the long lockdown.
Written 24 October 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia10,454 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Friends
St Klida Beach is Melbourne's iconic beach. In days gone by, it was a beach frequented by 'New Australians,' these days its a place for St Kilda's diverse community to soak up some rays. St Kilda Beach has always been a bit different from other Bay beaches. St Kilda is an iconic beach, not spectacular, but different. It says "Melbourne."
Written 19 August 2021
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Expeditionist1000
16 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Friends
The closest beach to the city of Melbourne. Good for tourists who doesn’t have much time to explore. Kite surfers were showing their skills. Very interesting
Written 6 April 2021
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia24,673 contributions
Mar. 2021
There are actually three beaches at St Kilda. If you are meeting people it is best to identify where you are to meet first. From North to South there are West Beach, South Beach and then St Kilda Beach, a small area close to the Marina, where today I saw dogs swimming. Most people prefer South Beach, close to Luna Park or West beach near the Catani Gardens. These two have wider sandy areas.
Written 20 March 2021
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AndyJohn74
Sans Souci, Australia2,002 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Solo
A wide sandy beach is complemented by parks, cafes, bars and places to eat. A great place to take the family on a sunny day.
Written 20 March 2021
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What stop if i use free city circle tram to go st kilda beach?
fstst2
Singapore, Singapore136 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, Australia333 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, Australia244 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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- 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 AU$90.55)
- Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne (From AU$1,006.14)
- See Melbourne With A Local: Private & Personalized (From AU$133.60)
- Melbourne By Night (From AU$231.58)
- Private Full Day Melbourne City Tour with local guide (From AU$1,494.11)
- Hotels near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.74 km) The Prince Hotel
- (0.82 km) Tolarno Hotel
- (0.93 km) Quest St Kilda Bayside
- (0.51 km) Crest on Park
- (0.87 km) StayCentral Catani 3 quiet beach trams restaurants
- Restaurants near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.10 km) West Beach Bathers Pavilion
- (0.30 km) Golden Triangle Restaurant
- (0.29 km) Frankies Top Shop
- (0.30 km) Frankies Top Shop
- (0.70 km) St LuJa
- Attractions near St. Kilda Beach:
- (0.18 km) The Zu Boardsports
- (0.21 km) Cummings Reserve
- (0.74 km) St Kilda Pier
- (0.72 km) St Kilda Pier
- (0.41 km) Jacoby Reserve