The Top 5 Beaches in Melbourne

Melbourne's beaches are a bit different compared to the rest of the country - the waves aren't big, sharks don't patrol the waters, and the sand doesn't stretch exactly for miles like it would in Perth.

But that's part of their appeal: these beaches are quiet and safe.

Melbourne surrounds Port Phillip Bay at 3,857 square miles, so you can look forward to the city's beautiful beaches that are great for kitesurfing, tanning, and swimming.

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Here are the 5 best beaches in Melbourne!

1. Brighton Beach

About 8 miles south of Melbourne's CBD is Brighton Beach.

You will probably see this beach on postcards or artwork, because yes, it is very beautiful.

What makes it stand out are Brighton's toilet boxes - 82 colorful beach huts arranged in a neat row along the shoreline, each painted in a different design.

And it's hard not to be impressed by the great city of Melbourne shining in the background.

As the beach itself is calm and the shallow waters are ideal for diving, it is an ideal place for fishing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.

2. St Kilda Beach

St Kilda Beach is a short tram ride from the CBD. It is a fun beach, with a long boardwalk, a long pier, and many nearby restaurants.

Melbourne residents and international travelers flock to St Kilda Beach on sunny days, so it can get very crowded.

It is a beach suitable for swimming, tanning, kitesurfing, and people-watching.

Stay close at sunset to catch the adorable fairy penguins swimming towards the shore!

3. Sandringham Beach

The further you go from the city, the better the beaches will be.

Although Sandringham is about 10 miles from the CBD, it is easy to get to by train.

On this beach on the edge of the bay, there is a long and narrow strip of golden sand, ideal for a walk to the docks.

Being patrolled, Sandringham is perfectly safe for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding.

At lunchtime, you will find many cafes and restaurants in the city next to the train station.

4. Mordialloc Beach

Mordialloc beach is a local paradise. You can get here by hopping on the Frankston train line at Flinders Street station and taking a 40-minute journey to the Mordialloc stop.

There is a pier that divides the beach in two: the north side and the south side.

Although lifeguards do not patrol the last half, both sides are safe for swimming because the water is so shallow.

If you want to get in the water, you can rent a small boat from Bluey's Boat Hire.

At lunchtime, the SunnyBoy Beach Club and the Doyles Bridge Hotel offer oceanfront dining.

Otherwise, there is a casual restaurant on Main Street called YOMG that makes In-N-Out run for your money.

5. Mount Martha Beach

An hour's drive up the Mornington Peninsula, Mount Martha Beach is a bit different from Melbourne's city center.

However, take the Nepean Highway route and you will find incredible panoramic views along the way.

Divided into north and south, we recommend climbing Mount Martha Beach North.

This is where you will find the yacht club and Instagram-ready beach boxes.

Do you want to explore the coast? You can rent a paddleboard or kayak and head out into the calm waters.

There are public restrooms, restaurants, and a grocery store just behind the boardwalk if you need to freshen up.

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