Top Things to do in Greater Melbourne
What to do and see in Greater Melbourne, Victoria: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Melbourne, Australia including Catani Gardens, Chelsea Beach, Mentone beach, Aspendale Beach, Parkdale Beach, Edithvale Beach, Carrum Beach, Bonbeach Beach, Mordialloc Beach, Dendy Street Beach.
Restaurants in Greater Melbourne
1. Catani Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By S4nnyBunny
Underrated and sometimes forgotten when visiting St.Kilda beach, but worth coming if you’re nearby if you want some quiet space. As you can see it’s pretty well lit up during night. Plenty of benches, there’s a public toilet, some drinking fountain, a lovely rotunda in the middle and its very well maintained. Nice place to chill or have a picnic.
2. Chelsea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Exploreraussie - Sydney, Australia
Clean, clear water with amenities that's why people love this beach. Take your family and /or friends and live the beach dream.
3. Mentone beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
The clifftop is not as high here as at Black Rock, but the ramps and stairs still a little steep at times. There is a well made path along the beach and the Life Saving Club has change room and toilet facilities and even sells food and drink. Today there were quite a few dog walkers out and some even got loose on the beach (against the Summer rules). It would be a good spot to watch the sunset.
4. Aspendale Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By O5709ABphiliph
On nice sunny warm day in Melbourne a walk along the nice beach is relaxing, especially at low tide whereby can wade on the water edge or go for a swim, changing rooms at the life saving club. Park your car on the east side of Aspendale station as free behind the shops, only 150 metres stroll to the beach. Walk the beach south to Chelsea approximately five kilometres, numerous cafes are there for lunch or nice coffee. To return to Aspendale can catch the train.
5. Parkdale Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Swelltraveller67 - Melbourne, Australia
I have been coming to this beach for over 15 years, but as I moved away from the area I hadn't been in a while. I was pleasantly surprised due to the changes to this and subsequent beaches along the coast here. They are in the process of upgrading the bike and pedestrian paths at street level and have put in small carparks where you can pay with an app or credit card or coins. I highly recommend the app as you only pay for the amount of time you are there. Otherwise try and find off street free parking across the road, but watch for permit zones, as you can't park there unless you have a permit or you will be fined. The beach itself can be accessed easily and limited or no steps and different entry points. So those with mobility issues it is a great beach to visit safely. In the warmer months it is popular due to the fact that it isn't a dangerous beach and the water is quite warm. Families love this area too as the beach is long and wide enough to play sports, build sandcastles and incredibly child friendly. It isn't a patrolled beach, but the nearest one is Mordialloc Beach. If you have a dog, check the signs for allowances. It is also a great place to photograph sunsets and rock formations. There are also upper and lower walkways, so you have a choice for where to exercise. It is also worth noting that this is a super clean beach and I have seen COVID cleaners wiping down railings etc recently. There are a few shops nearby, train line [the Frankston Line] a bit further in, just in case you need snacks or don't want to drive here. Definitely worth a visit.
6. Edithvale Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Mclcs - Edithvale, Australia
lovely long beach with lovely long sand bars when tide is low and with the addition of the soon to be completed life saving club will be even better
7. Carrum Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
There is a very attractive playground, car parking, and public toilets (all at the Surf Life Saving Club) and shops nearby. Of course, the beach is wide, sandy, and clean. It is very close to the highway and railway station.
8. Bonbeach Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By brendabL9829UO - Melbourne, Australia
Quiet unassuming beach. Away from the madding crowd. Lot's of clean white sand and crystal blue water on a hot summer's day. Great for walking in winter watching the waves crash to shore.
9. Mordialloc Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
The beach is wide, sandy and clean. It does not have large waves or rips, so it quite safe. On shore there are public toilets, picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground in the Peter Scullin Reserve. Food can be bought nearby and the bus and rail services nearby make up for the high demand for car parking.
10. Dendy Street Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseLock - Melbourne, Australia
Thousands of people come here all year round to have their photos taken next to the iconic beach huts!! Its a pretty nice beach to walk along as well Accessible from Brighton Beach Station as well as parking - charged for at car parks along Beach
