Well, getting here isn't as easy as some other places, and you do tend to have to wander past the…read morehouses of Melbourne's wealthy elite, or at least those who happen to live near the beach. Anyway, the thing with this beach has a lot to do with the beach boxes that are located here. I'm not entirely sure of the purpose of them, though I suspect that it has something to do with being a place to store your belongings while you go for a swim. While you find them along most of Melbourne's beaches, Brighton is particularly famous for them, and the fact that they are quite colourful is pretty cool as well. Still, it certainly isn't one of my favourite beaches.

Honestly, this really isn't one of my favourite beaches, but that is probably because everybody…read morecomes 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.

Too many people!!!! not enough parking stalls..... But the beach itself... just perfect. Warm…read morewater, 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.

I guess the one thing I like about this beach is that it isn't all that close to major facilities,…read moreso it tends to be somewhat quieter than Melbourne's other more popular beaches. Still, I haven't been down here on a hot summers day, so I can't say for sure what it is actually like there. It is a little bit of a hike from public transport, but it certainly does have some charm once you get here, especially with the bluff nearby. Another thing that I like about this beach is the nice coastal walk, and there are also renditions of paintings of artists that operated around here. Yeah, this place is rather charming. Oh, and apparently you can also find fossils down here as well.

Yeah, this beach isn't really the easiest to get to, but sometimes these beaches are actually…read morepretty good because they tend not to be anywhere near as crowded. The other thing is that it is at the bottom of a bluff, so there are cliffs sort of all around, which certainly does make for a lovely place to spend a summers day. Still, it is a Melbourne beach, and apparently they aren't the cleanest of beaches out there, and also being in the city they can get pretty crowded, even if somewhat secluded. Still, I didn't mind it.

This little hiding hole is a perfect spot when you're in a group looking to head to the beach where…read morenot many people are around. Normally, you will be able to find a quiet spot to enjoy with your friends and hang out but recently more and more people have discovered this area of the beach where it may be a little more crowded. Either way, it has the sandiness you want, plus a few rock pools and also a beautiful looking cliff's edge to admire also. Maybe Half Moon Bay isn't as private as it used to be but it's still one of my favourite beach positions to hang out at. Fish and chips + esky is the way to go!

This wasn't a bad beach at all, but then again it was rather quiet when I was here, something that…read moreI certainly do appreciate when it comes to beaches. There isn't too much here, but they do have some good facilities, and while it isn't close to a major shopping strip, there are shops a short walk away, including a number of cafes. It isn't bad, and certainly one to visit if you want to avoid the crowds.

Crystal clear turquoise waters on a stretch of white sand, if the waters were warmer I'd mistaken…read moremyself to be in the Caribbean (not that I've been but imagine so). There are those cute colourful beach huts synonymous with Brighton Beach but I like the idea I get the Melbourne Beach experience without being where the touristy crowds are. Don't get me wrong, on a 35+ Sunday this place was pumping, but in a nice atmospheric way... families with their umbrellas, kids playing paddle ball, the hipsters with their eskies & adult sized floaties. One big pool party! Toilets, change room, surf life savers & ice cream trucks all available at your convenience.

Yelp Review 2023 #290:…read more When in Melbourne, you have to come check out the Bathing Boxes. It's along Brighton Beach. It's a popular thing to see and take pictures of. They're so colorful, bright and cute. Each box is uniquely painted and privately owned. So, do not try to break in. Just admire them, look at each one, take pictures, and enjoy the beach. They've been around since the 1890's for modesty purposes. Beach goers can change into their swimsuits in the privacy of a bathing box. There's no electricity or running water in the bathing boxes so, they're not truly bathing boxes. Nowadays, a bathing box here can cost about $200,000-300,000AU should you be interested in purchasing one. If you're driving or taking an Uber, it should take you about 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD/ Chinatown. If you're taking public transportation, you can take a train to get here for about 40 minutes with some walking involved. My favorite boxes are the Australian flag, The Wave, and the rainbow bathing box. Some boxes are less colorful and exciting than others.

I only had two days in Melbourne with a jam packed work schedule and I this was on my must see list…read moreto visit in Melbourne so I woke up really early braved the bad weather (cold, windy, rainy) and went to visit the beach. I have visited several beaches in my life but this one is beautiful in it's own way. Thanks to the bad weather, I had the whole beach to myself. It's a short walk to check out all the bathing boxes and back. I couldn't spend a lot of time here since it started pouring but whatever time I spent was breathtaking and unforgettable.

We dropped by Brighton Beach to see the bathhouses, but we felt lucky the Beach House restaurant…read morewas there also. There are over 70 bathhouses along this small stretch of beach. Like other ones around the state of VIC, they have been passed down from generation to generation. The Beach House seems to be owned by a hard working Azn guy. Our waitress Angel was super nice & friendly. We were surprised at how good and reasonably priced the food was at a touristy location.

Would you believe that I could buy this 'Brighton Beach Box' (Picture) for a mere $400,000 AUS?…read moreThey come without electricity, plumbing, the right to stay overnight, and who knows what else their "HOA" requires. Basically, a pricey storage shed on the beach but very sought after and very colorful.

(Visited 12/16/24 MO @ 4:30pm): Melbourne's beach right next to its cruise port!…read more A friend and I were on Day 3 of our 12-Day Southern Australia Explorer cruise with Princess Cruises, we took the local train into town, and after an exploratory day in Melbourne's commercial business district (CBD), we made it back to the cruise terminal, but before we boarded, we decided to cool off at Port Melbourne Beach. It was a scorching 100°, and my back was wet most of the day as if I was a migrant farm worker! So, this dunk into the refreshing water was much needed. Sure, we could've just waited until we got back onto the ship and went into one of the pools. But then, we had to deal with the many kids or their parents. Would this strip of beach along Melbourne's port help to cool us down!? PURCHASE Nada... nothing... zilch. We didn't see any businesses or vendors to spend our money on - 'nuff said. SERVICE The portion of beach we were on lacked any form of service whatsoever. We didn't see any lifeguards, law enforcement, staffers, etc. - 'nuff said. PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) I honestly didn't notice any onsite parking. However, there was a nearby passenger drop-off/pick-up location and potentially some street parking just outside the security gates to the nearby cruise terminal area. Otherwise, the 109 Tram conveniently took you to/from the Station Pier into the City Center with stops in between to pick you up from - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A lonely no-nonsense soft-sand beach conveniently (for us anyway) next to the cruise terminal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=zM7uZ2NoKGc7Ll48HX23xw that didn't appear to offer much if any amenities (maybe if we walked further down the beach we may have found something). This was perfectly fine with us; the less-crowded https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=QtKWUINN8TUxzJXLOQnEsg the less-noisy the better! The water was really shallow https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=IZHnQoaD9v0ySTASwM_LZg (maybe it was low tide?) as I walked out pretty far and eventually had to dunk myself to get fully wet. The sand seemed clear of any trash which was a good thing although I didn't recall seeing any trash cans. Plenty of natural lighting (duh... you were outside!) while nearby electric street lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while the sounds of chatter and traffic played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=GRAPbGLNRubkuG723cMSHw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Port Melbourne Beach served its purpose which was to cool us down after walking all over downtown Melbourne and to then to relax. There was nothing picturesque about this beach nor was there truly anything else to say about it; it was a "boring" beach with little around it. However, I really liked the general peace and tranquility about it, and honestly didn't need all of the common amenities found at more well-known beaches. But a more aesthetically-pleasing scenery wouldn't hurt. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00AUD / $0.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, there didn't appear to be anywhere to accept my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

A bit of a sad beach if you prefer a ton of people to socialize with, but an amazing beach if you…read morelike to be alone. I personally loved it and miss it xx