Guidebook for Saint Kilda

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Guidebook for Saint Kilda

Sightseeing

Lovely mix of native and introduced plants, with Victoria's second largest rose garden.
276 locals recommend
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert St
276 locals recommend
Lovely mix of native and introduced plants, with Victoria's second largest rose garden.
Come and see the penguins which come out just after dark!
183 locals recommend
St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier Road
183 locals recommend
Come and see the penguins which come out just after dark!
Definitely a must in the evening - the section of Chapel street from Dandenong Road to High Street has lots of bars, restaurants and cafes.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel Street
458 locals recommend
Definitely a must in the evening - the section of Chapel street from Dandenong Road to High Street has lots of bars, restaurants and cafes.
One of the four big shopping/dining strips in the area.
259 locals recommend
Acland Street
Acland Street
259 locals recommend
One of the four big shopping/dining strips in the area.
One of the four big dining strips in the area.
58 locals recommend
Fitzroy St
58 locals recommend
One of the four big dining strips in the area.
A lovely park - the lake originally used for the Melbourne Olympics rowing (so I'm told!). Now host to the Australian Grand Prix. The track is used as a road the rest of the year so do a couple of lap
Powerhouse Function Centre
Lakeside Drive
A lovely park - the lake originally used for the Melbourne Olympics rowing (so I'm told!). Now host to the Australian Grand Prix. The track is used as a road the rest of the year so do a couple of lap
Home to St Kilda City football club (not St Kilda!). Often have matches and trainings for you to watch! Also an off leash dog park.
15 locals recommend
Peanut Farm Reserve
21 Spenser St
15 locals recommend
Home to St Kilda City football club (not St Kilda!). Often have matches and trainings for you to watch! Also an off leash dog park.
Farmers market on the morning of the first Sunday of the month. Food, coffee, and awesome locally grown produce.
17 locals recommend
Veg Out
17 locals recommend
Farmers market on the morning of the first Sunday of the month. Food, coffee, and awesome locally grown produce.
Lovely old period mansion and gardens. Definitely worth a look.
76 locals recommend
Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham St
76 locals recommend
Lovely old period mansion and gardens. Definitely worth a look.

Food Scene

A great place for breakfast - awesome menu and coffee.
15a/13-15A Brighton Rd
A great place for breakfast - awesome menu and coffee.
One of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne - bookings not permitted so be there by 6pm for a table!
145 locals recommend
Cicciolina
130 Acland St
145 locals recommend
One of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne - bookings not permitted so be there by 6pm for a table!
A little pricey but really great Mexican Food.
14 locals recommend
Bluecorn Mexican Restaurant
205 Barkly St
14 locals recommend
A little pricey but really great Mexican Food.
Tiny cafe round the corner, popular with the locals for coffee and interesting breakfasts. Closed on Sundays though :-(
21 locals recommend
Kotch Lane
49 Blessington St
21 locals recommend
Tiny cafe round the corner, popular with the locals for coffee and interesting breakfasts. Closed on Sundays though :-(
Arguably the best gelato in Melbourne - named after the two tiles on the street out the front... count the apples on the tiles.
22 locals recommend
Seven Apples Gelato
75 Acland St
22 locals recommend
Arguably the best gelato in Melbourne - named after the two tiles on the street out the front... count the apples on the tiles.

Entertainment & Activities

One of the oldest permanent fun fairs. Check their website for opening hours
468 locals recommend
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower Esplanade
468 locals recommend
One of the oldest permanent fun fairs. Check their website for opening hours
Not a bad beach - very popular on sunny days. But has a great promenade for people watching or just a stroll!
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
697 locals recommend
Not a bad beach - very popular on sunny days. But has a great promenade for people watching or just a stroll!
Amazing new skate bowl. Great to watch the tricks of the kids and pros.
15 locals recommend
St Kilda Skate Park
28 Marine Parade
15 locals recommend
Amazing new skate bowl. Great to watch the tricks of the kids and pros.

Everything Else

Sunday morning - a great market with lots of stalls and things to see.
107 locals recommend
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The Esplanade
107 locals recommend
Sunday morning - a great market with lots of stalls and things to see.
Some really interesting shops and great food offerings. Definitely worth a stroll!
29 locals recommend
Carlisle Street
Carlisle Street
29 locals recommend
Some really interesting shops and great food offerings. Definitely worth a stroll!
Another small theatre popular with locals.
18 locals recommend
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
2 Chapel St
18 locals recommend
Another small theatre popular with locals.
A lovely modern gym. Salt water pool with hydrotherapy pool and steam rooms. Casual passes are pricey though.
11 locals recommend
South Pacific Health Club St Kilda
18 Jacka Blvd
11 locals recommend
A lovely modern gym. Salt water pool with hydrotherapy pool and steam rooms. Casual passes are pricey though.
Lots of operators for Kite Surfing Classes. Mid to high tide only.
51 locals recommend
West Beach Bathers Pavilion
330A Beaconsfield Parade
51 locals recommend
Lots of operators for Kite Surfing Classes. Mid to high tide only.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of Melbourne's most popular gay clubs with different events every night. Most action kicks in from about 11pm on Saturdays.
10 locals recommend
GH Hotel (Greyhound Hotel)
1 Brighton Road
10 locals recommend
One of Melbourne's most popular gay clubs with different events every night. Most action kicks in from about 11pm on Saturdays.

Arts & Culture

A favourite with visiting bands and artists. A spectacular old music hall - half the fun is just visiting the venue.
114 locals recommend
Palais Theatre
Lower Esplanade
114 locals recommend
A favourite with visiting bands and artists. A spectacular old music hall - half the fun is just visiting the venue.
A small theatre that is busy with lots of productions during the year.
12 locals recommend
Theatre Works
Saint Leonards Avenue
12 locals recommend
A small theatre that is busy with lots of productions during the year.
A new theatre in the area in an old cinema.
The George Revival Cinema
135 Fitzroy St
A new theatre in the area in an old cinema.
Often hosts really well produced musicals and other shows.
7 locals recommend
The National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle St
7 locals recommend
Often hosts really well produced musicals and other shows.
A wonderful deco style independent cinema with a fantastic choice of movies.
89 locals recommend
Classic Cinemas
9 Gordon St
89 locals recommend
A wonderful deco style independent cinema with a fantastic choice of movies.

Shopping

Nearest Supermarket.
12 locals recommend
Acland Court Shopping Centre
158 Acland St
12 locals recommend
Nearest Supermarket.
For a quick haircut 7 days a week.
St. Kilda Barber Shop
197 Barkly St
For a quick haircut 7 days a week.
Good, quick, and open late laundrette.
6 locals recommend
Blessington Street Laundrette
22 Blessington St
6 locals recommend
Good, quick, and open late laundrette.
Quality books, music and DVDs.
114 Acland St
Quality books, music and DVDs.