Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach Tours and Tickets

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A Melbourne icon located in Port Phillip Bay, Brighton Beach boasts golden sand and 82 distinctive bathing boxes. The brightly painted, timber-framed huts date back to the Victorian ages and serve as one of the city’s most photogenic backdrops.

  • Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, 3186

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Q:Why visit Brighton Beach?
A:You should visit Brighton Beach to see the famous local attraction, the Brighton Bathing Boxes. Brighton Beach is also home to one of the nicest and closest city beaches in Melbourne, so it’s perfect if you want to have a beach day but don’t want to travel far from the city center.
Q:What is the beach like at Brighton?
A:While they’re collectively referred to as Brighton Beach, there are actually several beaches at Brighton—each with its own defining features. All of them are sand beaches with generally gentle surf; however, some are backed by seawalls or parks, while others, such as Middle Brighton Beach, have a breakwater and pier.
Q:Is 1 day enough for Brighton Beach?
A:Yes, one day is plenty of time at Brighton Beach, allowing you to see the beach's iconic bathing boxes and visit some of the different beaches along its waterfront. Of course, after your first visit, you may find that you want to spend even more time by the beach.
Q:Which train station is best for Brighton Beach?
A:The best train station for visiting Brighton Beach is Brighton Beach Station on the Frankston and Sandringham Line as it lets you quickly walk to the beach. If you wish to visit the Brighton Bathing Boxes, you can also use Middle Brighton Station, as the walking distance is roughly the same.
Q:Is it safe to swim in the sea at Brighton?
A:Yes, it’s safe to swim at Brighton Beach although some areas are safer than others. Middle Brighton Beach is considered the safest place in the area because it’s patrolled by lifeguards during the summer, while Dendy Street Beach and Brighton Beach are relatively safe but are not patrolled.
Q:What time does Brighton Beach close?
A:Brighton Beach is a public beach that doesn’t close overnight, meaning you can visit the beach at any time of day or night. It’s recommended to only swim during daylight hours and when lifeguards from the Brighton Life Saving Club are on duty at Middle Brighton Beach.