Brighton Beach - Melbourne

Melbourne Beaches? Beach News

Description

Brighton is a popular Port Phillip Bay beach around 7kms south of Melbourne CBD. The beach, including Middle Brighton Beach to the north, consists of several small coves that end at Green Point, followed by a stretch of straight sand that continues into Hampton Beach to the south.
All up there is around a kilometre of sandy beach. Brighton is a bay beach, protected from ocean swell, and north of Green Point has some protection from southerly winds.
There is a large pier and marina at Middle Brighton, sea baths with a café restaurant and just south of Middle Brighton are the famous Brighton Beach Huts.
Sunbathing, Swimming, Sightseeing, fishing and Kitesurfing are popular activities on this beach.

Name

Brighton was named for the sea side resort town in England.

Brighton Beach Map

Brighton has its own lifesaving club. Volunteers patrol beach on weekends and public holidays from end of November to start of April.

Toilets

Outdoor Coldwater Shwoers

There are plenty of parks around, including Brighton Beach Gardens, but few facillities like tables, pavillions or electric BBQs.

Middle Brighton Pier is popular spot for fishing and sightseeing.

Middle Brighton Sea Baths is an enclosed swimming area next to the pier. There is an entry charge to swim here.

There are a few good restaurants around with good views of the beach, including a café/bar and restaurant at Middle Brighton Sea Baths.

Fast Food outlets around Brighton

Brighton is home to a few major hotels including Rydges and Savoy.

Brighton Beach is in a cove which offers some protecting from southerly winds. Sunbathing is popular on this beach.

Brighton is a bay beach protected from ocean swell. There is also some protectiong from southerly winds, making it a nice place to take a swim.

Fishing is popular from Middle Brighton Pier with squid, snapper and flathead targeted.

Beach Walks

Kitesurfing is popular at Brighton Beach.