Port Melbourne Beach — Attraction in Melbourne

Here is my review of Port Melbourne Beach - cross-posted to TripAdvisor and Facebook.

Port Melbourne Beach is a safe and clean beach, popular with locals and tourists alike. It is sandwiched between New Beach and South Melbourne Beach. The Port Of Melbourne can be seen from here as well as the West Gate Bridge. Station and Princes Piers are within walking distance, and the Spirit of Tasmania docks in this area too.

Parking is found along the foreshore and nearby streets - be advised check for permit zones [can't park there] and car park pay stations [may need an app, credit card or coins]. There is a tram stop in the vicinity of this area - Number one.

It is the perfect place for beach tennis, exercise, photography and swimming. It is family-friendly, and parts of the beach allow dogs off the leash certain time of the year, so be sure to check 'Maps Melbourne' or signage as you enter.

There are plenty of benches to sit on, small rotundas to shelter under or watch the ferry come in/leave plus small cafes scattered along the foreshore.

Recommended items to bring if swimming - towel, hat, flip flops, insect repellent...

Closest avaliable beach you can reach from the CBD. It's a very large beach if you include the entirety of it. Water doesn't get too rough here, but as a result of being too close to the ships and mouth of the Yarra, it's got a few problems even compared to the other nearby beaches in the bay.

The water quality is not that great because the storm water drain runs literally right off into the water and lots of jet skis and boats come zooming past, so I would not go for a swim with my head below water that's for sure. Also there is a reef nearby so lots of shellfish shells wash up on the beach so if you're not wearing shoes, you have to watch your step both on the sand and in the water.

Lots of jellyfish here as well, so if you're allergic be...

The views are lovely at sunset.

It's a nice way to wind down after a day at work.

Walk along the beach , anytime of the year, metered car parking available. we enjoy taking our husky and shitzu, as close by also has an off dog beach. There are plenty of restaurants and take away.. Or just bring yourself and a bottle of water and enjoy the walk

If it's hot ensure you are well protected and have water, as the walk is long & heatstroke here hits you very quickly.

It can get very cold at night and windy, but it's a quiet...