Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,870 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I drove the family out to see the famous bathing boxes of Brighton beach.
Street parking was limited but we found one close by as the nearest lot was blocked off by a construction crew.
There was already a busload of tourists wandering around when we finally stepped onto the sand. We walked from one end of the beach to the other checking out and photographing the famously colorful beach boxes. Most were painted in simple bright colors while others added graphics like a VW van, dolphin, kangaroos, etc.
It still boggles my mind that one recently sold for over $400,000! Quite expensive just to store your beach stuff and hang out.
Overall we spent about half an hour here. That included some time spent scouring the beach for seashells.
Street parking was limited but we found one close by as the nearest lot was blocked off by a construction crew.
There was already a busload of tourists wandering around when we finally stepped onto the sand. We walked from one end of the beach to the other checking out and photographing the famously colorful beach boxes. Most were painted in simple bright colors while others added graphics like a VW van, dolphin, kangaroos, etc.
It still boggles my mind that one recently sold for over $400,000! Quite expensive just to store your beach stuff and hang out.
Overall we spent about half an hour here. That included some time spent scouring the beach for seashells.
Written July 12, 2024
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Rich Muffin
Melbourne, Australia121 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
That coloulrful housee area doesn't have car park. We park our car nearby and walk for 8 mins. Its so cute coloulrful bath houses with Brighton beach. Sunset time is good time to go.
Written December 10, 2024
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sam s
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Nov 2024 • Solo
Perfect way to end a gorgeous day at the beach.
Went for a sunbathe and decided to grab a bite at the pub across the road. The lovely Oskar was so friendly and welcoming, appreciate the fantastic display of hospitality!
Will be back next time the sun is shining for sure!
Went for a sunbathe and decided to grab a bite at the pub across the road. The lovely Oskar was so friendly and welcoming, appreciate the fantastic display of hospitality!
Will be back next time the sun is shining for sure!
Written December 2, 2024
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Marlen360
London, UK3 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Brighton has definitely seen better days. For a one-day-trip this is what you face: The famous beach is painful to walk on, there are no beautiful facilities like shops, restaurants to speak of and many visitors seem to head for alcohol only.
I loved the Leonidas Chocolate Shop and everyone being friendly.
I loved the Leonidas Chocolate Shop and everyone being friendly.
Written June 9, 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,740 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Brighton Beach is the sea-side playground of one of Melbourne's, most affluent suburbs. It's a good beach, fine for swimming; Brighton Beach is best-known for the bathing boxes. The bathing boxes are colorfully painted; they are popular with visitors, who often take selfies. The bathing boxes are mostly owned by local residents, who use them to get changed, store their clothes and so on while they are in the water. Brighton Beach is well-known for its family background.
Written June 23, 2023
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MoRa LAF
Cordoba, Argentina20,776 contributions
May 2023
Brighton Beach, as it is generally known, comprises several kilometers of beach divided into areas with different names: Brighton, Middle Beach and Dendy Street Bech (in the latter there are the colored boxes).
From the CBD it took about 25-30' by metro. The neighborhood is residential with very nice houses of a good standard.
We had pretty bad weather: cold, drizzle, wind... everything bad, haha, but we still decided to walk around with umbrellas in hand, as much as possible. First we went to the beach next to the metro station and after a short walk we arrived at Brighton Gardens, a pleasant green space, to finish at Dendy Street Beach (I did a separate review on their profile).
They are rustic beaches, with plenty of vegetation. Throughout the area there is a continuous path for cyclists along the coast and spaces for parking vehicles.
At the time, obviously, we couldn't enjoy the sea, but I liked getting to know it. We combined it with St. Kilda Beach, a few kilometers away.
My score represents Good (NOT Fair).
From the CBD it took about 25-30' by metro. The neighborhood is residential with very nice houses of a good standard.
We had pretty bad weather: cold, drizzle, wind... everything bad, haha, but we still decided to walk around with umbrellas in hand, as much as possible. First we went to the beach next to the metro station and after a short walk we arrived at Brighton Gardens, a pleasant green space, to finish at Dendy Street Beach (I did a separate review on their profile).
They are rustic beaches, with plenty of vegetation. Throughout the area there is a continuous path for cyclists along the coast and spaces for parking vehicles.
At the time, obviously, we couldn't enjoy the sea, but I liked getting to know it. We combined it with St. Kilda Beach, a few kilometers away.
My score represents Good (NOT Fair).
Written August 13, 2023
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Swisshen
Perth, Australia2,334 contributions
Feb 2020
Love this beach with it's Iconic Beach Huts, which have huge price tags, one selling in 2016 for $285,000, saying that the beautiful artwork on some of the huts is fabulous. The beach is pristine and I loved the shallow rock pools left by the out going tide which are great to explore. If you fancy a swim there are life guards in attendance,or just kick back you heel and enjoy the sun.
Written February 11, 2020
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Travelunravelstheworld
Melbourne, Australia89 contributions
Aug 2020
This a beautiful, well maintained sandy beach. Well looked for the tourists and locals as this is one of Melbourne's great photo opportunities, The Beach Huts!! If you are new to the area, this is a selfie must. Bring your dog, bring the kids, bring your whole family there is heaps of room on the beach and the water is crystal clear and great for a paddle. All the local car parks have fees, but you might get a space down a side street on the the side of the road.
Written August 22, 2020
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Roojesh/Prasila
Darwin, Australia24 contributions
Mar 2021
The beach houses look extreme good in photos and it is mesmerizing when you see these from distance. But when you actually reach there you might ask yourself - what's so fascinating about this? Beach is pristine and it's lovely to have a swim. It's only about 40 minutes by train from Flinder street station (main train station in Melbourne). So if you have couple of spare hours, why not to capture some photos!
Written April 6, 2021
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Ree_Views1
Goulburn, Australia1,460 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I have seen many photos of this iconic beach but have never been this way until now.
It brings a smile to your face. So many cute timber huts all individually painted. The beach is also nice although most people were just there to photograph the huts.
There was an owner there painting his hut and he was happy to talk to us and tell us about them.
Worth a visit!
It brings a smile to your face. So many cute timber huts all individually painted. The beach is also nice although most people were just there to photograph the huts.
There was an owner there painting his hut and he was happy to talk to us and tell us about them.
Worth a visit!
Written January 22, 2020
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Hello..i want to ask..i easy to find uber at brighton beach ?
Written July 10, 2019
hi, train station very near. Uber , not yet try before
Written July 10, 2019
Tanisha
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi! Im wondering which time is the best to visit brighton beach box in late may? Thanks
Written April 21, 2019
in the morning is better because is the weather is good you can get a nice photo shot on the beach. Its very windy make sure to wear some jackets in case you feeling cold.
Written May 1, 2019
We live in Melbourne. We haven’t car. How can we walk to Brighton . Frankston train???
Written March 29, 2019
Go to the nearest train stop to Brighton. You can walk, just follow the signs. It is a very easy walk.
Written April 2, 2019
Linhng
Brunswick, Australia
Hi guys, do u know if there are some fresh water station in bright beach to we can wash our salted water after?
Written February 28, 2019
Yes like most beaches it has a outdoor shower. There is also a toilet block with a small sink
Written February 28, 2019
Is there any parking spot for caravan cause i’m thinking of going by caravan
Written February 24, 2018
Yes.. There's a huge space for parking.
Written March 12, 2018
Hi i would like to know if there is any nearest public toilet that provide warm water for cleaning up after swimming
?
Written December 13, 2017
No warm water but plenty of cold water out-in-the open showers nearby.
Written February 4, 2018
Doreen Tan
Singapore, Singapore
Are there any restaurants within walking distance from herhe beach boxes?
Written June 18, 2017
I found food truck there. But just about 2 trucks.
Written July 12, 2017
I have not seen much review on the food near Brighton Boxes, we are a family of 3 travelling with a 2 yo girl. We need to have access to a few small meals with the little girl, are there restaurants near the beach? Or we would have to bring our own pack lunch for a day trip?
Thanks!
Written April 27, 2017
The Esplanade Hotel is right on the sea , near the jetty - great food.
Lots of eating places on Jetty road (including a nice bakery ) - you will have no problem finding somewhere to eat .
Written April 28, 2017
Hi guys, need abit of advice as I will be bringing my elderly father to see the bathing boxes. I have seen reviews that alighting from middle Brighton stn is nearer for the walking distance. As my dad is very slow in walking thus I would like to check if alighting at Brighton beach stn would be more convenient?
I am okay with taking a cab from middle Brighton stn too but am not very sure if cabs are readily available on the way back as well. Appreciate your kind advices or suggestions.
Written January 31, 2017
Get a taxi or an uber. There's no way he would be wanting to walk there, let alone walk back.
Written February 9, 2017
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