Dendy Street Beach
A lovely bayside beach at Brighton in Melbourne with a 4.4 rating across 258 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dendy Street Beach is a lovely stretch of sand on the Bay Trail at Brighton, on Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne's bayside south. A 4.4 rating from 258 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved beach.
The appeal is a classic bayside beach, famous for its colourful bathing boxes — calm waters, golden sand and lovely views across the bay to the city skyline, ideal for a swim, a stroll or a relaxed day by the sea. The iconic Brighton bathing boxes make it one of Melbourne's most photographed beaches.
Beach conditions and facilities change with the weather and seasons, so check conditions, swim where patrolled and heed any safety signage. Bring sun protection and water, and enjoy this lovely bayside beach at a relaxed pace.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 73
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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