Things to do in St Kilda
A curated neighbourhood guide — walks, culture, food, and local favourites.
A long beachfront promenade stretching from Port Melbourne to Elwood, popular for walking, cycling, and swimming. The view back toward the city skyline at dusk is one of Melbourne's most recognisable.
An iconic heritage amusement park operating since 1912, perched at the end of the foreshore. The Scenic Railway is one of the oldest continually operating roller coasters in the world.
A long-running weekly arts and crafts market held every Sunday along the Upper Esplanade. Stalls are predominantly local artists and makers — no imported goods or resellers.
A strip of old-school European-style patisseries and cake shops that have anchored Acland Street for decades. The window displays of layered tortes and cream cakes are a St Kilda institution in their own right.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
A quiet 6.5-hectare garden tucked behind Blessington Street, featuring a conservatory, rose garden, and large fig trees. Far less crowded than the Royal Botanic Gardens and genuinely peaceful on weekday mornings.