St Kilda is a favorite bayside suburb
which is a favorite for visitors to Melbourne.
In the early 1900's St Kilda was one of
the most fashionable suburbs, with exotic mansions, hotels
and guest houses being built. After World War 2 St Kilda was
known for its seedy side with crime, prostitution and drugs.
but more recently with the increase in housing prices and
the want to live close to the city St Kilda has bounced back
to being one of Melbourne's most fashionable suburbs again.
St Kilda is alive with development with
apartments, new cafes, restaurants and a new exciting image.
It is a mecca for tourists and Melbournians alike.
Luna Park is one of Melbourne's most love landmarks.
Beautifully restored it is one of the oldest amusement parks still
operating in the world
The Esplanade in St Kilda is home to a
fantastic art and craft market which operates
Sundays all through the year
People flock to St Kilda for great cafes,
bars or just people watching.
Luna Park is a must, it is a old
seaside amusement park with working wooden roller coaster
and many other historic rides.
Sunday St Kilda is home to one of the
best art and craft markets in Australia. It attracts
thousands looking for that something different.
Summer time the beach comes alive with
just as many people enjoying the sights as those enjoying
the sun. Thousands flock to the sand to sun bake, swim, see
or be seen.
Acland Street is home to some of the
best continental cake shops to be found in Melbourne, just
staring in the window will be sure to put on calories.
MELBOURNE
