St Kilda is an inner southern suburb of Melbourne, located on the coast near the northern tip of Port Phillip Bay.

Originally a seaside resort in Melbourne's early years, St Kilda has developed into a trendy and cosmopolitan inner suburb. St Kilda is famous for its restaurants, bars, cafes and nightlife, and not be missed is Acland Street where continental cake shops and cafes dominate this shopping strip.

On the foreshore, popular visitor attractions include the St Kilda Pier with its historic kiosk, the St Kilda Sea Baths, the marina and calm sandy beaches lined with parks and bike tracks.

St Kilda is home to a number of elegant gardens and reserves, including the 6½ hectare heritage-listed Botanical Gardens.

For entertainment, there is the historical Palais Theatre as well as Luna Park for family fun and amusements. St Kilda is home to one of the best known pubs in Melbourne - The Esplanade (or "Espy") - which dates back to 1880.

St Kilda is good base for exploring all that Melbourne has to offer. The city centre is just a short tram trip away, while the surrounding beachside suburbs of Albert Park and Elwood are within easy reach. St Kilda is also adjacent to Albert Park Lake which is surrounded by sporting facilities, parkland, a network of walking and bicycle tracks, and is home to the annual Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Luna Park This famous family amusement park first opened in 1912 and has been entertaining visitors ever since with popular rides such as the Scenic Railway, Ghost Train, Pharaoh's Curse and Street Legal Dodgems

	Jewish Museum of Australia A national centre for Jewish culture protraying the heritage, arts, customs and religious rituals through interactive exhibitions
	Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts Housed in a grand Victorian mansion, is consists of five gallery spaces showcasing innovative and contemporary art and outdoor art works
	Palais Theatre Built in 1927 as a picture theatre, this striking example of Art Deco architecture now functions as a venue for live performances
	Theatreworks See a performance at this creative venue which specialises in alternative theatre

	St Kilda Village A directory of food outlets and retail traders in the Acland Street, Carlisle Street and Barkly Street commercial triangle
	Esplanade Market Held every Sunday, the market is a favourite outlet for hundreds of local artists selling their handmade work direct to the public

	St Kilda Botanic Gardens Established in 1859, the gardens contain hundreds of mature trees, an ornamental pond, gazebo, glasshouses and a giant chess board
	Catani Gardens A formal garden stretching north along the foreshore from the St Kilda Pier with pathways lined by palm trees which lead to the central Bicentennial Rotunda
	Veg Out Community Gardens The site of the former St Kilda Bowling Club has been converted into a community garden with plots of vegetables and flowers combined into an outdoor artistic studio with sculptures and paintings integrated into the landscape

St Kilda Festival A popular event with bands, market stalls and sport competitions

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