What's Brighton Like?
In Brighton, you can spend time checking out the churches, cafes, and shops. Enjoy this a family-friendly neighborhood's beach views. Hunt for sand dollars at Brighton Beach and Elwood Beach. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Crown Casino and Melbourne Central.
How to Get to Brighton
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Brighton
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Brighton
- Avalon Airport (AVV), 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Brighton
Getting to Brighton on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- North Brighton Station
- Middle Brighton Station
- Gardenvale Station
Things to See and Do in and around Brighton
What to See in Brighton
- Brighton Beach
- Elwood Beach
Things to Do near Brighton:
- Brighton Bathing Boxes (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- St. Kilda Botanical Gardens (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Acland Street (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Luna Park (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
- Palais Theatre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 67°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 50°F)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)