Mentone dog beach
Western side of Mentone Beach is a well-known year-round dog stretch — eastern side is for bathers.
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Western side of Mentone Beach is a well-known year-round dog stretch — eastern side is for bathers.
View placeFamily-friendly southern bayside stretch with calm water — confirm Kingston Council dog zone and hours.
View placeQuiet southern bayside stretch from the wooden ramp towards the yacht club — rock pools and short sand at low tide.
View placeBayside favourite at Edward Street — busy off-leash stretch; shelter near the cliff point on windy days.
View placeSouthern bayside dog beach favourite with scenic cliffs — confirm Bayside City Council hours and zones.
View placeYear-round off-leash bayside classic — calm water and a strong local dog community; often partly fenced.
View placePopular Port Phillip dog stretch with summer time windows — verify hours before you go, especially Nov–Mar.
View placeSt Kilda Harbour and pier-side sand — off-leash in signed zones (often Apr–Oct); north of the pier is the popular harbour paddle spot.
View placeYear-round Port Phillip dog beach staple — one of the most searched “dogs allowed beach” spots near the city.
View placeSigned sand between Kerferd Road Pier and Langridge Street with seasonal time rules — check Port Phillip signs.
View placeSouthern bayside dog beach with seasonal daytime exclusions on many councils’ calendars — check hours in summer.
View placeDesignated Port Melbourne sand zones for dogs — some stretches are year-round, others have summer hours.
View placeMateLoop lists places for convenience. Distances are approximate from suburb centres. Council rules, times and seasonal bans change — always follow local signs and official council websites.