awesome place. good beach (not as great as a caribbean beach) but its not just the beach thats the deal in st.kilda. its the total package. the life in this area of melbourne, from the nearby albert lake and park, the footy, the restaurant scene etc. you'll also catch some jazz, and lots of other genres playing in the bars and restaurants there. plus, there is summer salsa at the baths, and nearby city hall etc. lots happening! they may be about to destroy it though, from what some folks down under think. there is plan to buid a mall blah blah blah. hopefully, it will always be an interesting ecclectic place!!!