Safety Beach

Melbourne

Safety Beach which includes general coastal views
Safety Beach showing café scenes
Safety Beach showing a sandy beach
Safety Beach showing touring
Safety Beach featuring a beach as well as children

Relax at this bayside village, known for its long stretch of golden sands, excellent boating and swimming conditions and beautiful views out to Port Phillip Bay.

Explore the pretty coastline and forested foreshore of Safety Beach, a seaside village that stretches alongside an extended strip of sandy beaches on the Mornington Peninsula. Stroll along 3.5 kilometres (2.2 miles) of golden sands or venture out in a boat to take in gorgeous views of Dromana Bay and wider Port Phillip Bay. The village is picturesquely nestled between Mount Martha to the north and Arthur’s Seat to the south.

Named for its calm waters, Safety Beach is a great place to bring children for a day by the seaside. Bring a towel and relax on sand or enjoy the shade under the tree-lined foreshore. A children’s playground and barbecue area can also be found at the waterfront. Explore the small jetty at the centre of the beach, splash in the shallows or wander north to the Safety Beach Sailing Club. Here, you can watch sailors launching out into the bay or take up sailing lessons with an informative instructor. At the southern end of the beach, you can see brightly cultured bathing boxes, which make for a charming photo opportunity.

Check out the lavish Safety Beach Country Club to the east of the village, which features a golf course, mini golf, tennis courts and a restaurant.

The foreshore strip of Marine Drive is mostly residential, but you can find a busy shopping precinct in the neighbouring village of Dromana, approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) southwest along the coast.

Reach Safety Beach via car within an hour and 20 minutes’ along the Mornington Peninsula Freeway or the coastal Nepean Highway. You can also catch a train to Frankston from Flinders Street Station and connect with the local bus network. Explore the area around Safety Beach with a trip out to the Mornington Peninsula’s furthermost point at Portsea and Point Nepean. You can also visit the region’s wineries and berry farms in nearby Red Hill.


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Top hotels in Safety Beach

Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC
The price is S$117 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$117
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
"I liked the cleanliness, closeness to the beach and the shops, very comfortable bed, lots of channels on TV, all free of charge, lovely receptionist, clean bathroom and great water pressure in the shower!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Seahorse Motel
North Pier Hotel

North Pier Hotel

3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is S$86 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$86
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The bay room views are wonderful. The rooms were spacious, although the bathrooms are curious with an added changing area without seating or a place to hang clothes/robes. The walls are thin, however, and noise carried between rooms easily."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

North Pier Hotel
RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck, VIC
The price is S$191 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$191
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (923 reviews)
"We love it!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Mornington Hotel

Mornington Hotel

4 out of 5
917 Nepean Highway, Mornington, VIC
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Mornington Hotel
Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, VIC
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot, lovely views, great food, great service."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG

5 out of 5
23 Constitution Hill Road, Sorrento, VIC
The price is S$291 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$291
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
"The staff were lovely the room was very nice and cozy made for the perfect winter getaway with our little family"

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Safety Beach

Dromana which includes hiking or walking and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Dromana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Dromana. You might want to make time for a stop at Dromana Beach or Heronswood Garden.

Dromana
Rosebud which includes a sandy beach

Rosebud

Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Arthurs Seat State Park while you're exploring the area.

Rosebud
Mornington featuring signage

Mornington

Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring.

Mornington
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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Rye
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Blairgowrie

Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring.

Blairgowrie
Sorrento showing water sports and a sandy beach

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

Sorrento

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