Summer with CoWork Me: The St Kilda Experience šŸŒž

by | Jan 18, 2023 | News

With a CoWork Me membership, your perks extend beyond the office.

Having a CoWork Me membership not only means you get to work in a great space, but you also have a chance to explore the many gifts St Kilda has to offer. Now that itā€™s summer – what better time to do it!

CoWork Me in St Kilda is perfectly located between the hustle and bustle of the CBD and quiet Melbourne suburbia that has some of the best spots for all things arts, food and culture. So post a hectic work day, St Kilda is an ideal place to wind down and wine down.

Don’t know where to start? We’ve put together our top things to do St Kilda to make your summer even more memorable.

Explore St Kilda Beach & Pier!

St Kilda Beach is a 10 minute walk from CoWork Me and is one of the most popular, vibrant and scenic beaches in the area. This beach is the ultimate destination for tourists who wish to spend a day in the balmy breeze and sands of the seashore or take part in some water – based adventures. Renowned for its penguin sightings, the beach offers stunning views of the ocean waters and Melbourneā€™s skyline.

Thereā€™s also plenty of shopping opportunities like the weekend art-and-craft market Ā markets and pop up stalls on the Esplande and many famous dining spots like Stokehouse, Republica and Captain Baxter.

Stop and Shop on Acland stĀ 

For all our shopaholic members, youā€™re in luck! St Kilda has two distinct retail strips – Fitzroy and Acland Street which make for a perfect retail therapy stroll. The area is host to many funky bars, outstanding restaurants and eclectic shops to choose from.Ā 

Acland Street is on any visitorā€™s must-see list while in Melbourne – it’s a great way to get a sample of the local culture city life and vibrant nightlife in the area.

This street also has plenty of quaint bakeries + coffee shops to enjoy mid shopping spree, the most famous ones being Monarch Cakes, Woodfrog Bakery and Europa.Ā 

Get on a rollercoaster at Luna ParkĀ 

Ideally located next to St Kilda beach, Melbourne’s Luna Park is always a great day out for the young and the young at heart! Luna Park Melbourne is a small Family Friendly Amusement Park in St Kilda. Experience one of the top ā€˜Things to do in Melbourneā€™ ā€“ Just for Fun! Soak up the spectacular carnival atmosphere with a wide range of rides and attractions for all ages. After you’ve been thrilled and entertained on the rides and enjoyed the delicious food and drinks available, test your skills and luck on the carnival games.

rollercoaster at Luna Park

Get lost in nature at the Botanical Gardens

The St. Kilda Botanical Gardens is a magnificent 19th-century garden in the historic inner-southeast suburb of St. Kilda. Established in 1859, the gardens have evolved throughout the decades to include extensive seasonal flowerbeds, lush exotic forests, a rose garden, a conservatory and a range of native Australian plant species. Stroll amid the gardensā€™ gorgeous collections of seasonal flowers and indigenous plants, check out the ornamental pond, explore glasshouses and discover innovative new concepts at the Eco-Centre.

Botanical Gardens

Catch a gig at the Palais Theatre

Across the road from Luna Park, the Palais Theatre is St Kildaā€™s other iconic live-music venue. An Art Deco masterpiece built as a cinema in 1927, the Palais began inviting bands onto its stage during the 1950s, welcoming everyone from the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys to Tom Jones and Roy Orbison over the years. A 30-year restoration project began in 2017, cementing the 3,000-seat theatreā€™s place in Melbourneā€™s music scene for decades to come.

Rhea Rebello

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