St Kilda Sea Baths

St Kilda Sea Baths is a historic bayside complex on Jacka Boulevard in St Kilda, within the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria. Located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, it features a heated 25-metre seawater pool, spa, health club and waterfront restaurants. Notable for its 1930s Moorish-style architecture and heritage listing, it has operated as public sea baths since the 1850s and remains a prominent leisure and dining destination.

Visitors can expect a multi-level waterfront complex directly on St Kilda Beach overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The centrepiece is a heated 25-metre seawater pool with spa, sauna and health club facilities, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and function spaces with bay views. The building retains distinctive Moorish-inspired arches and domes from its 1931 design. Areas to explore include the pool deck, wellness areas, and dining terraces along the promenade.

Sea bathing facilities have existed at this site since the 1850s. The current Moorish-style complex was built in 1931 and is heritage listed for its interwar architecture. The building was largely destroyed by fire and storm damage and was reconstructed and reopened in 1993, retaining the historic facade and dome features while adding modern pool and hospitality facilities.

An iconic bayside landmark for Melbourne, the Sea Baths has long served as a social, recreational and dining hub for St Kilda and Port Phillip Bay. It reflects the historic Australian tradition of seaside baths and remains a prominent community leisure destination combining health, fitness and waterfront hospitality.