I live about four kilometers from Frankston, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula and south east of Melbourne (about 41 kilometers from the city center). It is a quiet little town with 128,576 inhabitants. The beach [on Port PhillipBay ] is the focal point but there are plenty of other things to do in Frankston. The foreshore is a lovely spot to picnic or partake of fish and chips and there is an Italian restaurant (Sofia's) where pizza and pasta can be bought.They also have the takeaway section and ice creams to enjoy. On occasions the food trucks visit over a weekend and this is also very popular.
The pier is a great place to walk down and is a popular spot for fishing. Also on offer in this area is a fabulous adventure playground for the kids and a board walk next to it for a stroll and to admire the scenery. The building that houses the restaurant also contains the souvenir shop for tourists to purchase some amazing Australian products to take home.Don't forget when you visit the beach, to take sunscreen and a hat. It can get very hot down there.
Over the summer months the sand sculptures are a novel experience for kids and adults alike. Also over the summer holidays a small carnival is set up with side stalls and rides.Other attractions in Frankston include the shopping precinct and Bayside shopping centre. These house the usual assortment of shops such as K Mart, Target, Aldi, Coles, Reject store, and of course Myers. There are also a wide variety of speciality stores to cater for your every need and two food courts. Along with the shops there is a large cinema complex with restaurants along both sides. The main street and side streets contain plenty of places to eat including Japanese, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Sushi, and coffee shops. There is still a book shop left called Robinson's which is an exceptionally good on, where you can sit and browse through a book. A great place to spend some time.
Another pastime of mine is op shopping (shopping for second hand goods) and Frankston offers a few good ones to browse in. Here you can look for clothes, books, kitchenalia, shoes, jewellery, handbags, scarves, manchester, and nick nacks. All the money from these stores goes to their respective charity. A great way to shop, recycle and help others in the process. All manned by volunteers. They are also a great place for a special one of a kind find, as long as you are wiling to rummage.
On the outskirts of the shops is the Frankston Arts Center. This is a vibrant place where many shows are put on to enjoy and many classes hold their end of year recital. The ballet is held several times a year and a wide variety of singers and performers have shows as well. It is a great venue for a special occasion.Alongside the Art Center is the public library. A modern state of the art building which houses a large variety of books and entertainment. On offer are music CD's, DVD's, fiction, non-fiction and audio books to borrow. The library also hosts story time, book clubs, family history group and sometimes 'Book well' sessions (a discussion group for short stories and poetry). It is also a great place to just sit inside and flip through a magazine or use the computers. Enjoy it's atmosphere.
There is a small botanical garden tucked away in Frankston, ideal for a stroll, a picnic or feeding the ducks on the pond. A children's playground is available and so is a fern walk.
For a more spectacular niew of the bay you can drive up the top of Oliver's Hill and enjoy the experience
from the lookout. Stop and admire and take some photos. It is worth it.
Frankston is a lovely place to visit for a break from city life. Come and enjoy.
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