Shelby’s Beachside Cottage
Movies
Movie lovers can get their fix while they are here at Glenelg. Event Cinemas Glenelg are a smaller branch of the franchise and offer arthouse and niche screenings alongside the popular blockbusters. The cinemas are only a few years old, so they offer the latest in comfort and experience too.
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GU Film House
2 Cowper StMovie lovers can get their fix while they are here at Glenelg. Event Cinemas Glenelg are a smaller branch of the franchise and offer arthouse and niche screenings alongside the popular blockbusters. The cinemas are only a few years old, so they offer the latest in comfort and experience too.
Sightseeing
Glenelg is the type of place to visit even if there is no plan for the day. Head to “The Bay” (as the locals tend to call it) and simply wander along Jetty Road. Eat lunch in a cafe/restaurant, browse the shops, grab an ice cream and walk along the jetty. Catch a movie in the afternoon and watch the sun go down while sipping a cocktail in one of the many bars.
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Jetty Road
Jetty RoadGlenelg is the type of place to visit even if there is no plan for the day. Head to “The Bay” (as the locals tend to call it) and simply wander along Jetty Road. Eat lunch in a cafe/restaurant, browse the shops, grab an ice cream and walk along the jetty. Catch a movie in the afternoon and watch the sun go down while sipping a cocktail in one of the many bars.
There are some obvious locations in Glenelg for a walk. Hit the beach and you can walk for kilometres in each direction. Stay on the coastal path adjacent to the beach and walk even further (this path stretches almost the entire 70km of Adelaide’s foreshore. Some sections are still being completed or upgraded for bikes and prams, but around Glenelg it’s all finished). For a short stroll head to the end of the Glenelg Jetty. If aimless walking is not your thing, you can take a self-guided walk around the suburb to admire the Glenelg mansions.
Sydney has Bondi, Melbourne has St Kilda – in South Australia the first beach people interstate think about is likely to be Glenelg. And for good reason too. The beach is a wide strip of white sand lapped by gentle waves. The water is generally shallow and calm, making it a great place for young and less confident swimmers. The beach is also patrolled by lifesavers in the warmer months for extra safety.
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Glenelg
There are some obvious locations in Glenelg for a walk. Hit the beach and you can walk for kilometres in each direction. Stay on the coastal path adjacent to the beach and walk even further (this path stretches almost the entire 70km of Adelaide’s foreshore. Some sections are still being completed or upgraded for bikes and prams, but around Glenelg it’s all finished). For a short stroll head to the end of the Glenelg Jetty. If aimless walking is not your thing, you can take a self-guided walk around the suburb to admire the Glenelg mansions.
Sydney has Bondi, Melbourne has St Kilda – in South Australia the first beach people interstate think about is likely to be Glenelg. And for good reason too. The beach is a wide strip of white sand lapped by gentle waves. The water is generally shallow and calm, making it a great place for young and less confident swimmers. The beach is also patrolled by lifesavers in the warmer months for extra safety.
In 1936 Governor John Hindmarsh stood near an old bent gum tree and declared, in the name of King William IV, this to be the colony of South Australia. Today that gum tree has been preserved and is the location of South Australia’s official Proclamation Day ceremony on December 28th each year.
Located in a backstreet on Glenelg, it’s now in the corner of a leafy park. If it’s lunch time, pack a picnic or bring supplies to use the provided BBQ to cook up a meal.
Old Gum Tree Reserve
MacFarlane StreetIn 1936 Governor John Hindmarsh stood near an old bent gum tree and declared, in the name of King William IV, this to be the colony of South Australia. Today that gum tree has been preserved and is the location of South Australia’s official Proclamation Day ceremony on December 28th each year.
Located in a backstreet on Glenelg, it’s now in the corner of a leafy park. If it’s lunch time, pack a picnic or bring supplies to use the provided BBQ to cook up a meal.
The waters of Holdfast Bay and further into the gulf are always filled with dolphins – and you can take a cruise from Glenelg to see them. Spend the morning on a catamaran cruising the waters looking for the dolphins – who are said to seek out the boat so it’s not hard to find them. Then, if conditions are right, there are options to get in the water with the dolphins. This is best done in summer, although they do provide wetsuits to help in the colder weather.
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Temptation Sailing
10 Holdfast PromenadeThe waters of Holdfast Bay and further into the gulf are always filled with dolphins – and you can take a cruise from Glenelg to see them. Spend the morning on a catamaran cruising the waters looking for the dolphins – who are said to seek out the boat so it’s not hard to find them. Then, if conditions are right, there are options to get in the water with the dolphins. This is best done in summer, although they do provide wetsuits to help in the colder weather.
For the Kids
This is a summer-only attraction in Glenelg as during the winter the Skyline Ferris Wheel is packed up and it goes into hibernation. It emerges around October each year as the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel, and stays in place until May, offering views over Glenelg, the beach, and the surrounding suburbs every day from 10am until 9:30pm.
MIX 102.3 GIANT WHEEL
BLK1 S EsplanadeThis is a summer-only attraction in Glenelg as during the winter the Skyline Ferris Wheel is packed up and it goes into hibernation. It emerges around October each year as the Mix102.3 Giant Wheel, and stays in place until May, offering views over Glenelg, the beach, and the surrounding suburbs every day from 10am until 9:30pm.
The Beachouse is a family amusement centre right on the beach at Glenelg. Kids will love coming here to slide down the waterslides, ride the dodgem cars and bumper boats, play mini golf and much more! There is no entry fee to The Beachouse, you pay as you go along. There will often be times sessions where one payment covers everything. Look out for them in the mornings, particularly on weekends and in school holidays
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The Beachouse
4 Colley TerraceThe Beachouse is a family amusement centre right on the beach at Glenelg. Kids will love coming here to slide down the waterslides, ride the dodgem cars and bumper boats, play mini golf and much more! There is no entry fee to The Beachouse, you pay as you go along. There will often be times sessions where one payment covers everything. Look out for them in the mornings, particularly on weekends and in school holidays
Social History Museum
The Bay Discovery Centre describes itself as “a Social History Museum celebrating the cultural heritage of South Australia.” This is a small but fun and colourful museum with displays on everything from the first South Australian settlers (who landed here at Glenelg) to swimwear throughout the years, to the Glenelg tram and Magic Mountain (a theme park that was in the area for many years). The Bay Discovery Centre is open daily from 10am-2pm and entry is by gold coin donation.
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Bay Discovery Centre
The Bay Discovery Centre describes itself as “a Social History Museum celebrating the cultural heritage of South Australia.” This is a small but fun and colourful museum with displays on everything from the first South Australian settlers (who landed here at Glenelg) to swimwear throughout the years, to the Glenelg tram and Magic Mountain (a theme park that was in the area for many years). The Bay Discovery Centre is open daily from 10am-2pm and entry is by gold coin donation.
Art
Glenelg Art Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Stamford Grand Adelaide at the end of Jetty Road. There are all sorts of artworks that can be found here, from the expected paintings to sculpture, books, jewellery, and skincare. It is part a collective space that welcomes Aboriginal artists mostly from central Australia and the APY Lands in the north of South Australia and part a traditional gallery.
Glenelg Art Gallery
6 Moseley StGlenelg Art Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Stamford Grand Adelaide at the end of Jetty Road. There are all sorts of artworks that can be found here, from the expected paintings to sculpture, books, jewellery, and skincare. It is part a collective space that welcomes Aboriginal artists mostly from central Australia and the APY Lands in the north of South Australia and part a traditional gallery.
Food scene
Glenelg has a plethora of ice cream shops, from St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert, which is a sit-down café, to all the usual hole-in-the-wall type places, such as Copenhagen, Gelatissimo and Cold Rock.
Gelatissimo
B45 Jetty RdGlenelg has a plethora of ice cream shops, from St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert, which is a sit-down café, to all the usual hole-in-the-wall type places, such as Copenhagen, Gelatissimo and Cold Rock.
During the summer months, you can enjoy a relaxing beach club atmosphere right here in Glenelg.
The Moseley Beach Club first appeared on the sand just north of the Glenelg jetty in 2017. Now it’s a welcomed and popular attraction each summer.
Entry to the Moseley Beach Club is free, but it does cost if you want to hire a lounge or a day bed. On the weekends they open early for breakfast, and DJs are usually playing later in the day.
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The Moseley Beach Club
During the summer months, you can enjoy a relaxing beach club atmosphere right here in Glenelg.
The Moseley Beach Club first appeared on the sand just north of the Glenelg jetty in 2017. Now it’s a welcomed and popular attraction each summer.
Entry to the Moseley Beach Club is free, but it does cost if you want to hire a lounge or a day bed. On the weekends they open early for breakfast, and DJs are usually playing later in the day.
There are so many food options at Glenelg. Anything you could possibly want you can find here somewhere. From fast food to chain restaurants, takeaways to cafes, pub meals to fine dining, it’s all here. The restaurants are scattered all around the place.
If you are looking for restaurants that are a little more up-market, consider the Glenelg Marina Pier for options like Sammy’s on the Marina and the Marina Sunset Bar. More casual venues, cafes and fast food are found on and around Jetty Road. I recommend trying Doughballs Pizza, Moseley Bar and Restaurant for good pub meals and St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert for coffee and dessert. For a treat, visit the Stamford Plaza Adelaide for their high tea.
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The Marina Pier
There are so many food options at Glenelg. Anything you could possibly want you can find here somewhere. From fast food to chain restaurants, takeaways to cafes, pub meals to fine dining, it’s all here. The restaurants are scattered all around the place.
If you are looking for restaurants that are a little more up-market, consider the Glenelg Marina Pier for options like Sammy’s on the Marina and the Marina Sunset Bar. More casual venues, cafes and fast food are found on and around Jetty Road. I recommend trying Doughballs Pizza, Moseley Bar and Restaurant for good pub meals and St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert for coffee and dessert. For a treat, visit the Stamford Plaza Adelaide for their high tea.