In the last few decades, the beach was notorious for the prostitutes and drug addicts that roamed there, but today it is enjoying a resurgence, largely driven by the surge in real estate prices. At any rate, it is a favorite haunt of locals and backpackers. Watch for the Sunday crafts market on the Upper Esplanade.
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St. Kilda Beach photos