Guidebook for Brighton

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Guidebook for Brighton

Food Scene

Yummy treats and fresh bread
22 locals recommend
Brighton Jetty Bakery
83 Jetty Rd
22 locals recommend
Yummy treats and fresh bread
Trendy coffee service. Unusual menu (nice). Young scene. Very popular (you may need to wait).
10 locals recommend
C.R.E.A.M
49 Jetty Rd
10 locals recommend
Trendy coffee service. Unusual menu (nice). Young scene. Very popular (you may need to wait).
Grab an ice-cream for your stroll down the jetty, or some hot waffles or donuts to have with your coffee.
31 locals recommend
Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream Cone Co
253 Seaview Rd
31 locals recommend
Grab an ice-cream for your stroll down the jetty, or some hot waffles or donuts to have with your coffee.
Nice food and coffee. You can also check out their collection of Marylin Monroe pictures and items.
A Cafe Etc.
71 Jetty Rd
Nice food and coffee. You can also check out their collection of Marylin Monroe pictures and items.
Slightly more formal dining. View of beach & Jetty. Nice menu.
6 locals recommend
View at 85 Café
85 Jetty Rd
6 locals recommend
Slightly more formal dining. View of beach & Jetty. Nice menu.

Drinks & Nightlife

Casual meals, relaxed environment. Multiple dining/drinking areas.
22 locals recommend
Esplanade Hotel
135 Esplanade
22 locals recommend
Casual meals, relaxed environment. Multiple dining/drinking areas.

Shopping

Actually now located almost opposite the end of Jetty Rd (on Brighton Road). Great for finding replacement items cheap (for example if you forgot to pack pyjamas or a jumper)
St Vincent de Paul Society
430 Brighton Rd
Actually now located almost opposite the end of Jetty Rd (on Brighton Road). Great for finding replacement items cheap (for example if you forgot to pack pyjamas or a jumper)
Interesting trinkets, jewellery and gifts
Aqua Living Gifts
51 Jetty Rd
Interesting trinkets, jewellery and gifts
Something for the kiddies?
Jetty Babes
61 Jetty Rd
Something for the kiddies?

Essentials

Cheapest of the local supermarkets but carries only a limited range of brands.
7 locals recommend
Woolworths Brighton
437-441 Brighton Road
7 locals recommend
Cheapest of the local supermarkets but carries only a limited range of brands.
Located in a group of other useful shops. Carries a wide range of brands - especially unique and gourmet South Australian produce!
17 locals recommend
Foodland Supermarkets
525 Brighton Rd
17 locals recommend
Located in a group of other useful shops. Carries a wide range of brands - especially unique and gourmet South Australian produce!

Entertainment & Activities

Good family outing (kids). Waterslide, rides and games. Also has mini golf and other "big kid" games.
83 locals recommend
The Beachouse
4 Colley Terrace
83 locals recommend
Good family outing (kids). Waterslide, rides and games. Also has mini golf and other "big kid" games.
Major cricket and football (AFL) events. Many Business events are held here too. Worth a look, even if you don't want to attend a sports event. The river area (Elder Park) is nearby.
262 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial Drive
262 locals recommend
Major cricket and football (AFL) events. Many Business events are held here too. Worth a look, even if you don't want to attend a sports event. The river area (Elder Park) is nearby.
A historic old theatre. Very cheap (e.g. about $10 for TWO late release movies!). Not open every day (check local cinema guides).
Windsor Theatres
1 Commercial Rd
A historic old theatre. Very cheap (e.g. about $10 for TWO late release movies!). Not open every day (check local cinema guides).

Getting Around

Brighton Railway Station has trains to the city or South to Noarlunga and Seaford. The station is also a hub for various bus routes. You can get a bus from here to Westfield Marion (big shopping mall) or Flinders Medical Centre.
Brighton station
Brighton Railway Station has trains to the city or South to Noarlunga and Seaford. The station is also a hub for various bus routes. You can get a bus from here to Westfield Marion (big shopping mall) or Flinders Medical Centre.

Sightseeing

Enjoy a stroll by the river. Cafes nearby. Close to St Peter's Cathedral and Adelaide Festival Centre. Take a ride on iconic "Popeye" boat or paddle with a loved one on a paddle boat. Not far from Adelaide railway station.
26 locals recommend
Elder Park
King William Road
26 locals recommend
Enjoy a stroll by the river. Cafes nearby. Close to St Peter's Cathedral and Adelaide Festival Centre. Take a ride on iconic "Popeye" boat or paddle with a loved one on a paddle boat. Not far from Adelaide railway station.