Loved the atmosphere of this beach town, the beach is really nice although there isn't any waves to actually surf. Great beach to visit which is not far away from Melbourne CBD about one hour drive.
We spent some time at Rye Beach and just took a spot where we could park the car. We liked the beach for its long shallowness allow the kids to play in the water at a depth they liked. There was also a considerable amount of water sports (jet skis, sailing etc.) but this was farther out and did not impact the kids playing. There was a lot of sand and very little maritime life.Food and Bathroom facilities in the nearby businesses (not at the beach).
Lovely place to visit, beach is lovely to walk upon, the shops around are great with NICE coffee for a early morning treat. We did stay at the Aquabelle Apartments, and Rye beach is right across the road. The old timers were great for a chat in the morning. After growing up at Mt Martha, I haven't visited for over 25 yrs, good to get back for a relaxing long weekend.
We drove here after a morning at the Peninsula Hot Springs and after a lovely healthy lunch at the Raw on Rye Tea House we easily found a parking spot and walked along the gorgeous beach finding a shady spot under the trees for a rest. This is a gorgeous region with miles of white sandy beaches and the Rye beach shops and cafes are an added attraction. You could get used to this lifestyle !
Loved Rye beach! It wasn't busy and the sand and water was beautiful! Very clean and relaxing! Schoolies was happening at the same time and this didn't detract. Some lovely beach huts that take great pictures.
Great clean beach, lovely pier, well used by walkers and cyclists on the trails. Just across the road from town and handy to amenities
Travel away from the peer, after you've walked it of course, for more space away from all the travellers.
Beautiful blue waters. 2ish hours away from CBD. There's a lot to do around the area, water sports, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming at the beaches, lookouts, camping etc.
Lovely beach town. We enjoyed a very good meal at the rye hotel. Watching gpele dressed for halloween
nice beach ,not too many waves nice spot to sit or go for a beach walkclose to other rye attractions such as Cafes and Accommodation