Looking for the best beaches in Mornington? Here is the local guide and why you should visit.

1. Mothers Beach (my absolute favourite!)

Mothers Beach Mornington is a beautiful sandy beach scattered with bathing boxes. Calm beach, great for kids to go swimming and beach has bathroom facilities.  Only a short walk to the Mornington Pier, where you can grab some fish and chips or try your luck fishing. This beach is also located near Mornington Park and Main Street Mornington.

2. Royal Beach

Royal Beach Mornington is located directly opposite the Bayside Beach House Mornington and is surrounded by cliffs at each end so your dog can't run off and you don't have to worry about where the dog beach starts and where it ends. We love it for the off leash dog beach and the rock pools where you will often see starfish, sea urchins, small fish and other marine life and on a clear day you can see the city skyline from the beach.

3. Mills Beach (Patrolled by the surf life saving club)

Mills Beach Mornington is another beautify sandy beach that is also scattered with the famous Mornington Peninsula Beach Boxes. The water is calm and shallow, which is great for kids swimming and for paddle boarding. There is also a picnic area, where you can enjoy your lunch.

The Mornington Racecourse holds a number of exciting events throughout the year including music festivals and concerts such as:

The Red Hot Summer Tour 11th April 2026 features Missy Higgins, the Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers & Jess Hitchcock!

Artists such as ZZ Top, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, and The Living End, having previously welcomed the likes of Jet, The Veronicas, Baby Animals and Spiderbait.

Horse racing events such as the Mornington Cup (18th April 2026)

The Briars is a Conservation Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 450 Nepean Highway Mount Martha. In addition to the Wildlife Sanctuary there is also a National Trust-listed heritage homestead with gardens, picnic areas with free BBQs,  nursery and a Community Forest. 

In addition to the above, the Briars often hosts Markets, music performances, tours and school holiday programs and is well worth a visit!