Brighton

Adelaide

Brighton Beach featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a beach
Brighton Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
Brighton Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views
Brighton Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as an individual child
Brighton Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

A historic jetty, elegant promenade and sweeping sandy beach make for a delightful day at this coastal suburb, only a short trip away from downtown Adelaide.

Discover a picturesque seaside village with heritage charm in Brighton, a fantastic daytrip destination easily accessible from metropolitan Adelaide. This suburb is in touch with the city but has the calm of a beach town.

Stroll along the long-established Brighton Jetty and enjoy the magnificent ocean views. This concrete jetty was built in the 1990s, replacing the original wooden structure that stood here for over a century. As you walk along the jetty, look for public works by local artists and the phone tower that resembles the mast of a ship.

Brighton has a collection of interesting shops within its preserved streetscapes and historic frontages. Look for the Pier Building on the Esplanade and the art deco Civic Centre building on Jetty Road. More of the area’s heritage buildings can be seen along Old Beach Road.

Walk between the majestic fig trees that line the main roads. Catch a film at the Windsor Theatre. Approach the beach from Jetty Road and you’ll see the beautiful Arch of Remembrance, a memorial to the local citizens who lost their lives at war.

When the weather is clear, get lunch to go and have a picnic on the spacious beach. The modern Brighton Surf Life Saving Club looks over the beach from the Esplanade. Swim in the safe and calm waters or sit on the sand and watch locals fishing for squid off the jetty. Check out one of the watersports events, such as the annual Brighton Jetty Classic open-water swimming competition, which is accompanied by an outdoor sculpture show.

To the north of Brighton is the busier suburb of Glenelg. The small hamlet of Seacliff is situated to the south. Go for a trek along the coastline here and discover the perfect place to look back over the waters of Holdfast Bay to the skyline of Adelaide. You can catch a train to Brighton from the city or make the 14.9-kilometre (9.2-mile) journey by car.


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Hilton Adelaide

Hilton Adelaide

5 out of 5
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA
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$95 nightly
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The Executive Lounge for canapes at night and a hot breakfast in the morning was fabulous. The staff were very attentive."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
30 Blyth Street, Adelaide, SA
$80 nightly
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"Great for solo travelers. Thank you"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG
Adelaide Rockford

Adelaide Rockford

4 out of 5
164 Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA
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$94 nightly
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

4.5 out of 5
55 Frome Street, Adelaide, SA
$92 nightly
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

4.5 out of 5
65 Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA
$81 nightly
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Stamford Plaza Adelaide

Stamford Plaza Adelaide

5 out of 5
150 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
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7.8/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Beautiful as it is, just tiny and bathroom was extremely tiny, as we couldn't move with the 2 of us in the bathroom as you bump in to the door which would hit the shower glass but the view was amazing.. Food was delicious.. overall beautiful.."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Glenelg showing a park and heritage architecture

Glenelg

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