Gadding around Glenelg

Had a nice few leisurely hours this morning while the MH had her service then we scooted out to West Beach at Adelaide Shores just north of Glenelg. Very nice area! Just 20 minutes to the CBD, a beach out the front and two 18 hole golf courses out the back! Surrounded! :)

OK! :)

West Beach looking towards Glenelg 

Lovely golf course across the road with the Adelaide Hills providing the backdrop

A glimpse of the CBD across the golf course

Took the 10 minute bus ride into Glenelg to have a wander around this lovely suburb of Adelaide which has the reputation of being Adelaide's favourite beach and loved for being vibrant and cosmopolitan.   Glenelg certainly has the "people pulse" (saw that written and liked the term) - she was buzzing today with locals and tourists trawling the shops and boutiques along Jetty Road, catching a coffee in Moseley Square and strolling the esplanade enjoying the beach and ocean views. We joined in!

The suburbs name?.......................

Established in 1836, it is the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia (the oldest being Kingscote on Kangaroo Island), with the proclamation of the colony of South Australia. It was named after Lord Glenelg, a member of British Cabinet and Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.

Through Lord Glenelg the name derives from Glenelg, Highland (previously Inverness-shire), Scotland. In Scottish Gaelic the name is Gleann Eilg. The name Glenelg is noteworthy for being a palindrome.

Glenelg, South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The historic Town Hall, which houses the Bay Discovery Centre, and the Founders Monument in Moseley Square.
 The Bay Discovery Centre is a free, interactive museum which tracks how the areas seaside lifestyle
has evolved since European settlement.

The Founders Monument
Glenelg is important historically as this is where early settlers came ashore in 1836 to survey and establish Adelaide

Streets in Glenelg and in Adelaide CBD are named after these Founders

Moseley Square, where Jetty Road meets the beach, and where the City-to-Bay tram stops

Mosely Square is a popular meeting spot - cafes and restaurants surround the square

The beautiful historic Town Hall 1887 was originally the Glenelg Institute 1875

The Stamford Grand

Glenelg Beach looking north from the Jetty

Glenelg Beach looking south from the Jetty

A stroll on the Jetty

Did our exercise and walked the 6kms back to West Beach via Marina Pier and the lovely
walking /cycling path along the Patawalonga waterway into which the Sturt River runs before it pours into Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent.

Lovely heritage homes and terraces abound in Glenelg!

St Peters Anglican Church in Torrens Square

The pedestrian overpass onto Marina Pier, effectively designed as the mast of a sailing ship
 -The Pier is a lovely retail and restaurant precinct

Glenelg Beach and Jetty from Holdfast Shores promenade,  which is on the beach side of Marina Pier

The marina at  Marina Pier

Lovely al fresco dining on the pier 

Oh the aroma!

A popular spot!

The Beachouse Entertainment Complex from the pedestrian overpass
The Beachouse is Glenelg's newest attraction - as well as the Wheel it has  water slides,
bumper boats, mini golf and arcade games. The ad says" ... readymade fun for all youngsters under 90!" lol

The Coastal Walk along the Patawalonga
HMS Buffalo moored along the walk is a family restaurant

The Coastal Walk/Cycleway back to West Beach was very scenic .......... 

Adelaide CBC from the Coastal Walk

Madame Butterfly on the beach!
My nature shot for the day!