Don’t miss Melbourne’s great attractions while you’re here at the California Hotel. We’re only a stone’s throw from exciting things to do and wonderful places to eat and drink.

THINGS TO DO

- The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant – silver service dining while you see Melbourne in the glossy 1927 restaurant on wheels.

- The National Gallery of Victoria – with the world’s most comprehensive Australian art collection Entry Free.

- Queen Victoria Market – the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

- Royal Botanical Gardens – world class sanctuary right on the city’s edge.

- Visit the Hawthorn Football Club – a short walk through the park - and enjoy the Social Club with Pokies and great value meals.

- Shop in the fashion capital’s best Meccas – Chapel Street and Toorak Road

- There are dozens more which our Reception Staff will tell you about and will assist with bookings.

PLACES TO EAT & DRINK

“The best eating out is in Melbourne,” say most visitors and critics. Where?
If you like Italian – Lygon Street Carlton; Greek – Lonsdale Street in the city, Asian/Vietnamese/Korean – Victoria Street Richmond; Cosmopolitan – Toorak Road/Chapel Street South Yarra; Clubbing - Crown Casino or King Street Melbourne...explore them and find some of Melbourne’s best kept food secrets for yourself - The Glenferrie Road restaurant precinct – all within a few minutes from The California Hotel.