As the sporting capital of Australia and a world-class arts and dining precinct, Melbourne pretty much has it all. Now home to five million people, Melbourne is a sprawling metropolis with a vibrant cultural scene that balances local needs with tourist amenitis. Located on Port Phillip Bay, the city hosted the Olympics in 1956 and the Commonwealth Games in 2006, also home to sports apparel brands 2XU and Pedla. Climate and cultural differences between Sydney and Melbourne resemble those of beachy Los Angeles and misty San . . .