[1] Rippleside adjoins Drumcondra, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north of Geelong City on Corio Bay.

The locality covers the suburban area bounded by Corio Bay, East Victoria Street (the Western section is a part of North Geelong and separated by a pedestrian underpass), Melbourne Road and Rippleside Park.

By 1854, after Geelong settlers had purchased lands in the area, the Rippleside Hotel and local general store were opened.

The park and the adjoining beach are popular with local families and tourists because there are several picnic and barbecue areas.

Its footpath heads south towards Western Beach and Geelong's waterfront, and north to St Helens and Corio Quay.

Located off Holden Avenue, off side of Victoria Street, this park and beach is also popular with locals.