Perth Beaches

The Perth shoreline paints a pretty picture for beachgoers and rivals its coastal cousins in the East. You'll want more than just a day basking in the sun and good vibes, you might just want forever!

White sand, endless blue water, sunshine all summer and beyond... the usual, right? Australians are no stranger to the sort of scenes that end up as desktop wallpapers. In Perth, the magic continues, with that little something extra that makes the beaches here so special. All your favourite picnic spots look out over the Indian Ocean; treating you to views of blues so vivid they make the sky jealous. Anywhere from Scarborough to Sorrento, Cottesloe to City Beach you'll find no shortage of sun-soaked sands and surf-worthy waves. From your beach towel, the best fish and chips just gets better with a sunset over the water - that's the West Coast treatment.

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Cottesloe Beach

  • Head to the pier with your fishing rod or rent a snorkelling kit to see the protected Cottesloe Reef system.
  • The waves are primed for keen surfers south of the Arch Monument.
  • Swimmers will find gentler waves as they get closer to the Indiana bistro building.
  • For a bite to eat, Marine Parade along the beach will work a treat.

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Scarborough Beach

  • This spot hit new heights after a massive foreshore redevelopment.
  • Take a break from the waves in the open-air public pool complex next door.
  • Picnic in the park, or switch out your surfboard at the competition-grade skate park.
  • Sundown doesn't end the fun here. Check out the great nightlife or catch the concerts, festivals and sporting events on offer.

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Sorrento Beach

  • 600 metres of beautiful beach stretches from the end of Hillarys Boat Harbour marina and tourist precinct.
  • Follow the walking path behind the dunes for expansive views of the Indian Ocean.
  • Catch sight of dolphins or humpback whales during migration season.

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Trigg Beach

  • Home to Surfing Western Australia HQ, you can trust Trigg Beach to serve up great waves.
  • The swells welcome pros and there are private or group surfing lessons to get beginners up to speed.
  • Grab some snorkelling gear and explore the natural bay, Mettam's Pool.
  • Wet your whistle at one of the cool bars nearby.

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City Beach

  • True to its name, you'll find City Beach less than a 30-minute drive from the Perth CBD.
  • The gentle waters are perfect for beginner surfers or seasoned swimmers.
  • The same steady sea breezes that bring you the waves also make kite surfing a popular pastime at City Beach.

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Floreat Beach

  • Break up the long hours of sunbaking on the sand with a picnic at the grassy parkland behind the dunes.
  • There's a café and kiosk available for those who forgot their snags for the barbeque.
  • Work off your lunch at the beach volleyball courts.
  • Littlies will love the shaded playground before it's time to get back to the water.