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Perth Beaches & Coast Attractions

Plan Perth beach days with Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach, Hillarys, coastal walks, sunsets and family-friendly seaside stops.

Last updated: 2026-06-28

What This Area Covers

The Perth coast is best planned by conditions and transport, not by trying to visit every beach in one day. Use this area for Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach, Trigg, Hillarys, Sorrento, sunset stops, family beach plans, snorkelling checks and surf-condition decisions.

Beach plans need flexibility. Wind, swell, heat, patrols, local signs, water quality, parking and facilities can change whether swimming, snorkelling, surfing or a long coast walk is the right choice on the day.

Nearby Areas

The coast connects naturally with Fremantle, Northern Perth and Southern Perth planning.

Best Attractions

Best Beaches And Coast Stops

Free

Free Coastal Stops

Families

Family-Friendly Coast Pages

Perth riverside skyline used as a general Perth Attractions image for AQWA Family

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • Aquarium
Best for
Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed
Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car
Check route
Weather note
Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

Rainy Day

Rainy-Day Coastal Options

Without A Car

Coast Without A Car

Before You Go

Before you go

Before you go

Check the official attraction website for today's opening hours, prices, bookings, closures, accessibility, facilities and event changes. For beaches, ferries, public transport and weather-sensitive plans, also check the relevant official transport, weather or safety source.