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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 fact-checked: 2026-09-24

Coast Transport

Plan The Beach Journey And Return

A coast day can involve public transport, driving, taxi, rideshare, cycling or a longer final walk. Compare the complete outward and return journeys before linking beaches that look close on a regional map.

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.

Detailed Guides

Detailed Perth Beach Guides

Compare practical swimming, access, facilities, transport and visit-planning notes for these completed beach and coastal-area guides.

Bathers Beach with Arthur Head and waterfront buildings behind the sand. Compact Fremantle beach

Bathers Beach, Fremantle: swimming, access and the West End

Plan a compact beach stop beside Fremantle's West End, with current enclosure, access-equipment and public-transport checks.

  • Compact Fremantle beach
Best for
Combining a beach stop with Fremantle's heritage streets
Area
Manjaree/Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and venue bookings are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with a wider Fremantle visit
Good without a car
Possible
View from a timber beach accessway towards the rocky shore and sea at Burns Beach. Northern beach and coastal-walk stop

Burns Beach: coastal walks and foreshore works

Plan around the staged Burns Beach foreshore redevelopment, keeping proposed facilities and target dates distinct from what is open now.

  • Burns Beach, City of Joondalup
  • Northern beach and coastal-walk stop
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Coastal scenery and walks on open, signed paths
Area
Burns Beach, City of Joondalup
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; allow for changing access during works
Good without a car
Possible
Beachfront buildings, dunes and the sea in the City Beach and Floreat Beach precinct. Open-ocean swimming beach and foreshore

City Beach: swimming, picnic facilities and beach access

Plan a City Beach visit around foreshore facilities, current beach conditions, patrol information and bookable accessibility equipment.

  • Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
  • Open-ocean swimming beach and foreshore
Best for
Beach visits, picnics, playground time and beachfront food
Area
Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and equipment conditions are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; choose a short coast stop or a longer beach day
Good without a car
Possible
White-railed Coogee Beach Jetty beside the sand and blue water. Southern Perth swimming beach and jetty

Coogee Beach, WA: the jetty, swimming enclosure and facilities

Plan a visit to Coogee Beach and its jetty enclosure without confusing it with the separate Omeo wreck and Port Coogee maritime trail.

  • Powell Road, Coogee WA 6166
  • Southern Perth swimming beach and jetty
  • No general beach admission charge
  • Check Transperth before travelling
Best for
Jetty visits, picnics and swimming when conditions are suitable
Area
Powell Road, Coogee WA 6166
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; allow extra time only if visiting the separate maritime trail
Good without a car
Possible
Grass and pine trees beside Indiana, with Cottesloe Beach below. Beach foreshore and park

Cottesloe Foreshore: a walk, a picnic and a view of the beach

Use Cottesloe Foreshore for a coastal walk, picnic or beach view while checking parking, access and the seasonal main-beach enclosure.

  • Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
  • Beach foreshore and park
  • No general foreshore admission charge
Best for
Coastal walks, picnics and watching the sea
Area
Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
Cost
No general foreshore admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; suitable for a short walk or a longer foreshore visit
Good without a car
Possible
Sand, dune vegetation and the ocean in the City Beach and Floreat Beach precinct. Swimming beach and family foreshore

Floreat Beach: the playground, picnic lawns and swimming

Plan a Floreat Beach visit around its playground and picnic facilities, current ocean conditions and a masterplan that is not yet completed construction.

  • Floreat Beach, Town of Cambridge WA 6014
  • Swimming beach and family foreshore
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Picnics, the nature playground and beach time when conditions suit
Area
Floreat Beach, Town of Cambridge WA 6014
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; choose a short playground stop or longer beach visit
Good without a car
Possible
Bathers Beach with Arthur Head and waterfront buildings behind the sand. Beach area comparison guide

Fremantle beaches: choosing between Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach

Compare the different locations, facilities and access arrangements at Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach, with nearby Coogee kept distinct.

  • Fremantle and nearby southern coast
  • Beach area comparison guide
Best for
Choosing a Fremantle beach by location, picnic facilities and access needs
Area
Fremantle and nearby southern coast
Cost
No general beach admission charge at the compared public beaches; parking, food and bookings are separate
Time needed
Choose one beach or combine a coast stop with a wider Fremantle visit
Good without a car
Possible
Coastline along Mosman and Leighton beaches towards Fremantle harbour cranes. North Fremantle swimming beach and reserve

Leighton Beach: sand, picnic lawns and accessible beach equipment

Plan a North Fremantle beach visit with picnic facilities, designated dog sections and bookable mobility equipment whose collection hours need checking.

  • Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
  • North Fremantle swimming beach and reserve
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Beach time, picnics and a Fremantle coast plan
Area
Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with other North Fremantle stops
Good without a car
Possible
Reef lagoon and snorkelling spot

Mettams Pool: snorkelling, reef conditions and beach access

Plan a reef-lagoon visit at North Beach with clear cautions about changing snorkelling conditions, outer-reef surge and the water-access route.

  • Reef lagoon and snorkelling spot
  • No park entry fee
  • Check Transperth before travelling
Best for
Watching marine life and snorkelling when conditions suit
Area
West Coast Drive between Lynn and Hamersley streets, North Beach WA 6020
Cost
No park entry fee
Time needed
No fixed duration; plan around current weather and water conditions
Good without a car
Possible
Waves breaking on Mullaloo Beach beyond coastal dune vegetation. Northern swimming beach and foreshore

Mullaloo Beach: swimming, the foreshore and accessible visits

Plan a Mullaloo Beach visit around the main surf-club area, current patrol flags, nearby facilities and first-come accessibility equipment.

  • Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo WA 6027
  • Northern swimming beach and foreshore
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Beach visits, foreshore walks and accessible equipment planning
Area
Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo WA 6027
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; choose a short foreshore stop or longer beach visit
Good without a car
Possible
Fenced sandy beach entrance through dune vegetation at North Cottesloe. Open swimming beach with reef and rock hazards

North Cottesloe Beach: swimming, reef and the Marine Parade coast

Plan a North Cottesloe visit with clear distinctions between this open beach, the main Cottesloe enclosure and the separate Grant Street dog area.

  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Beach visits, coastal views and Cottesloe planning
Area
Marine Parade between the Eric Street and Grant Street area, Cottesloe WA 6011
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with the Cottesloe foreshore
Good without a car
Possible
Beachfront buildings, dunes and the sea in the City Beach and Floreat Beach precinct. Northern and western beach comparison guide

Perth's northern beaches: choosing a swim, reef stop or coastal walk

Compare selected coastal stops from City Beach to Burns Beach by swimming conditions, reef visits, family facilities, access and current works.

Best for
Choosing a beach by conditions, facilities, transport and current access
Area
Selected coast from City Beach to Burns Beach
Cost
No general beach admission charge at the compared public beaches; parking, food and equipment conditions vary
Time needed
Choose one or two stops rather than treating the coast as one continuous attraction
Good without a car
Possible
Sand and sea at Port Beach with port cranes and container stacks in the distance. North Fremantle ocean beach

Port Beach

Plan an ocean-beach stop in North Fremantle with current facilities, parking, access and shoreline-work checks.

  • Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
  • North Fremantle ocean beach
Best for
A beach visit with food nearby and views of Fremantle port
Area
Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
Cost
No general beach admission charge; food and parking conditions are separate
Time needed
Allow one to three hours, depending on swimming conditions and whether you stop for food
Good without a car
Possible
Foreshore lawns, pine trees and a shaded structure beside Scarborough Beach at sunset. Beachfront recreation precinct

Scarborough Beachfront

Plan a Scarborough beachfront day around the ocean, heated pool, Whale Playground, free Surf CAT and access equipment.

  • The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
  • Beachfront recreation precinct
Best for
Beach time, playgrounds, skating, food and pool swimming
Area
The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
Cost
The public foreshore is free; pool entry, food and purchases cost extra
Time needed
Allow two hours to a half day, depending on the activities chosen
Good without a car
Possible
Waves washing onto Sorrento Beach beside a rock groyne. Ocean beach south of Hillarys Boat Harbour

Sorrento Beach

Visit Sorrento ocean beach with current enclosure, redevelopment, facilities, mobility-equipment and harbour-planning checks.

  • West Coast Drive, Sorrento WA 6020
  • Ocean beach south of Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Sand, ocean swimming when conditions suit and a nearby harbour extension
Area
West Coast Drive, Sorrento WA 6020
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
Allow one to three hours, or longer when combined with Hillarys
Good without a car
Possible
Shops and a timber waterfront walkway at Sorrento Quay and Hillarys Boardwalk. Waterfront shopping and dining precinct

Sorrento Quay

Plan waterfront food, shopping and an inner-beach stop at Hillarys, with current timed-parking and harbour-works information.

  • Waterfront shopping and dining precinct
Best for
Waterfront dining, shops, harbour walks and an inner-beach stop
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour, Southside Drive, Hillarys WA 6025
Cost
General visitor access and parking are free; time limits, purchases and paid attractions apply
Time needed
Allow two hours to a half day, depending on dining and nearby attractions
Good without a car
Possible
Sand and small waves at South Beach beneath a clouded sky. Fremantle beach and foreshore reserve

South Beach Fremantle

Plan a South Beach picnic and swim with completed changing facilities, access equipment, seasonal matting and transport checks.

  • Fremantle beach and foreshore reserve
  • Allow two hours to a half day
Best for
Picnics, barbecues, accessible beach planning and a cafe stop
Area
South Beach Promenade, South Fremantle WA 6162
Cost
The reserve is free for casual use; bookings and purchases are separate
Time needed
Allow two hours to a half day
Good without a car
Possible
Dunes and sand along southern Cottesloe, looking north towards the main beach. Reef-lined beach and small foreshore playground

South Cottesloe Beach

Choose the right South Cottesloe entrance with clear Dutch Inn facilities, toilet, dog-boundary, reef and access notes.

  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Coastal walks, Dutch Inn Playground and the designated dog beach
Area
Dutch Inn, Marine Parade opposite Beach Street, Cottesloe WA 6011
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
Allow one to two hours, or combine it with the wider Cottesloe coast
Good without a car
Possible
Sand, water and beach access matting at Rockingham Beach, with boats offshore. Southern coastal planning guide

Southern beaches in Perth

Compare selected coastal stops from South Fremantle to Rockingham for swimming, picnics, walks and accessible facilities.

  • Southern coastal planning guide
Best for
Choosing one main southern beach and a practical nearby second stop
Area
South Fremantle, Coogee, Woodman Point and Rockingham
Cost
The listed public beaches and reserves generally have no entry charge; purchases and bookings are separate
Time needed
Choose one cluster for a half day or a carefully planned full day
Good without a car
Possible
Foreshore lawns, pine trees and a shaded structure beside Scarborough Beach at sunset. Coastal regional planning guide

Perth's Sunset Coast

Plan one manageable Sunset Coast cluster from Cottesloe towards Two Rocks, with beach, harbour and transport comparisons.

  • Coastal regional planning guide
Best for
Choosing a beach cluster rather than attempting the whole coast in one day
Area
Perth coast from Cottesloe towards Two Rocks
Cost
Public coast access is generally free; pools, attractions, food and some activities cost extra
Time needed
Allow a half day for one cluster or a full day for two nearby stops
Good without a car
Possible
Coastal vegetation and dunes with the ocean beyond at Swanbourne Beach. Ocean beach with distinct southern and northern sections

Swanbourne Beach

Plan the correct Swanbourne entrance with facilities, seasonal patrol, dog-area and northern clothing-optional guidance.

  • Marine Parade, Swanbourne WA 6010
  • No general beach admission charge
  • Allow one to three hours
Best for
Beach walks, swimming when conditions suit and a cafe stop
Area
Marine Parade, Swanbourne WA 6010
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
Allow one to three hours
Good without a car
Possible
A beach accessway, waves and rock formations near Trigg Island. Surf beach and foreshore reserve

Trigg Beach

Plan a Trigg visit for surf watching, ocean swimming and Clarko Reserve, with clear reef, patrol and transport checks.

  • West Coast Drive, Trigg WA 6029
  • Surf beach and foreshore reserve
  • Allow two hours to a half day
Best for
Watching surfers, an ocean-beach visit and a Clarko Reserve picnic
Area
West Coast Drive, Trigg WA 6029
Cost
No general beach or reserve admission charge
Time needed
Allow two hours to a half day
Good without a car
Possible
Sand and breaking waves at Watermans Bay, with houses and pine trees above the shore. Small beach and foreshore reserve

Watermans Bay

Plan a smaller coastal stop with beach, playground, toilets and barbecues, plus current swimming and nearby walk checks.

  • Small beach and foreshore reserve
Best for
A short beach visit, playground time and a picnic
Area
West Coast Drive between Margaret Street and Beach Road, Watermans Bay WA 6020
Cost
No reserve entry charge for ordinary casual use
Time needed
Allow one to two hours, or add a separate Star Swamp walk
Good without a car
Possible

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Best Attractions

Best Beaches And Coast Stops

Beachfront buildings, dunes and the sea in the City Beach and Floreat Beach precinct. Beach

City Beach: swimming, picnic facilities and beach access

Plan a City Beach visit around foreshore facilities, current beach conditions, patrol information and bookable accessibility equipment.

  • Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
  • Open-ocean swimming beach and foreshore
Best for
Beach visits, picnics, playground time and beachfront food
Area
Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and equipment conditions are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; choose a short coast stop or a longer beach day
Good without a car
Possible
Waterfront

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct for Sorrento Quay, AQWA, dining, ferry departures, harbour walks and protected swimming.

  • Hillarys, northern Perth
  • Harbour and waterfront precinct
  • Two hours to half a day
Best for
AQWA, harbour walks, shopping and dining, marina visits and protected swimming
Area
Hillarys, northern Perth
Cost
Public precinct access is free; attractions, dining and cruises cost extra
Time needed
Two hours to half a day
Good without a car
Possible
Wildlife

AQWA

Plan a visit to AQWA at Hillarys: shark tunnel, seadragons, coral displays, tickets, seasonal hours, family facilities and accessible transport advice.

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • Aquarium
  • Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Best for
Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost
Ticketed attraction; buy online or at the entrance and check current prices
Time needed
Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Good without a car
Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Foreshore lawns, pine trees and a shaded structure beside Scarborough Beach at sunset. Beach

Perth's Sunset Coast

Plan one manageable Sunset Coast cluster from Cottesloe towards Two Rocks, with beach, harbour and transport comparisons.

  • Coastal regional planning guide
Best for
Choosing a beach cluster rather than attempting the whole coast in one day
Area
Perth coast from Cottesloe towards Two Rocks
Cost
Public coast access is generally free; pools, attractions, food and some activities cost extra
Time needed
Allow a half day for one cluster or a full day for two nearby stops
Good without a car
Possible

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Free

Free Coastal Stops

Beachfront buildings, dunes and the sea in the City Beach and Floreat Beach precinct. Beach

City Beach: swimming, picnic facilities and beach access

Plan a City Beach visit around foreshore facilities, current beach conditions, patrol information and bookable accessibility equipment.

  • Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
  • Open-ocean swimming beach and foreshore
Best for
Beach visits, picnics, playground time and beachfront food
Area
Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and equipment conditions are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; choose a short coast stop or a longer beach day
Good without a car
Possible
Bathers Beach with Arthur Head and waterfront buildings behind the sand. Beach

Bathers Beach, Fremantle: swimming, access and the West End

Plan a compact beach stop beside Fremantle's West End, with current enclosure, access-equipment and public-transport checks.

  • Compact Fremantle beach
Best for
Combining a beach stop with Fremantle's heritage streets
Area
Manjaree/Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and venue bookings are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with a wider Fremantle visit
Good without a car
Possible

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Families

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Waterfront

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct for Sorrento Quay, AQWA, dining, ferry departures, harbour walks and protected swimming.

  • Hillarys, northern Perth
  • Harbour and waterfront precinct
  • Two hours to half a day
Best for
AQWA, harbour walks, shopping and dining, marina visits and protected swimming
Area
Hillarys, northern Perth
Cost
Public precinct access is free; attractions, dining and cruises cost extra
Time needed
Two hours to half a day
Good without a car
Possible
Wildlife

AQWA

Plan a visit to AQWA at Hillarys: shark tunnel, seadragons, coral displays, tickets, seasonal hours, family facilities and accessible transport advice.

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • Aquarium
  • Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Best for
Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost
Ticketed attraction; buy online or at the entrance and check current prices
Time needed
Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Good without a car
Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Waves washing onto Sorrento Beach beside a rock groyne. Beach

Sorrento Beach

Visit Sorrento ocean beach with current enclosure, redevelopment, facilities, mobility-equipment and harbour-planning checks.

  • West Coast Drive, Sorrento WA 6020
  • Ocean beach south of Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Sand, ocean swimming when conditions suit and a nearby harbour extension
Area
West Coast Drive, Sorrento WA 6020
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
Allow one to three hours, or longer when combined with Hillarys
Good without a car
Possible

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Rainy Day

Rainy-Day Coastal Options

Wildlife

AQWA

Plan a visit to AQWA at Hillarys: shark tunnel, seadragons, coral displays, tickets, seasonal hours, family facilities and accessible transport advice.

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • Aquarium
  • Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Best for
Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost
Ticketed attraction; buy online or at the entrance and check current prices
Time needed
Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Good without a car
Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Attraction

WA Shipwrecks Museum

WA Shipwrecks Museum is a Fremantle maritime archaeology museum in the historic Commissariat buildings, focused on Western Australia's shipwrecks, coastal encounters, trade and conservation work.

  • Cliff Street, Fremantle / Walyalup
  • Maritime archaeology and shipwreck museum
Best for
Maritime archaeology, shipwreck history, heritage buildings and a focused indoor Fremantle stop
Area
Cliff Street, Fremantle / Walyalup
Cost
Free general admission; donations are welcome, while special exhibitions and events may charge
Time needed
Allow a flexible museum visit; tours and detailed gallery reading add time
Good without a car
Possible

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Without A Car

Coast Without A Car

Coastline along Mosman and Leighton beaches towards Fremantle harbour cranes. Beach

Leighton Beach: sand, picnic lawns and accessible beach equipment

Plan a North Fremantle beach visit with picnic facilities, designated dog sections and bookable mobility equipment whose collection hours need checking.

  • Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
  • North Fremantle swimming beach and reserve
  • No general beach admission charge
Best for
Beach time, picnics and a Fremantle coast plan
Area
Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
Cost
No general beach admission charge
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with other North Fremantle stops
Good without a car
Possible
Bathers Beach with Arthur Head and waterfront buildings behind the sand. Beach

Bathers Beach, Fremantle: swimming, access and the West End

Plan a compact beach stop beside Fremantle's West End, with current enclosure, access-equipment and public-transport checks.

  • Compact Fremantle beach
Best for
Combining a beach stop with Fremantle's heritage streets
Area
Manjaree/Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160
Cost
No general beach admission charge; parking, food and venue bookings are separate
Time needed
No fixed duration; it can be combined with a wider Fremantle visit
Good without a car
Possible
Bathers Beach with Arthur Head and waterfront buildings behind the sand. Beach

Fremantle beaches: choosing between Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach

Compare the different locations, facilities and access arrangements at Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach, with nearby Coogee kept distinct.

  • Fremantle and nearby southern coast
  • Beach area comparison guide
Best for
Choosing a Fremantle beach by location, picnic facilities and access needs
Area
Fremantle and nearby southern coast
Cost
No general beach admission charge at the compared public beaches; parking, food and bookings are separate
Time needed
Choose one beach or combine a coast stop with a wider Fremantle visit
Good without a car
Possible

See these places on the map

Official source: Beachsafe