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Beaches
Use this page to choose a Perth beach by conditions, transport, family needs, swimming confidence and nearby food or walks. It covers swimming beaches, surf beaches, snorkelling checks, sunset stops, harbour areas and Fremantle beach links.
Last updated: 2026-09-01
Beach Planning
This page is for planning Perth coast stops, from a quick sunset visit to a longer beach day. It groups swimming beaches, surf beaches, snorkelling areas, family beach pages, coastal walks, harbour areas and Fremantle beach links without making safety claims that should come from current official sources.
Good first choices are Cottesloe Beach for a classic western-suburbs beach stop, Scarborough for a busier beachfront, City Beach for open coast, Trigg for surf planning, Mettams Pool for snorkelling checks, and Hillarys or Sorrento for harbour-style family planning. Fremantle beach pages are useful if you are already combining the coast with markets, museums or heritage streets.
Choose by time, weather, budget and transport. For a short visit, pick one beach and nearby food or walking links. For hot weather, plan shade, water and transport carefully. For a free or low-cost day, remember that parking, food and public transport may still cost money. Without a car, check current Transperth information before choosing a beach.
Quick Choices
Best Beaches
Start with these priority beach pages. Conditions, patrols and facilities still need current checks.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Scarborough Beach is a Perth beach precinct page for beach visits, beachfront, family checks, with beach-safety, access and nearby-planning notes.
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct for Sorrento Quay, AQWA, dining, ferry departures, harbour walks and protected swimming.
Close To Perth
Central and western beach pages for city-based planning, with transport and access details still to verify.
Families
Do not treat these as safe for children. Popular with families only applies when conditions are suitable and current safety information has been checked.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct for Sorrento Quay, AQWA, dining, ferry departures, harbour walks and protected swimming.
Surf
Do not rely on this page for surf advice. Check current surf conditions and local signs before entering the water.
Scarborough Beach is a Perth beach precinct page for beach visits, beachfront, family checks, with beach-safety, access and nearby-planning notes.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Snorkelling
Check current conditions before snorkelling. Do not use these pages as safety guidance.
Sunset
Use these pages for west-coast beach planning, with access, parking and facilities still to verify.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Scarborough Beach is a Perth beach precinct page for beach visits, beachfront, family checks, with beach-safety, access and nearby-planning notes.
Food Nearby
Use these coastal precinct pages for food-nearby planning, then check current local information before relying on it.
Dog Rules
Dog rules vary and can change. These pages should not state dog access until checked against official council information.
Without A Car
Do not add bus numbers, train routes or travel times until checked. Check Transperth before travelling, as routes and timetables can change.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Scarborough Beach is a Perth beach precinct page for beach visits, beachfront, family checks, with beach-safety, access and nearby-planning notes.
Coastal Walks
Access, closures, beach conditions and path details can change. Check current information before walking.
Markets
Coastal market dates, seasons, weather cancellations and locations need current official checks before visiting.
Families
Popular with families when conditions are suitable. Check current beach conditions, patrol information and local signs before swimming.
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coast stop for swimming checks, sunset views, beach walks and nearby cafes.
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct for Sorrento Quay, AQWA, dining, ferry departures, harbour walks and protected swimming.
Wildlife
Marine wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Use official access information and licensed operators where relevant.
AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, focused on Western Australian marine life, coastal habitats and indoor family visits.
Penguin Island is a small conservation island off Shoalwater with seasonal public access, seabird habitat, boardwalks and ferry-based visitor trips.
Map
Browse beach links by area without loading a heavy map script on this page.
FAQ
Swimming suitability changes with conditions. Check local signs, official beach safety information and current conditions before entering the water.
Patrol information can change. Check official beach safety information before visiting.
Some beaches are popular with families when conditions are suitable, but this does not mean they are safe. Check patrols, signs and current conditions before swimming.
Some beach pages are grouped for car-free planning. Check Transperth before travelling, as routes and timetables can change.
Dog rules vary and can change. Check official council information before visiting.
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.