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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 conditions, sunset stops, harbour areas and Fremantle beach links.
Last updated: 2026-07-30
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 condition-aware snorkelling, 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.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beach is a Perth coastal beach and foreshore precinct for swimming, walking, food stops and sunset visits when conditions suit.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Surf beach
Trigg Beach is listed as a surf beach for surf conditions, coastal walks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Snorkelling spot
Mettams Pool is listed as a snorkelling spot for snorkelling conditions, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Family beach
Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Harbour and waterfront precinct
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.
Close To Perth
Central and western beach pages for city-based planning, with transport and access details still to verify.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Swimming beach
North Cottesloe Beach is listed as a swimming beach for swimming conditions, coast, cottesloe planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
South Cottesloe Beach is listed as a swimming beach for swimming conditions, coast, cottesloe planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Swimming beach
Floreat Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
Swanbourne Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, rule checks; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
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.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Snorkelling spot
Mettams Pool is listed as a snorkelling spot for snorkelling conditions, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Family beach
Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Harbour and waterfront precinct
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.
Family beach
South Beach Fremantle is listed as a family beach for beach visits, fremantle, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
Coogee Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Surf
Do not rely on this page for surf advice. Check current surf conditions and local signs before entering the water.
Surf beach
Trigg Beach is listed as a surf beach for surf conditions, coastal walks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beach is a Perth coastal beach and foreshore precinct for swimming, walking, food stops and sunset visits when conditions suit.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Snorkelling
Check current conditions before snorkelling. Do not use these pages as safety guidance.
Snorkelling spot
Mettams Pool is listed as a snorkelling spot for snorkelling conditions, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Snorkelling spot
Watermans Bay is listed as a snorkelling spot for snorkelling conditions, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
Coogee Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Sunset
Use these pages for west-coast beach planning, with access, parking and facilities still to verify.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beach is a Perth coastal beach and foreshore precinct for swimming, walking, food stops and sunset visits when conditions suit.
Surf beach
Trigg Beach is listed as a surf beach for surf conditions, coastal walks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Family beach
Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach area guide
Sunset Coast is listed as a beach area guide for coast, beach planning, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Food Nearby
Use these coastal precinct pages for food-nearby planning, then check current local information before relying on it.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beachfront is listed as a beach precinct for beachfront, nearby food, coastal visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach foreshore
Cottesloe Foreshore is listed as a beach foreshore for foreshore, coastal walks, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Harbour and waterfront precinct
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.
Beach precinct
Sorrento Quay is listed as a beach precinct for harbour visits, nearby food, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach area guide
Fremantle Beaches is listed as a beach area guide for fremantle, coast, beach planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Dog Rules
Dog rules vary and can change. These pages should not state dog access until checked against official council information.
Swimming beach
Swanbourne Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, rule checks; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
South Cottesloe Beach is listed as a swimming beach for swimming conditions, coast, cottesloe planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Southern beach area guide
Southern Beaches Perth is listed as a southern beach area guide for southern coast, beach planning, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Northern beach area guide
Northern Beaches Perth is listed as a northern beach area guide for northern coast, beach planning, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
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.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Swimming beach
North Cottesloe Beach is listed as a swimming beach for swimming conditions, coast, cottesloe planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Fremantle beach
Leighton Beach is listed as a fremantle beach for beach visits, coast, fremantle planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Fremantle beach
Port Beach is listed as a fremantle beach for beach visits, coast, fremantle planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beach is a Perth coastal beach and foreshore precinct for swimming, walking, food stops and sunset visits when conditions suit.
Fremantle beach
Bathers Beach Fremantle is listed as a fremantle beach for fremantle, beach visits, coastal walks; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Family beach
South Beach Fremantle is listed as a family beach for beach visits, fremantle, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Coastal Walks
Access, closures, beach conditions and path details can change. Check current information before walking.
Beach foreshore
Cottesloe Foreshore is listed as a beach foreshore for foreshore, coastal walks, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach precinct
Scarborough Beachfront is listed as a beach precinct for beachfront, nearby food, coastal visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Surf beach
Trigg Beach is listed as a surf beach for surf conditions, coastal walks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Harbour and waterfront precinct
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.
Family beach
Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Beach area guide
Fremantle Beaches is listed as a beach area guide for fremantle, coast, beach planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Markets
Coastal market dates, seasons, weather cancellations and locations need current official checks before visiting.
Beach market
Scarborough Sunset Markets is listed as a beach market for night markets, coast, food; detailed trading and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
Market guide
Night Markets Perth is listed as a market guide for night markets, food, seasonal checks; detailed trading and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
Families
Popular with families when conditions are suitable. Check current beach conditions, patrol information and local signs before swimming.
Beach guide
Family Beaches Perth brings together coast ideas where shade, toilets, supervision, conditions and easy exits matter for children.
Swimming beach
Cottesloe Beach is a well-known Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore walks and sunset visits when current conditions suit.
Ocean beach and foreshore
City Beach is a wide white-sand beach west of central Perth, with two rock groynes, a patrolled swimming area, grassy picnic spaces, playgrounds, barbecues and beachfront dining.
Snorkelling spot
Mettams Pool is listed as a snorkelling spot for snorkelling conditions, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Family beach
Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Harbour and waterfront precinct
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.
Family beach
South Beach Fremantle is listed as a family beach for beach visits, fremantle, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Swimming beach
Coogee Beach is listed as a swimming beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
Wildlife
Marine wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Use official access information and licensed operators where relevant.
Aquarium
AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.
Marine wildlife guide
Marine Wildlife Perth is listed as a marine wildlife guide for marine wildlife, licensed operators, official access checks; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
Island conservation park
Penguin Island is a seasonally accessible conservation park off Shoalwater; access depends on closures, heat, weather and ferry operations.
Dolphin tour
Rockingham Dolphins is listed as a dolphin tour for marine wildlife, licensed operators, day trips; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
Whale watching tour
Whale Watching Perth is listed as a whale watching tour for seasonal marine wildlife, licensed operators; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
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.