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Perth Beaches and Perth Surfing
(Perth, Western Australia - WA, Australia AU)



The city of Perth is home to some of the world's most stunning, clean, sandy beaches, many of which are close to Perth city centre, along the world-famous Indian Ocean's Sunset Coast. Popular with locals, visitors and tourists in Perth, the spacious beaches are the perfect place to relax, sunbathe or swim, and many of Perth's beaches regularly feature strong waves, making them ideal for surfing.

Perth's stunning Sunset Coast beaches have excellent facilities, and these include beachside restaurants, cafés, bars, water sports, sailing, beach games, surfing, outdoor picnic tables, seasonal beach events and barbecue areas. Many beach inspectors regularly patrol Perth's glorious beaches during the summer months and volunteer lifesavers are often on hand during the weekends.




The beaches of Perth, combined with sheltered, clear bathing waters which are ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling, have always been one of the major tourist attractions in Perth. Travelling along the coastline northwards from Fremantle towards Sorrento, Perth's Sunset Coast beaches are in the following order:

• Port Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Leighton Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• North Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Swanbourne Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• North Swanbourne Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• City Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Floreat Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Brighton Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• South Trigg Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• North Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Watermans Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Marmion Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
• Hillarys Beach, Perth, Western Australia

Here is some further information about Perth's most popular beaches on the Sunset Coast area of Perth:

Perth Beaches: Perth City Beach - West Coast Highway, City Beach, Sunset Coast, Perth, Western Australia (WA), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 9345 8590
Perth City Beach and nearby Floreat Beach are some of Perth's most peaceful and relaxing beaches, regularly winning the prestigious prizes of 'Best Beach in Perth'. Ideal for swimming, sunbathing, jogging and general beach fun, Perth City Beach and Floreat Beach, on Perth's famous Sunset Coast, have good beach facilities, including kiosks and barbecues.
Perth beach open: daily - 24 hours

Perth Beaches: Cottesloe Beach - Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Sunset Coast, Perth, Western Australia (WA), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 9285 5000
With glorious golden sands and superb snorkelling in the nearby reefs, Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's most popular and trendy beaches. Located in the western suburbs of Perth, Cottesloe Beach generally has fairly calm waters and is ideal for swimming. Cottesloe Beach has good beach facilities and is divided into two beach areas, Cottesloe Beach and North Cottesloe Beach. Nearby are a number of restaurants, cafés, shops and the Cottesloe train station.
Perth beach open: daily - 24 hours

Perth Beaches: Scarborough Beach - Beach Road, Scarborough, Sunset Coast, Perth, Western Australia (WA), Australia AU
Perth's spectacular Scarborough Beach is one of the most popular beaches in this area of Perth and is located close to Trigg, Doubleview and the Wembly Downs. This busy holiday resort near central Perth attracts groups of surfers, children, families and general sunbathers, and Scarborough Beach is part of Perth's famous Sunset Coast. Nearby there are a number of excellent restaurants, wine bars and the dominating Radisson Observation City Hotel, which is located next to the Beach. Scarborough Beach can easily be reached from Perth city centre and regular buses travel from Perth's Wellington Street Bus Station.
Perth beach open: daily - 24 hours

Perth Beaches: Leighton Beach - Port Beach Road, North Fremantle, Sunset Coast, Fremantle, Western Australia (WA), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 9431 7878
Leighton Beach is located close to central Perth, in the nearby area of Fremantle. Attracting experienced surfers throughout the year, Leighton Beach features an artificial reef and is also a popular beach for swimming. Regular buses travel from central Perth to Port Beach Road and Leighton Beach is also close to the North Fremantle train station.
Perth beach open: daily - 24 hours

Perth Beaches: Swanbourne Beach - Grant Street, Swanbourne, Sunset Coast, Perth, Western Australia (WA), Australia AU
Swanbourne Beach can be found at the end of Grant Street and is around a 20-minute drive from Perth city centre. This is Perth's official nudist beach and Swanbourne Beach attracts naturists from all around Perth and Western Australia. Attractions at Swanbourne Beach include white sand dunes, free parking, seasonal beach events and excellent waves for surfing nearby. Regular buses are available between Swanbourne Beach and central Perth.
Perth beach open: daily - 24 hours

 
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