We are well and truly spoilt when it comes to beaches in Perth/Boorloo. Not only are we blessed with quick travel times to and from all of our favourite seaside spots, but the beaches themselves are among the most beautiful beaches in the world—despite rivalries between north and south or certain sports teams, that is something we can all agree on.
With so many solid spots, narrowing down Perth's best beaches is no easy task. At Urban List, we've all got our own faves, so we threw this one out to you to see which beaches are the all-time best. Here are 10 of the best beaches in Perth, as voted by you.
Leighton Beach
Image credit: Leighton Beach | @ospreycreative for Tourism WA
Your fave beach in Perth by a decent stretch was Freo's good old Leighton Beach—in particular, the dog friendly part... because dogs, duh. But aside from getting to watch all the cute as hell pups run a muck, you also appreciate grabbing your traditional post-swim coffee or juice from Orange Cafe, the decent parking sitch, grassy BBQ area and calm, super swimmable waters.
Cottesloe Beach
Image credit: Cottesloe Beach | Tourism WA
Of course, Cott was up there with your fave beaches in town. There’s no denying just how iconic Cottesloe Beach really is—it’s probably one of the most photogenic seaside destinations in WA. Once you’ve snapped a pic of the Indiana Teahouse, strip down to your bathers and go for a dip in the beautiful blue waters. Pop-up cafe, Ol Bouy, will be slinging all the refreshments you need from the teahouse canteen, while upstairs eatery Indigo Oscar is just waiting to shake you up a margarita.
Scarborough Beach
Image credit: Scarborough Beach | Cold Nips on Instagram
Where swimming meets eating, drinking, playing, surfing and Sunday seshing, Scarborough Beach is somewhere every Perth local should’ve been by now. With huge stretches of crisp white sand, bright blue water, grassed areas under towering pine trees, a huge amphitheatre and loads of restaurants and cafes, there’s plenty to check out in and out of the water.
South Beach
Image credit: South Beach | Elle Borgward
Not only is South Beach one of the best in the west when it comes to swimming, sunsets and sunbathing, its northern section is also home to an awesome dog beach. Easy to get to for Freo locals, there’s plenty of parking and always loads of dogs for your pooch to have fun with.
Mullaloo Beach
Image credit: Mullaloo Beach | Mullaloo Beach Hotel Facebook
Mullaloo provides one of the most stunning beach walks in Perth. With long uninterrupted stretches of coastline, you can choose to kick off your shoes and stroll along the soft sand or hit the dedicated pathway that connects it with nearby beaches. Given how beautifully calm the water is here, you’d be crazy not to go for a dip afterwards.
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Floreat Beach
Image credit: Floreat Beach | Town Of Cambridge Website
With chilled vibes, great grassed areas and loads of room to spread out, Floreat is an awesome spot for all ages. They’ve even got a beachfront cafe slinging excellent iced coffees to help make the early morning beach trip that bit easier. No wonder you love it so much.
City Beach
Image credit: City Beach | Tourism WA
Roughly halfway between Scarbs and Cott, you've got another iconic stretch of white sand: City Beach. Kitted out with lush lawn areas and barbecues, it's a great spot to throw down a rug and just chill for the day. Although, if you prefer to keep moving, there's also a long promenade and boardwalk which links to Floreat Beach that's perfect for those balmy evening beach walks.
Mettams Pool
Image credit: Mettams Pool | Tourism WA
One of the calmer, more secluded spots along West Coast Highway, Mettams Pool is a winner for plenty of reasons. If you plan your swim or snorkel here when there’s no wind, you’ll be rewarded with crystal clear views of the abundant marine life—or you’ll be able to float peacefully without having to worry about waves crashing over you.
Coogee Beach And Omeo Wreck
Although Omeo Wreck is located offshore from a section of Coogee Beach that doesn’t exactly have a lot of sand or true beachy elements on offer, it’s quickly become one of your faves for snorkelling. Chuck your snorkelling gear on, descend those stairs you’ve seen all over Instagram and get ready to explore the Coogee Maritime trail.
Trigg Beach
Image credit: Trigg | Urban List
With larger waves and non-stop breaks, Trigg is an obvious choice for surfing. But given you’ve got the grassy dog-friendly lawns of Clarko Reserve and foodie delights at Island Market and Canteen here too, you’ll find it’s just as good if you’re the kind of beachgoer just chasing a quick dip and a lie down.
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