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South Beach

Corner Ocean Drive / Ocean Road, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160, Australia
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Ranked #10 of 17 attractions in Fremantle
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Perth, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This has it all in my opinion. You can go for a decent walk, heading south or north, park for the kids to play in and two cafes to choose from. Great way to spend an afternoon. More

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australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

large grassy area for picnics and good snack bar nearby. Accessable by bus from Fremantle train station. More

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England
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Plenty of glorious sand with grass areas behind if you prefer. Good swimming and not too crowded. Good cafes behind the beach. More

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Perth, Australia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This is a great beach. The colours in South Freo at sunset are amazing. It's an excellent safe, swimming beach; no high rollers. It attracts a much nicer, more down to earth crowd than Cottesloe does. Great dog beach too; check out the owners who put their dogs on boogie boards... Ruoccos Pizza and South Beach fish and chips are... More

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Femantle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Easy to get there with the blue cat, it's a tiny beach, quiet and beautiful. Maybe not perfect if you don't like dogs!! More

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Yorton, shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

there are much better beaches around. North freo has better beaches. More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The beaches in general along the west coast and Perth are amazing. This isn't one of the nicest beaches I've been to.. It's a bit dirtier than the others as there are boats around. It's a lot more sheltered than the others though which is good as it gets very windy here. But if you have the time and transport,... More

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Perth
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Close to Fremantle, great for BBQs or Cafe it has its own dog beach too More

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Perth, Australia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

You can go for a long walk down a very interesting street to get to South Beach. Lots of individual little shops on the way. More

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Perth, Australia
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145 reviews 145 reviews
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Great beach for a refreshing swim and not bad for fishing in the evening. Close to Fremantle and is a popular family beach More

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