Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ1,287 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
While staying in Perth, we took the train to Cottesloe Beach. There was the Sculpture Trail of 70+ sculptures all around the beach and the area. We did take bathing suits to swim - there were lots of folks in the water but for us it was just too cold and windy. The Sculpture exhibits were a lot of fun to see and we walked around and then watched the sunset which was lovely.
Written 6 April 2024
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Tracey
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Mar 2025 • Couples
We started here and spent hours driving the 20 odd km tourist drive past all the northern beaches. Some we swam, some we took pictures and moved on. This is one of the prettiest and easy access and parking. If you are looking for just one to take kids and spend day, I would probably pick City or Scarborough but this is one of the most picturesque. As for the sharks, the helicopters are looking all day and of course if one is spotted, you won’t be swimming, net or no net, but they do give you confidence.
It was just nice to finally see it, swim in it and watch everyone else enjoying. There is a dog bit at the north end.
It was just nice to finally see it, swim in it and watch everyone else enjoying. There is a dog bit at the north end.
Written 24 March 2025
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ross m
Brisbane, Australia147 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
This was a bit of a surprise. We were expecting overwhelming crowds, limited parking and crappy service, but we were very pleasantly surprised. The beach was clean, the water was nice, there was a shark-netted swimming area, and there are plenty of options for sitting, parking a car, getting a meal, changing, showering, and relaxing. We loved it.
Written 4 January 2025
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Nonnie555
Perth, Australia2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
If you or your family want to swim then forget Cottesloe Beach. I took my children to the beach it was 41* expecting it was a safe place to swim. What that lovely pic to your left doesnt show is that the Council or State government put up a shark net so the public would be safe. How wrong was I - very. Not long after we arrived the shark alert went off and the Cottesloe Lifesavers made an announcement telling all swimmers to get out of the water. I asked one of the lifesavers (very nicely) when we could swim again. I was told an hour after the last shark sighting. So we waited like good citizens for an hour and soon after the allotted time the announcement was made that we could go back in the water. Well NOT 5 minutes later the sirens go off again. Everyone out of the water whether you are swimming in the enclosed area or not. They wouldn’t even let small children sit and play at the waters edge! Now, I was under the impression that because of the net, in times when a shark is spotted we could continue to swim - because there is a BARRIER between the swimmers and the shark. After all, the whole reason they put up the net (in Cottesloe), and spent probably a huge amount of tax payer dollars is because there are sharks frequently in the area!! Hence the shark net. Absolutely ridiculous!! I will never go to Cottesloe beach again. My advice, your time and money better spent elsewhere.
Written 30 January 2025
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LarsieB
Denver, Colorado, USA2,084 contributions
Jan 2023
Nothing much to say other than a wonderful beach and area. I love Cottesloe Beach and all the surrounding area!! Love the fact that there are many places, to eat, toilets and showers to use after swimming, as well as lawned areas if you want to picnic too. The water is always so beautiful to swim in at Cottesloe Beach, love it!! The only downside can be parking as it gets really busy, particularly on weekends, other than that I highly recommend Cottesloe Beach! (BTW my photos don't do it justice).
Written 3 April 2023
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Geoffrey E
London, UK631 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
At the Cottesloe town end a terrific white sandy beach sheltered by a small man made headland. Safe swimming observed by lifeguards and all the right amenities close by, hotels, fish and chips, excellent ice cream, showers by the beach to wash off.
There is a beautiful long white sandy beach heading away from Cott, quite lovely.
Oh 102 bus to Cottesloe station every 30 minutes.
There is a beautiful long white sandy beach heading away from Cott, quite lovely.
Oh 102 bus to Cottesloe station every 30 minutes.
Written 18 February 2024
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Bevvers67
Worcestershire, UK395 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The beach is beautiful & despite it not being the hottest day (end of October) it was a lovely place for a stroll & an ice lolly. As a Brit, I'd never seen shark nets at the beach before, it's kind of scary but also reassuring too (don't the jellies get through the gaps though??) It was quite busy despite the rather cool breeze, & sitting under the trees people watching was just glorious.
Anyway, the main reason we ventured to Cottesloe Beach is because it's mentioned in the Tim Minchin song 'Carry You'. The song is one I've listened to many times as it reminds me of my brother Jason who never made it to Australia, so my visit was, in part, for him too. Yay bro, I finally made it for both of us <3
Anyway, the main reason we ventured to Cottesloe Beach is because it's mentioned in the Tim Minchin song 'Carry You'. The song is one I've listened to many times as it reminds me of my brother Jason who never made it to Australia, so my visit was, in part, for him too. Yay bro, I finally made it for both of us <3
Written 20 March 2024
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10Orchard
Worcester, UK587 contributions
Mar 2020
Loved the beautiful sandy beach with car parking close by. Lifeguards supervise the area close to the town centre. Sculptures dot the promenade to give a different feel to the beach. Lots of children's play areas. Information on the history and wild life
Written 1 April 2020
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Stephen B
Sydney312 contributions
Oct 2019
The beach is obviously a very popular place - partly because it was school holidays. Many of the people there were young teenagers. The young girls were wearing skimpy bikinis but there were no topless women.
The only other time we came here to WA some years ago, it was raining heavily. Today it was a beautiful warm sunny day.
Many people were sunbaking on the grass or on the beach. People were enjoying the walk along the long stonework pier. Adventurous teenagers were jumping off the pier.
It was great atmosphere. Well worth visiting on such a beautiful day.
The only other time we came here to WA some years ago, it was raining heavily. Today it was a beautiful warm sunny day.
Many people were sunbaking on the grass or on the beach. People were enjoying the walk along the long stonework pier. Adventurous teenagers were jumping off the pier.
It was great atmosphere. Well worth visiting on such a beautiful day.
Written 1 January 2020
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Joe B
7 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
I went to cottesloe beach to pay 1 miiiiiiillion dollars for chips, at Ol Bouy cafe and get attitude from robotic iphone gazing teenage staff. The beach is mostly flat. Everyone kept repeating the same thing. “West Oz has the best beaches in Australia/the world!” The British liked it, but what do they have over there to compare? Cockles and Muscles carving your feet down to the bone and grey dirty English style sand! Have you guys even been to the east coast lol. Sydneys crappiest beach has better waves on a calm day. Sydney is a hole but the beaches, omg the beaches make west oz look like, well you get the point. Im planning my escape from west oz and its sentimental, biased views and taking my butt as far away as i can manage on one paycheck. So long weirdos!!!
Written 9 November 2024
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Can we go there after sunset? Any activities?
Written 22 April 2018
There are no organised activities, just personal beach walking, night photography of the exhibitions if you are into it or eating dinner at a restaurant nearby
Written 22 April 2018
Hi, is there any deck chairs or sun umbrellas we can rent when we get to the beach?
Thanks
Written 24 December 2017
Sadly not for hire. If you go to the main Cottesloe beach there is plenty of shade on the terraces of lawn south of Indiana building.
Written 25 December 2017
Hey! Is Mosman Park too much of a walk from Cottesloe Beach?
I’m thinking of booking this Airbnb because it’s $50 cheaper than places in Cottesloe but I want to be close to the beach. Thoughts?
NB. I can't share the link here but search airbnb for "sunny apartment near river and sea"
Written 17 April 2017
It's around a mile from the Beach, so if you like Walking fine, otherwise if it was me I would choose a location by Cottesloe Beach which is superb
Written 17 April 2017
myatnoepipi
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
Is the weather OK to visit in July to Perth? Thanks you
Written 15 April 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Perth, Australia
Best time of the year. Actually classed as Winter but trust me Perth in July is beautiful. Blue skies and 20 degrees what could be better.
Written 15 April 2017
Susanna C
Singapore, Singapore
Hi
How to go from Perth city to cottesloe beach?
Written 25 December 2016
Cottesloe Beach is easily accessible from Perth CBD.
102 route buses leave Elizabeth Quay bus station around every 30 minutes. The scenic route runs along Swan River foreshore, and delivers you direct to both North Cottesloe and Cottesloe main beach.
If you are happy walking, catch the Fremantle Line train. Cottesloe station is a 12 - 15 minute walk to the beach.
Written 28 December 2017
I was wondering if the sea weather temperature in March is ok to enjoy sea by small kids (~ 5 years).
Written 27 November 2016
Yes the water in generally warm enough in early March. Late March it’s getting colder but little kids never seem to mind. Just make sure you have a warm jumper to wrap them in when they come out
Written 27 December 2017
Hi! Is there are bathing areas near the beach?
Thanks!
Written 4 November 2016
Plenty of free parking, but usually most of the bays were already taken when we got to the beach; but you can always park a bit further up the road and walk to the beach.
Written 5 November 2016
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