Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach
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Enjoy the day in one of Australia's most striking urban beaches.
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  • stevebintley
    Bedford, United Kingdom8,886 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful beach
    Incredible beach! It might not be overly large but with such perfect sand and crisp clear water it the perfect picturesque spot. Walking out along the rock jetty gives lovely views back towards the coast and there’s plenty of spaces to sit along the edge if you don’t want to actually go on the sand. It was a shame all the facilities inside the pavilion building were shut when I visited but there’s a good number of toilets and showers freely available to use. Free parking available too mean I’d happily return here time and time again!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written January 2, 2024
  • Geoffrey E
    London, United Kingdom638 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Marvellous beach, all the amenities you need close by.
    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.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 18, 2024
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,639 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perth's favorite surf beach
    This is the best-known surf beach in Perth. Young people like to hang out here. The sand is fine and gold; the waves are regular and moderate. Cottesloe has been Perth's favorite beach for years. North Cottesloe Beach, universally known as "North Cott," is a fashionable beach, which is favorable for its bikini girls, most of whom are young. Cottesloe is popular with families who live in Perth's suburbs.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written March 3, 2024
  • Bevvers67
    Worcestershire, United Kingdom397 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thank you Tim Minchin.
    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
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written March 20, 2024
  • Rochelle F
    Randolph, New Jersey1,144 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice beach but the water was cold
    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.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 6, 2024
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Chrissybubs
Maidstone, UK264 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Cottesloe is well worth a visit. Of course when one is in Perth, there are so many wonderful white sand beaches around every corner, that it is easy to get blase! But this offers a little more with the scupture park that has been created near and on the beach. It is for free but a contribution is requested but not obligatory. Some of the scuptures are breath taking and beautiful; others, like the enormous head of Homer Simpson sitting on the beach, not quite so ! But all are worth a trip to discuss which one you would like to stash in your suitcase and take home with you !!
Written March 31, 2020
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ1,144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 April 6, 2024
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LarsieB
Denver, Colorado, USA2,089 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 April 3, 2023
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Cottcocalhuman
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Friends
Christmas Eve was an absolute disgrace. Playing average music to a crowd that clearly left because of the lack of ambience especially after multiple complaints about the lack of Christmas spirit, truly shows lack of customer engagement. A disappointing evening for many local repeat customers. Read. The. Room. P.S. no one is dancing.
Written December 24, 2020
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,790 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
This is a very nice beach with clear water, a protective groyne at one end, a secured area in the water (well patronised), clean sand, trees and shade.

Downside is the lack of public toilets other than a row of portaloos and an ugly carpark in a pristine part of the area. Some of the dune management, including pathways down to the beach, didn't look to be the best.

Worth a visit though if you're into swimming.
Written March 9, 2021
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,666 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Solo
Excellent beach made all the better by the sculptures exhibition which commenced recently. Great expanse of white / yellow sandy beach - breezy from the sea and very embracing. Nice selection of eateries on the main road. Shark nets on the beach to improve safety. Nice bird spotting. Just the place for a picnic Great all year!
Written March 7, 2020
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Douglas R
Tenterden, UK879 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Gorgeous white sandy beach provides good swimming and a little surfing. Good public changing rooms. It was Sculpure Exhibition time in early March so some great interesting exhibits.
For a good lunch go to The Canteen Pizza on Marine Parade....wonderful service and drinks served by a great crew!
Written April 13, 2020
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Bevvers67
Worcestershire, UK397 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written March 20, 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,639 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Cottesloe Beach, known as Cott, is divided into two sections - "Cott" and "North Cott." Locals tend to prefer North Cott and some would say that the bikini girls are prettier. Either way, the sand is white and the water is clean. Cott is the gathering place for Perth's golden girls and golden boys. By the way, don't swim in the afternoon after the sea breese comes in, the surf can become treacherous.
Written September 21, 2021
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Joe B
8 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
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 November 9, 2024
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