Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach
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10Orchard
Worcester, UK544 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 April 1, 2020
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Stephen B
Sydney325 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 January 1, 2020
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Chrissybubs
Maidstone, UK283 contributions
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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Bwiz
Wallowa, Oregon, USA91 contributions
Feb 2020
Exactly, it's a beach, and a nice one. I plunked myself into the Indian Ocean for the first time ever, so that's something. There were no stinging jelly fish to great me, definitly a plus.Rottnest Island sits offshore and you can take a day trip over there, or spend the night and see the lights of Cottesloe.
Cottesloe is easy to get to from Perth as a train will deliver you for under five Aussie dollars.
Cottesloe is easy to get to from Perth as a train will deliver you for under five Aussie dollars.
Written February 20, 2020
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Cottcocalhuman
2 contributions
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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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,463 contributions
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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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,346 contributions
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.
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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Douglas R
Tenterden, UK897 contributions
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!
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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Paul H
Bournemouth, UK1,260 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a lovely beach, and it the favourite for Perth residents I would guess. It goes on for quite a bit. People walk, run and cycle it. There a several cafe's and restaurants. It is nonetheless, very calm and quite. It has a big retirement community. We were there for almost a week, in an AirBnB, and used it as our base to discover Perth and its surroundings.
Written October 23, 2022
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,588 contributions
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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Georgia A
Carvoeiro, Portugal144 contributions
Hi, is there any deck chairs or sun umbrellas we can rent when we get to the beach?
Thanks
Christopher S
Greater Perth, Australia135 contributions
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.
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"
Trenham Ian Weatherhead
London, UK509 contributions
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
myatnoepipi
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
Is the weather OK to visit in July to Perth? Thanks you
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.
Susanna C
Singapore, Singapore
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How to go from Perth city to cottesloe beach?
Christopher S
Greater Perth, Australia135 contributions
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.
Eduard P
Prague, Czech Republic1 contribution
I was wondering if the sea weather temperature in March is ok to enjoy sea by small kids (~ 5 years).
Travel obsessed
Sydney, Australia1,168 contributions
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
ToasterMichelle
Singapore, Singapore122 contributions
Hi! Is there are bathing areas near the beach?
Thanks!
bennytheball27
London, UK107 contributions
Yes lots
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- Hotels near Cottesloe Beach:
- (0.08 mi) The Cottesloe Beach Hotel
- (0.10 mi) Just 150m from the beach! Free WIFI and parking.
- (0.11 mi) Cottesloe Beach Chalets
- (0.20 mi) Ocean views! Free WIFI and parking.
- (0.20 mi) Ocean views! Free WIFI and parking.
- Restaurants near Cottesloe Beach:
- (0.00 mi) Indiana Cottesloe Beach
- (0.00 mi) Indigo Oscar
- (0.01 mi) IndiFish
- (0.04 mi) Il Lido
- (0.05 mi) Cott & Co. Fish Bar
- Attractions near Cottesloe Beach:
- (0.25 mi) Cottesloe Civic Centre
- (0.36 mi) Centrefold Sculpture
- (0.38 mi) Gecko Bike Hire
- (5.96 mi) Kings Park and Botanic Garden
- (0.45 mi) Je T' Adore Sculpture