Scarborough Beach | Destination Perth

Just 20 minutes from Perth City, Scarborough Beach offers one of Perth's most popular beaches.

Located within the City of Stirling, with excellent public transport links, there is no excuse not to visit. Once you're done surfing, sunbathing and swimming spend a relaxing hour or two at one of the many cafés or bars overlooking the ocean. Or you can stay overnight, at one of the many accommodation options.

Scarborough Beach is currently going through a massive face-lift with a $30 million revitalisation of the area to create a vibrant hub of activity. During summer enjoy live entertainment at the only amphitheatre on the beach in WA.

Neighbouring Trigg Beach is home to Perth's most consistent surf break, with local spots like Watermans Bay, Mettams Pool and Trigg Point also renowned for their surf. You can also play a round of golf at nearby, Joondalup Resort and explore many nature reserves and parks.

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Perth Go Surf

Come down and experience the best surf school on Perth's coastline at Brighton Beach, Scarborough.

Best of Perth Tours

Perth Day Tours & Perth Wine Tours with guaranteed small groups (max. 10 guests) for a premium tour experience.

Ramada VetroBlu Scarborough Beach

Ramada Vetroblu is the perfect Hub located in the heart of Scarborough Beach entertainment precinct on the edge of Western Australia’s world class beaches & breath-taking sunsets.

Seashells Scarborough

Just 20 minutes (or 14km) from Perth city, Seashells Scarborough provides a great alternative to the busyness of the city.

The Sandbar Scarborough Beach

Be sure to visit your local The Sandbar and enjoy great food, coffee, beers, wine, cocktails and more!

Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough

An iconic beachfront hotel overlooking the soft white sand of Scarborough Beach and the sparkling blue water of the Indian Ocean.

Global Gypsies

Get ready for the road. Take a towing or 4WD course to ensure you are all set for the next adventure.

Quest Innaloo Apartment Hotel

A unique 80 serviced apartment style hotel rooms, comprising of 40 studio and 40 one bedroom apartments.

Spinway WA

Grab a Spinway bike to explore Perth.

Indian Ocean Hotel

Sunsets on the Sunset Coast are something to behold with fiery orange and gold skies touching down in the blue Indian Ocean.

Zoie

Take in the stunning views of Scarborough Beach while enjoying the fun and vibrant atmosphere at Zoie. Renowned for its signature coffee blend, tasty food and award-winning gelato, Zoie is the perfect

Executive Escapes

Offering a range of short term accommodation, from luxury apartments to comfortable family houses, in close proximity to the beach and Perth CBD.

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Explore the Perth Beaches Further

Lancelin

Travel an hour and a half north of Perth City and you'll find the small beach side town of Lancelin where you can tackle the mighty sand dunes or try a number of watersports.

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Moore River and Gingin

The stretch of countryside Moore River to Gingin is an appealing place to explore. Start your explorations on the coast at Guilderton which boasts an idyllic coastal setting and is situated on the banks of the languid Moore River.

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Yanchep

Visit one of Australia's largest koala colonies and learn about ancient Aboriginal culture at Yanchep National Park within the City of Wanneroo.

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Hillarys

Hillarys, within the City of Joondalup, is home to Hillarys Boat Harbour where you'll find resort style shopping, an excellent selection of cafes, restaurants and attractions, and a ferry to Rottnest Island.

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Scarborough

Scarborough, within the City of Stirling, is a popular beach with locals and an ideal location to stay. It boats a fantastic swimming and surfing beach, entertainment and dining.

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Cottesloe

With sloping grassy banks and huge Norfolk pines, Cottesloe is not only home to one of Perth's most famous beaches, but also has pubs, cafes, cool bars and restaurants with ocean views.

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