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Great place to go watch the sunset. Nice shallow beach, very safe for kids and families. Good facilities on walking tracks. Change rooms and toilets nearby. Sand is Coarse. Parking is free on Beach Rd and generally easy to access
Beautiful and lots of happy pups
Beautiful beach, less people
Peaceful beach with dog-friendly shore. During spring and summer you can catch a fish van in the parking lot overseeing the shores with lots of fresh fish and live oysters! The waves are pretty tamed here as well, in my opinion. Just remember to mind your steps while walking down the stairs!
Beautiful spot to relax and swim. Plenty of shade options and a steep grassy bank which gives you a good view of the beach. Lots of picnic benches and other seating to choose from. Good amenities and food options nearby. Only a short walk through the mall to get to Manly surf beach.
Good view and Cristal water
Less people compared to St Kilda or Brighton. There's a huge park right across the beach too with some food places nearby. Overall a great spot for family outings
Had an acai bowl at the Beach Bus. Has many varieties of acai bowls and the smash avo is so yummy too 😋. 😍😍😍
Nice local beach
This beach ⛱️ was my favourite in Perth. It stretched for a couple of kilometres, and there was barely anyone there. Nice clear waters, but there is the possibility of sharks or Trevor as he is known by locals who frequent the shallows occasionally.
Nice quite beach. Beautiful white sand
Great beach, nice and quiet. Clean.
Nice, long beach. Good for sunset views and photos. Not the best for swimming as it is crowded with both locals and tourists. The beach is decently clean and along the promenade there are buskers performing, making it a perfect place for a walk with great vibes.
I love this place so beautiful to see sunset 🪽
St Kilda Beach was my first beach experience, and it was pretty awesome! The soft sand felt great under my feet, and the waves were exciting. I loved walking on the pier and seeing all the cool stuff around. There are lots of places to grab yummy food nearby, which was a bonus. The sunset was stunning – seriously Instagram-worthy!
Good place/beach to walk. From here can go south to Brighton beach.
First time going here.
Huge crowds, no hassles.
Clean sand.
Huge crowds, no hassles.
Clean sand.
A wonderful space to explore one's soul. Find your reality. Welcome to your life.
Nice little spot to chill next to Manly Wharf.
Nice bit of beach great for the kids to have a swim or a fish on a good day. Beach was clean and tidy.
Beautiful family beach! There is something for everyone: shallow waters, great for swimming and SUP. Sand Dunes Kiosk offers the best burgers, coffee, and smoothies right on the beach. Great toilet/shower facilities are available, and ample car parking is found in the nearby streets.
Walked from home along the walkway to Main Beach Parade and home again 17th September
Lovely beach to walk along and watch world go by. Popular with tourists and locals. Several eateries along esplanade and usual facilities, also many beach volleyball sets, ready to use. When I was there (charity walk) men meeting to display their classic cars, so something for everyone.
Lovely place to sit and just watch the world go by, right next to the wharf, and there's a few on the sand and in the water today..
On a sunny afternoon, it's a good spot to just chill out 🙂
On a sunny afternoon, it's a good spot to just chill out 🙂
My daughter loved this. It was awesome to see!
Good beach, sand is very nice along with the water, great biking paths too
so beautiful a great place to watch the waves
Nice but can be disturbing to see off-leash aggressive dogs
Great quiet beach on a sunny day, dogs roaming and clear waters
St. Kilda Beach is a picturesque coastal gem located in Melbourne, Australia, offering a vibrant blend of natural beauty, recreation, and a laid-back atmosphere. Its golden sands stretch along Port Phillip Bay, providing a perfect backdrop for a variety of activities. The beach is renowned for its stunning sunsets, casting a warm, orange glow over the horizon.
This beach boasts a lively atmosphere with an array of cafés, restaurants, and shops along the nearby Acland Street, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The vibrant community of St. Kilda adds a unique character to the beach, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
This beach boasts a lively atmosphere with an array of cafés, restaurants, and shops along the nearby Acland Street, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The vibrant community of St. Kilda adds a unique character to the beach, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
This is one of my favourite beaches in Perth's north. For the most part, it is a calm, and beautiful beach. When it's wavy, it's the perfect swell for groms to practice on. We even saw a ray swim past us once! A lovely beach (I just wish it had a bigger car park!) 🐚
Great place to take the kids. Pelican feeding, swim and playgrounds. Great fish and chips too.
Great 🏄♂️ 🌊 surf beach ,some beach erosion, enjoy your visit
Love this beach for swimming, relaxing or watching sunsets
Beautiful dog beach
Beautiful beaches. Clean and life gaurds all around
Beautiful place to watch the sunset and treasure hunt with your metal detector!
Amazing beach, heaps of free parking and lots of playgrounds for kids not far
Nice beach in Melbourne. Not too far from city. I have been here years but it is still amazing place for my family to visit at weekends. Really great place to visit ☺️☺️☺️
Feeding starts at 1.30pm not 12.30 as stated in the below review. We got here around 12, saw some pelicans in the water but didn’t stick around for the feeding.
Beautiful beach.
Public toilets, and perfect for the kids
Public toilets, and perfect for the kids
Lovely beach area safe for kids fish and chips sold nearby beach. Indeed pelican fed daily they fly in like clockwork and land in squadrones to feed.
This 1.5 km long white sand beach is very calm, silent and clean. Swimming is very much safe on the shallow sections of the inner bar.
Best place to bring kids to watch pelican feeding. The feeding will start around 12.30 pm. There’s free parking nearby but you must go early in order to secure the spot. We also had our lunch at the fish and chips restaurant where they feed the fish to the pelicans.
Beautiful beach and soft sand!
It's a nice and quiet beach. It's an ideal place to walk your dog.
Went for a walk this morning (~8am) and it was so beautiful and calm. We walked by the rock pools and pulled out some toys and other rubbish left behind. Also found a couple of starfish 😍
I always go to this beach. Great for walks and not crowded.
Great beach. Smooth fine sand, clear ocean kicking up big waves. Great grass area over the rise with kids play place and great coffee from the LSC down the drag.
Surf was choppy but definite waves to wait for and pick. Good fun
Surf was choppy but definite waves to wait for and pick. Good fun
Great place to take younger children. Much more protected then the lagoon as the reef fully encloses the north section to create a pool area. Not as busy as the the main lagoon it self.
Has its own stair access and showers.
Not Wheel chair accessible unfortunately.
It backs onto the dog beach so you may get a visit from dogs that have wandered too far. good to know if your kid is scared of dogs.
Caution if seeing up close to the north of this beach as sharp and hard rocks a below the sand and water. have seen people injuring their feet running in this area.
Has its own stair access and showers.
Not Wheel chair accessible unfortunately.
It backs onto the dog beach so you may get a visit from dogs that have wandered too far. good to know if your kid is scared of dogs.
Caution if seeing up close to the north of this beach as sharp and hard rocks a below the sand and water. have seen people injuring their feet running in this area.
Mullas can't be beaten! Holds the crown for best beach in perth in my books! 6am till 9am is the best time to head down. Water is beautiful, calm and crystal clear!
Empty. Very empty atm, however ever other time it’s the eight wonder of the world
Best beach in the world.
St Kildare beach in Melbourne is a great place to visit
Lots of things to see and do
Scrumptious cake shops and restaurants in a land street
Also lots of restaurants in Fitzroy street and hotels
Beautiful walking tracks along the beach
Well worth a visit if your in Melbourne
Lots of things to see and do
Scrumptious cake shops and restaurants in a land street
Also lots of restaurants in Fitzroy street and hotels
Beautiful walking tracks along the beach
Well worth a visit if your in Melbourne
Such a beautiful beach. Perfect spot to watch the sunrise. The shallow water tides and the soft sand are so comforting.
This is a must visit spot for families. A fun-loving place for pets as well!
This is a must visit spot for families. A fun-loving place for pets as well!
Nature is so amazing! The birds know when to arrive for feeding and disperse when it is over. The interesting thing is the row of birds at the back! They stand there patiently and in an orderly manner even during feeding time, so civilized!
Located opposite to manly beach, Manly cove is lovely. Despite being where the ferries dock it’s quite clean. Can be in the shade for a lot of the day
Williamstown is a nice place for a visit. You can walk along Nelson st and go to the back where you have a great view of the water and shops coming in. At Williamstown the main street has a number of restaurants, shops and cafes. The pier to take the ferry to the city has the HMAS Castlemaine where it is $8 for adults to go on the ship and look around. There is a park near the pier. Recommend for a day trip
Great beach. Dog friendly. The people are friendly too. Super clean.
So beautiful even in the off season.
Beautiful Yanchep lagoon great Cafe, but the area needs so much more to entice visitors. SLS nippers great for local kids.
Great spot for the dogs, nice walk. Flat beach so you can walk with ease.
Great beach, love it but there has been speculation on If it's a nudist beach....
When Googled apparently it comes up in a list of nudist beaches in WA.... so just be aware incase your easily offended.
When Googled apparently it comes up in a list of nudist beaches in WA.... so just be aware incase your easily offended.
A City Beach accessible by train from Southern Cross Station, and 5-10 minutes walk from Williamstown Beach train stop. The sand is a bit gritty and coarse, but generally a swimmable beach as the water is generally calm, but watch out for rocks and seaweed. Popular with the locals, families, paddle boarders, snorkelers. Check the water quality with the EPA.vic.gov.au website.
I like to take the train all the way to the last stop at Williamstown, and then do an easy, beautiful, calming, coastal walk from Point Gellibrand Park, perhaps even stopping for some green respite at the Botanic Gardens, and ending the walk at the Crystal Steps.
Food choices is very limited - the ever busy kiosk or a new coffee place next to the Park. Or stop at Footscray on the same train line for a meal. There is clean public toilets at the Botanic Garden.
I like to take the train all the way to the last stop at Williamstown, and then do an easy, beautiful, calming, coastal walk from Point Gellibrand Park, perhaps even stopping for some green respite at the Botanic Gardens, and ending the walk at the Crystal Steps.
Food choices is very limited - the ever busy kiosk or a new coffee place next to the Park. Or stop at Footscray on the same train line for a meal. There is clean public toilets at the Botanic Garden.
Most people will miss this as a community park, but give it a look, nature thriving in the community is important
This beach is located on the harbour side of the Manly peninsula and is calm in virtually all conditions, making it a good option for those with small children or if you prefer to swim in the ocean but dislike waves. Located right next to Manly wharf and adjacent to the Corso and a wide range of drinking and dining options. Be aware that after heavy rain the water may be dirty and not safe to enter for a day or so.
Awesome experience. Absolutely love these birds. 100% encourage anyone who's debating seeing this, to go do it!!! Definitely worth the long drive from Brisbane!!!
Nice little stretch of beach with a highway crossing. Toilets and lovely calm water. Great for the little ones.
Not a popular beach, nice and quiet. White sand with lots of jellyfish washed up to the beach. Got few colourful Bathing Boxes.
Terrible beach, dont go here, wouldn't bother making the effort.
( do you think they'll stay away, I hope so, love a quite beach )
( do you think they'll stay away, I hope so, love a quite beach )
I really liked this beautiful beach though the sun made it so much more beautiful ☺️ 🌞, however, it was clean compared to some beaches I visited in Melbourne, the only con was that the parking fee is too much 😞
A great beach, a hidden secret for the locals. 🏖🌞🌊⛱🏖🌞🌊⛱🏖🌞🌊⛱🏖🌞🌊⛱
Fantastic beach, with dogs allowed off leash during certain times of the year and and within certain hours. Sea can be quite shallow at certain times which is great for dogs, and there's some interesting rock pools available when the tide is out. Cafe and restaurants nearby for quick breaks and a great dog beach altogether.
Calm, peaceful and quiet beach that only locals know about. Great for paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. Snorkelers, look out for banjo sharks and stingrays 🏝️🏖️🦈🛶🚣🏊
This is a happy place for many local residents, including me and my puppy.
Admittedly it can get crazy busy on a hot summers day, but otherwise it is a restful place where you can escape your everyday worries.
Admittedly it can get crazy busy on a hot summers day, but otherwise it is a restful place where you can escape your everyday worries.
Awesome spot to explore and play in the shallow protected water for little ones.
The beach is ever changing. The four seasons bring 4 different beach experiences. I love each of them
The beach is ever changing. The four seasons bring 4 different beach experiences. I love each of them
Fantastic beach with clear calm water. Never seems to be crowded even on weekends. Ideal when the wind is from the east but no problem when the doctor arrives.
Main Beach, is a great place, to visit, experience the expance of the awde, uncrowded beach, practise Tai Chi & Qigong ( which I teach), and take in the sea Air!
Beware of the wild birds they're very snappy with young kids, but the display is remarkable and well worth catching. It's amazing how big the birds are and how close you get to them. Arrive early to find a park, they're unlimited on weekends but 2hr only through the week. Fish and chips right next to it is yummy but you have to wait as it's very popular. The beach has shade structures and trees adjacent.
Well as always you can't beat the sea breeze and the friendly atmosphere, we always have breakfast at the Southport lifesaving club it opens at 8 and you can smell the bacon from the beach , yummy 😁
Beautiful beach with soft white sand. Doesn't get too busy either. You can walk from the lagoon all the way along the beach heading north to to point. There are toilets and showers including changing rooms near the surf life saving club carpark and also plenty of parking
Popular for peace and quiet, rest and relaxation. It is also “Home for Kite Surfers”, so if you’re a water baby, love the surf and enjoy the waves 🌊 but don’t particularly enjoy being around mass crowds. You’ll appreciate this landmark for sure.
Sophisticated housing nearby and only a short walking distance from amenities.
The hub of Surfers Paradise isn’t all that far either.
Enjoy.
Sophisticated housing nearby and only a short walking distance from amenities.
The hub of Surfers Paradise isn’t all that far either.
Enjoy.
Lovely little beach with netted area for the little ones which gives you the sense of beening miles from anywhere but your actually at the doorstep of and up tempo city with the Manly ferry, taxi stand and all the buses at your finger tips with 50meters and then an amazing array of shops, cafes and restaurants. if only parking your car would be easier Manly would be my Number 1 beach to go to. However Australia is blessed with pocket of beaches like thid so that takes it down a bit. what it does have once a year is Sydney harbour challenge and bridge2beach which is a true spectacular that brings competitor from all over Australia and also brunging the best International crew.
Great place for families, brilliant for kids, nice calm water and the colours are amazing, definitely ome of my favorite beaches ever!
Nice family beach with a safe swimming hole
Beautiful spot on this patrolled beach but do watch out for rips inside the lagoon when the sea kicks up. Quite safe as you are inside the reef but littlies can be swept off their feet.
Gorgeous swimming area that is so often peaceful and calm. The water is crystal clear and a stunning aqua with white sands rolling up the coastline. Lovely views when walking along the beachside promenade and perfect area for photographers and drone flyers alike.
Nature at it's best. Beautiful beach cosy cafe
Dog beach is excellent place to take your puppy too
Never any aggressive dogs
Never any aggressive dogs
went for abalones fishing, nice view
This beach is overall decent, hardly any seaweed around here, nearby cafe and resturants and lots of places to enjoy the water. Only problem I find is that the beach here has lot of crushed up shells, walking through the sand is a bit annoying.
Great alternative to the main Lagoon.
Even though there's no lifeguard patrol here, it's much shallower than the main mouth of Yanchep Lagoon, and better enclosed from the wider sea (sharks would ground themselves before getting this far up).
There's always a strong current running out to sea throughout the Lagoon, so care is still needed with with younger children. But unlike the main Lagoon, most children should be able to stand up if needed, and you won't get swept out to sea, as you'd pass through the life guarded section on the way out (summer weekends only)!
Car parking and finding your own piece of sand is also never a problem here, unlike the main Lagoon, which is often is packed to capacity.
Adults looking to snorkel /swim would probably be better served by the deeper upper Lagoon though (which can be walked/waded too in a few mins.
Caution is needed walking on the exposed reef, particularly in bigger swells, and people have been killed here in previous years. If you get knocked off ocean -side, you're going to struggle to get back on it without being seriously bruised at best.
Even though there's no lifeguard patrol here, it's much shallower than the main mouth of Yanchep Lagoon, and better enclosed from the wider sea (sharks would ground themselves before getting this far up).
There's always a strong current running out to sea throughout the Lagoon, so care is still needed with with younger children. But unlike the main Lagoon, most children should be able to stand up if needed, and you won't get swept out to sea, as you'd pass through the life guarded section on the way out (summer weekends only)!
Car parking and finding your own piece of sand is also never a problem here, unlike the main Lagoon, which is often is packed to capacity.
Adults looking to snorkel /swim would probably be better served by the deeper upper Lagoon though (which can be walked/waded too in a few mins.
Caution is needed walking on the exposed reef, particularly in bigger swells, and people have been killed here in previous years. If you get knocked off ocean -side, you're going to struggle to get back on it without being seriously bruised at best.
Great Beach area running from the wharf down to the Manly Surf n Slide. West Manly Cove beach on West Esplanade is a very family friendly beach as the kids can play away in the pool. The western end up near Manly Pavilion is quite protected from the wind when there is a southerly coming through. Quite a few tourists get off the Manly Ferry and think that this is Manly Beach. #letsguide #manlycove #manly #sydneyharbour #sydney
It is a lovely beach, soft and fine sand, you can walk maybe 10 meters inside the sea and not have the water to more than 15cm in height, the waves are moderate maybe useful to learn to surf. It is a recommended place to go with the family, has restrooms toilets and free public showers near the beach. It is easy to access by bicycle or car and has parking. I liked going there, I will return with my family.
Beautiful Place to relax and unwind after work or anytime for that matter. The Lagoon offers a brilliantly sheltered swimming spot for the kids.
We missed the Yanchep lagoon, ended here, it is not far from each other. There is a big signboard indicating it has no lifeguard, strong current etc.. the car park is spacious, there is a playground, toilet around.