Cottesloe Beach, one of the best beaches in Perth, where soft, pale sands meet transparent, turquoise waters - Prasit photo Perth’s stunning stretches of sand each have their own personality. The ...

Perth beaches really hit like nowhere else: the water is ridiculously blue, the sand is soft enough to nap on, and there’s a beach for every mood. Want waves? Got it. Prefer calm, crystal-clear water?

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Located less than 10 miles southwest of central Perth, Cottesloe Beach – with its lifeguards, clean sands and clear waters – is one of the area's most popular shorelines, especially among families.

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Scarborough is one of Perth's nicest beaches; the sand is particularly white and soft, and the water curves gently while entering. It has a wind and kite surfing ...