C.Y. O'Connor Beach

C.Y. O'Connor Beach is a long sandy beach in North Coogee within the City of Cockburn, south of Fremantle in Western Australia. Named after engineer C.Y. O'Connor, it is known for its wide shoreline, views across Cockburn Sound to Garden and Carnac Islands, and the prominent bronze statue of O'Connor in the surf. The beach is notable for its designated horse exercise and off-leash dog areas and its industrial coastal setting.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy metropolitan beach backed by the C.Y. O'Connor Reserve and the Australian Marine Complex. The shoreline is open and windswept with views to Cockburn Sound and offshore islands. The most distinctive feature is the bronze statue of C.Y. O'Connor on horseback standing in the water. The beach is actively used for horse swimming and exercise, particularly in early mornings, and has a designated off-leash dog exercise area. Facilities are basic and focused on reserve parkland rather than resort development.