About City Beach
City Beach is a popular urban ocean beach in the suburb of City Beach within the Town of Cambridge, about 10 km west of Perth central business district on the Indian Ocean coast. It is known for its wide white sand, grassed foreshore reserve, groyne and consistent surf. The beach is a major recreational hub for Perth residents and visitors, offering swimming, surfing and sunset views with cafes and facilities overlooking the coast.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide sandy beach fronting the Indian Ocean with a large grassed foreshore, paved promenade and groyne extending into the water. The area includes two main beach sections north and south of the groyne, with surf breaks, swimming areas patrolled seasonally, shaded lawns, picnic and barbecue areas, playgrounds, and a commercial precinct with cafes and restaurants overlooking the beach. The setting is open and exposed with views to the ocean and popular for walking, swimming and sunset viewing.
Key highlights
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Wide white sandy beach on the Indian Ocean coastline
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City Beach groyne providing sheltered swimming and fishing spot
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Grassed foreshore reserve with picnic, barbecue and playground areas
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Consistent surf breaks popular for surfing and bodyboarding
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Sunset views over the Indian Ocean with oceanfront cafes and restaurants