Little Bay Beach

Little Bay Beach is a small sheltered sandy cove in the suburb of Little Bay within the Randwick local government area in south-eastern Sydney, New South Wales. Situated between rocky headlands on the northern shore of Botany Bay, it is known for calm clear water, gentle swimming conditions and a quiet family-friendly atmosphere. Backed by a grassy reserve and the heritage Prince Henry precinct, it offers a secluded alternative to Sydney's larger ocean beaches.

Visitors find a horseshoe-shaped sandy beach enclosed by sandstone headlands with calm, turquoise water facing Botany Bay. The beach is backed by a grassy reserve with picnic tables and barbecues and is accessed via stairs from the clifftop. The setting is quiet and sheltered, suitable for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, with views across the bay and along the coastal walkway. There are no shops directly on the sand, and the area retains a relaxed local neighbourhood character.

The Little Bay area is part of the traditional lands of the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation. From 1881 the headland above the beach was the site of the Coast Hospital, later Prince Henry Hospital, which operated until 2001. The surrounding Prince Henry precinct retains heritage hospital buildings and has been redeveloped as a residential and heritage conservation area overlooking the beach.

The beach and headland form part of the coastal cultural landscape valued for recreation and community use. The adjacent Prince Henry heritage precinct reflects the area's long association with public health history, while the foreshore reserve is used for informal community gatherings, picnics and coastal appreciation.