About Seaford Beach
Seaford Beach is a long sandy beach in the suburb of Seaford within the City of Onkaparinga, about 35 kilometres south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula, fronting Gulf St Vincent. It forms part of the continuous coastline between Port Noarlunga South and Moana, backed by dunes and the Esplanade. The beach is known for its wide sand, calm waters for swimming and fishing, coastal walking trails and family-friendly foreshore reserves.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, sandy beach stretching along Gulf St Vincent with low dunes, foreshore reserves and views across the gulf. The beach offers open sand for walking and sunbathing, calm water for paddling and swimming, fishing spots along the shore, and a paved coastal trail along the Esplanade. The foreshore has grassed picnic areas, playgrounds and car parks with direct beach access via ramps and stairs.
Key highlights
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Long wide sandy shoreline on Gulf St Vincent
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Calm waters suitable for swimming and paddling
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Coastal walking and cycling trail along the Esplanade
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Dune-backed foreshore reserves with picnic and barbecue areas
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Fishing and beachcombing along the continuous Seaford-Moana coastline
History of Seaford Beach
The Seaford coastline is on Kaurna Country, the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. European settlement in the Onkaparinga district began from the 1840s, with Seaford developing as a coastal subdivision in the 20th century. The beach and foreshore have long served as a recreational area for southern Adelaide communities.