About Somerton Park Beach
Somerton Park Beach is a sandy urban beach on Gulf St Vincent in the suburb of Somerton Park, within the City of Holdfast Bay, south of Glenelg, South Australia. Part of Adelaide's metropolitan coastline, it features a wide sandy foreshore, calm shallow waters, and a paved coastal path. The beach is valued for swimming, walking, cycling and family recreation, backed by reserves, playgrounds and the continuous Adelaide Coast Park Trail.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, sandy beach with calm, shallow waters of Gulf St Vincent, backed by grassed reserves and The Esplanade. The foreshore is lined by the paved Adelaide Coast Park Trail for walking and cycling, with open views across the gulf. Facilities include lawn areas, playgrounds, barbecues and seating. The setting is residential and family-oriented, with low dunes and uninterrupted beach access, suitable for swimming, strolling, cycling and picnicking.
Key highlights
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Wide sandy beach with calm, shallow waters of Gulf St Vincent
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Part of the continuous Adelaide Coast Park Trail for walking and cycling
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Family-friendly foreshore reserves with playgrounds and barbecue areas
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Views across Gulf St Vincent with popular sunset outlooks
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Direct connection to Glenelg and Brighton beaches along the metropolitan coast