West Beach

West Beach is a wide sandy beach and coastal suburb in the City of Charles Sturt, about 8 kilometres west of Adelaide city centre on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent. Part of the Adelaide metropolitan coastline, it is known for its long foreshore, adjacent West Beach Parks and Adelaide Shores recreation precinct, calm waters, and views across the gulf. The beach forms part of Kaurna Country and is a popular local destination for swimming, walking and family recreation.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach facing Gulf St Vincent with calm waters, a paved coastal shared path for walking and cycling, grassed foreshore reserves with barbecues and playgrounds, and views to the west for sunsets. The area includes West Beach Parks holiday and recreation precinct, boat ramp access to the Patawalonga and gulf, and nearby cafes and kiosks. The setting is open and urban, backed by residential areas and recreation facilities rather than cliffs or dunes.