Cottesloe, Perth

 
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Cottlesloe: An Ideal Slice of Paradise
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leon.partsi 98 reviews
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About a kilometer walk from Cottlesloe station, Cottlesloe beach is famous for it's chilly waters, it's soft sand, and it's beautiful sunbathers.

Walking into the beach you get the distinct impression that it's a very youth-oriented area - most people are kids from high school enjoying a weekend (or cheeky midweek skip) sunbake or splash. This is a fantastic place to get a feel for the "sun-bronzed and healthy" Aussie model, if the only Aussies you've encountered overseas have been fat, lazy, pale boozehounds. Everyone here is very, very, good-looking. It almost doesn't make sense.

A local favourite is to get fish and chips from one of the numerous stores on the strip, then sit down to eat on the grassy foreshore. Don't forget to wait half an hour before you swim!

Written Nov 6, 2011

Address: Cottlesloe Beach, Cottlesloe, WA

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Go North!
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Aidy_p 561 reviews
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We were at Cottesloe, erm, not really. Well to escape the crowd, we chose to head towards a stretch of beach called North Cottesloe. There we go, this explains my title.

My family reached the beach some time around 4.30pm. Since it was winter, there was really only about an hour for my children to enjoy themselves before sunset. My daughter was off like a blizzard - running around, scooping sand, running into the water, etc.

My son was a little bit more tentative. He's still a tad bit of the sand's texture. But after about two minutes, he too was zipping around.

Totally serene, with the nice cool breeze. This is truly one placed that I'd like to visit again, hopefully for a longer period of time.

Updated Jul 17, 2010

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A great beach
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Well I must admit, Cottesloe beach was one of the highlights of our Perth stay. The pristine waters of Indian Ocean just cooled us. We spent almost half a day here swimming, lying on the grass watching the people and the ocean. We also had the chance to check out the exhibition located on the beach. For a family weekend, Cottesloe is great for relaxing, enjoying sea and sun. It is located in between Fremantle and Perth. The train takes about 15 minutes from either direction. Another 10-15 minutes walk is required to reach the fantastic beach.

Written Aug 21, 2009

Address: Cottesloe

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go to the beach
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mousebyte 3 reviews

yep i live there

especially nice at night, for a walk

and in the early morning, for a swim

avoid the time between 11 am to 4pm, it is way too hot

nice in winter though. watch the wind. in winter it picks up at about 4 and then dies down.

the beach is lit up at night and to the right of the surf club you can walk for miles on the sand to freo beach

Updated Jan 13, 2007

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Cottesloe Hotel On The Beach
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Cottesloe Hotel, Beer, Music, Fun & Sun
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This hotel is across the road from the beach and is very popular during weekends, people have a surf then a cold beer to complete the enjoyment. The hotel is a landmark having been in the area for decades, located in one of the best beach locations in Perth there have been attempts by developers to develop the site with high rise apartments. Not successful yet as the local Council and the State Government have put a limit on how many levels can be built.

This hotel is one of the "hot night spots" in Perth, particularly late in the week and weekends with people queuing for entry.

Written Jul 16, 2006

Address: Marine Terrace, Cottesloe, Perth

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Cottesloe Beach Mid Winter
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The Perth weather has been so calm and sunny we decided to visit the fabulous Cottesloe Beach on this winter Sunday afternoon. It was nearly traffic jam conditions as we drove along Marine Terrace to the beach area and eventually found a parking spot. Cottesloe is one of the best beaches in Perth and gives you the complete package, plenty of sand , water and waves plus terrarced lawn areas for those who do not like sitting on the sand. It is your chance to have a swim in the Indian Ocean. Very popular are the two pubs across the road, they are both icons on the Perth pub scene and know how to look after the beachgoer, cold beer, good food and music and in summer the beer garden is magic. Young and old people love the pubs, however the young majority rule.

Written Jul 16, 2006

Address: Marine Terrace, Cottesloe, Perth

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Great spot
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Great surfing/beach spot


I discovered Cottesloe during a Sunday session at the famous Cottesloe Beach Hotel, which was quite amazing to see many people continuing a non stop week-end party. By the way the food at the Cafe was great too.

The main purpose to come here is the scenery, which offers a popular spot to relax on the beach or surfing on the wave.

Updated Jun 29, 2006

Website: http://www.cottesloe.wa.gov.au/

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Cottesloe Beach / From the Jetty
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A look towards Cottesloe beach from at the end of its Jetty. It's jetty is a popular spot for fishing, but be prepared to get wet when the waves are big.

From here you can look in on the landmark Tea Rooms, to the left on the layered hillside is a favorite place for the locals to sit down and enjoy the beautiful sunsets off Cottesloe.

Written Aug 3, 2005

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Cottesloe Beach
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Cottesloe Beach

With enough beautiful, and tan bodies on the beach to rival, any other beach in the World. Cottesloe Beach, is the beach favored by the youth in Southern Perth.

Beautiful white sand stretches along the shoreline, dotted by thousands of tan bodies on a sunny Aussie weekend at Cottesloe. A popular beach for surfing, bodyboarding, swimming, tanning, volleyball, snorkling, and fishing. The beach caters to all types.

A land mark on the beach is the Indiana Tea House. Home of the Tea Rooms, and the Cottesloe Life Saving and Athletic Club, which was establised in 1909.

Definitly a beach worth paying a visit to while in Perth. If not to enjoy the countless ativities that take place on and off the beach. Then atleast to enjoy the beautiful beach and people that make this place a must see.

Click on the following link for my Perth beach map. Perth Beach Map

Updated Jul 28, 2005

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Make a trip to the beach!
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Me & the girls spend Xmas Day on Cottesloe Beach!

Cotteloe is a lovely beach suburb of Perth, and an area that I spent quite a bit of time in. The beach there is really long, so you're guaranteed to find a quiet spot away from other people, and of course, there's plenty of room for beach games, if that's your thing. Once you've got past the breaking waves, the sea is pretty calm. However, there can be quite a strong current that can drag you up the beach, so watch out for that, and ask the lifeguards if they're there. Leave the surfboard at home if you're coming here, the waves break too close to the shore for there to be any good surfing. Also, you should either aim to get here in the morning, or check a weather report before leaving, as there can be quite a strong wind in the afternoons which blows the sand EVERYWHERE! Not fun! If you do get caught in the breeze, then there are grassy areas at the main end of the beach, which minimise the amount of sand that'll get stuck to your sun cream.

Written Jul 27, 2005

Website: www.cottesloe.wa.gov.au

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