City Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City Beach
Popular places to visit
City Beach
Enjoy the tranquility of a gorgeous natural beach close to the city centre of Perth. Dive in for a swim or surf, laze on the warm sand or go beachcombing.
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll the length of the boardwalk and admire the view, enjoy a round of mini golf or enjoy a bite to eat at Perth’s liveliest marina.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through a spectacular garden, learn about the plants around you, find a shady spot and enjoy a picnic accompanied by stunning views of the Perth skyline.
Activities
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle
Rottnest Island Day Trip by Bike from Perth & Fremantle
Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Day Tour with picnic dinner and telescope
Our pick of the best City Beach Hotel Deals
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
clean room, staff
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Novotel Perth Langley
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Swan River Hotel
Room was spacious and clean. Staff friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Duxton Hotel Perth
The room was lovely, clean and spacious. Unfortunately, on the last day of our stay the drain hole down the side of the toilet was letting out a nasty, fishy smell. The staff were very friendly and polite. Breakfast was great!!! Drinks at the bar were great and bartender was fantastic. The pool area ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rydges Perth Kings Square
Room was nice. Only three things that frustrated me, first was parking was 5 minutes down the road. Second was on my 3rd day I got back to my room at 3pm and had to ask for the room to be serviced and the representative at reception was trying to tell me the house keeping had finished but when I ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Great Southern Hotel Perth
Staff great as always, clean room and nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Beach
Scarborough
You'll love the stunning beaches in Scarborough, and you might want to stick around to check out Scarborough Beach, a top place to visit.
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Western Australian Medical Museum.
Cottesloe
Travellers come to Cottesloe for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Cottesloe Beach and Leighton Beach while you're in town.
Northbridge
Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Northbridge Piazza or Russell Square while you're exploring the area.
Perth Central Business District
Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Central Park Tower.
Perth City Centre
While visiting Perth City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
