 Visit Scarborough WA
Scarborough is located on the west coast, just a short 15 minute drive west from the heart of Perth city.
As part of Perth's Sunset Coast, Scarborough is famous for its sunny weather, popular beaches and relaxed lifestyle. There are a variety of shops, weekend markets, and pubs and clubs.
In addition to the excellent ocean foreshore, Scarborough contains several parks and reserves. Abbett Park offers a variety of sporting opportunities, including football, squash, lawn bowls, tennis and cricket. Scarborough Beach is home to a lifesaving club, surfing competitions and other recreation facilities.
Local shopping complexes are scattered throughout the suburb that provide for daily needs.
A range of restaurants can be found in Scarborough from silver service to casual dining and cafe styles.
Accommodation ranges from bed and breakfast, budget and luxury self contained apartments to a five star hotel.
Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach is located 14 kilometres north west of the centre or Perth. Plenty of free car parking is available and regular buses run from Perth city.
Scarborough Beach is a very good surfing beach and attracts thousands of people every day during the summer months. The beach is popular with swimmers, surfers and bodyboarders. Windsurfing and kite surfing is also popular.
The Scarborough Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach in the summer months and monitors the safest areas for swimmers.
Large grassy areas, picnic gazebos, public toilets, showers and change rooms are all available at Scarborough Beach to make your day out more enjoyable.
The Scarborough Beach area comes alive in summer as thousands of people flock to the beach to cool off. There are many restaurants, cafes, pubs/clubs in the Scarborough area all within very close proximity to the beach, many with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Apartment and hotel accommodation is also available with ocean views.
Surf Life Saving Australia's Surf Tips:
Always swim or surf at places patrolled by surf lifesavers or lifeguards. Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest area to swim. Always swim under supervision or with a friend. If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard.
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WA's National Parks & Reserves can be closed at times because of bushfire danger, Cyclone or flooding and other natural emergencies. Phone 1300 657 721 for emergency alerts or visit the FESA for more information. Find out about the National Parks and forests of WA by visititing CALM. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.
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