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Cottesloe Beach

Marine Parade | Cottesloe, Perth, Western Australia 6011, Australia (Cottesloe)
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Ranked #4 of 75 attractions in Perth
Type: Beaches
Description: Enjoy the day in one of Australia's most striking urban beaches.
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Canberra, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The beach itself is beautiful, with plenty of parking available. There is a lovely grassed area, so you don't have to sit on the sand if you don't want to. We went to the India Tea House (primarily to see the gorgeous decor in the ladies' loo) but the coffee was good and the decor lovely. We did watch the... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The beach was very clean. Good for outdoor activities and jogging or walk. There are many good eating places nearby. The only thing that need improvement is the toilet. The toilets are dirty and not cleaned.

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

no shortage of nice beaches in Western Australia. Cottesloe was nice, clean, lively. not too far from the city. train is 1km away. not a bad place to spend a day.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

Vey delighted to be living in a city with weather like Perth has in winter. We really enjoyed breakfast at "Cott" with the locals on a sunny May Sunday - cant beat it. Could be Greece.

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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Well what do you expect? It's just another beach which shares traits that can be used to be described most Australian beaches. Dirty and full of bogans.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I am so lucky to have this beautiful place on my back door step it is one of the most stunning beaches I have ever been to. It is very clean and has lots of grassed area to sit and have a picnic or watch the sunset after your dip. Nice place to sit and relax and watch the world... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Cottesloe beach could possibly be the most beautiful beach i have ever been too! truly magical, loads of nearby resturants and accommodationt too!

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

really worth a visit to this beach it is absolutely stunning and very relaxed with a great selection of bars and restaurants near by

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Perth Western Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Well laid out and maintained and lots to see and do. Kids love the play area. Perhaps more benches and tables?

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Perfect time to go is mid afternoon....enjoy the warm waters have a picnic on the grassed areas..then watch the sun set over the beautiful Indian ocean.....heaven !!!

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