The headliner has to be Cottesloe Beach with its perfectly clear waters, but there are plenty of other spots worthy of your attention. Take a trip to Mettams Pool to snorkel among octopuses and starfish, or people watch at the LA-like esplanade at Scarborough Beach, which is often lined with food trucks.

Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth’s most photographed beaches, and one of its most swimmable. Protected by a shark net, the calm, white sand bay in front of the iconic Indiana Tea House is the preferred swimming spot for many families. Head slightly further north than the tea houses and you’ll be graced with fantastic snorkeling spots too.