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Cottesloe, Western Australia

Violet
Apr 25, 2016
2 min read

During the time I was in WA, the weather was not friendly. The sun was on and off entire day. The rain decided to fall even though i hardly pray to God. I guess nothing can stop the bad weather. I thought "I have not visit some of the famous beaches" after that I did not care what the weather gonna be like anymore. I directly went straight ahead to Cottesloe, the most popular beach of Western Australia!

Just 15 minutes from Perth and you will see this incredibly beautiful scenery. Do you see those crystal clear water and white sand from the photo? That's why it has been a popular seaside holiday destination for Perth locals for more than 100 years. Moreover, in 2009 Lonely Planet named Cottesloe Beach the world's second beach for families.

When I first saw this lovely beach, I immediately said "HOLY MOLLY COW! this is magnificent!" Even if it is Fall in Australia but (just) in WA you can still swim because the temperature was only 17-26 Celsius!! so I saw some people swim. In contrast, the water was too cold for me (I am from Thailand, Remember). Any who, I did not saw girls on bikini that much. I was the only one there who worn bikini. Was that made me felt weird? "N-O-P-E-!" lol.

You don't have to come here just for swimming. Surfing and snorkelling are available here as well. Since it is famous family place, picnic here with your cuties is another cool idea to do apart from city center. Sometimes you might get lucky to attend some outdoor music concerts here, which i think it will be incredibly awesome! According to Napoléon Bonaparte quote "The army marches on its stomach" there are some fancy restaurants , bars and cafes along Marine Parade where you can have the most perfect beachside meal.

Every March, Cottesloe Beach will have free public exhibition called Sculpture by the Sea. Basically it is outdoor gallery place! It is the sister event to Sculpture by the Sea held at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Fun fact: 'Cott', as it's affectionately known by local, was home to John Curtin, Australia's 14th Prime Minister between 1941 -1945. The house he built still stands in Jarrad Street and is managed by the National Trust of Australia (WA) and Curtin University.