Scarborough: Beach, Surf and Art on the Foreshore

At Scarborough Beach, you can enjoy sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Scarborough also offers activities on the beach and foreshore, ranging from interactive challenges to art and storytelling.

Beach and Water

Scarborough Beach is suitable for surfing, swimming and water sports. To compare swimming options, it is also worth considering the Scarborough Beach Pool: the heated pool is located by the beach and offers views of the Indian Ocean. The beach combines sporting activities with sunset views; at the pool, the heated water and the views are the main attractions.

Trails, Art and Stories

The Scarborough Beach Play Trail connects locations in the Scarborough Precinct through interactive challenges. Visitors can follow the Public Art Trail along the Scarborough Foreshore. These offer two different ways to explore: interactive activities in the precinct and an art trail along the foreshore.

The Tjunta Trail along the Scarborough Foreshore also tells, in five episodes, the Dreamtime story of children who disappeared and the spirit woman Tjunta who finds them. Unlike the other two trails, it focuses on a specific story; when choosing between the trails, you can decide based on whether you prefer activities, art or history.

Surfing, Skate Park and Getting There

Surfing is one of the activities at Scarborough Beach. If you would like to book surf lessons, you can do so in Scarborough with Go Surf Perth or the Scarborough Beach Surf School. Provider availability may change, so check in advance whether lessons can be booked for your preferred date.

Scarborough Beach includes a skate park. As the facilities provided may change, check before visiting whether they will be available at that time.

Plan your journey separately: the free Surf CAT Bus provides access to Scarborough Beach. If you plan to use it, check the timetable for your travel date, as schedules may change. When planning a beach visit, these checks cover two separate things: whether an activity can be booked and the timetable for getting there.

Scarborough Sunset Markets

The Scarborough Sunset Markets offer street food and live music. This is a different focus from beach activities or the trails. If you would like to include the markets in your plans, check dates and current details in advance, as schedules and market offerings may change.

Scarborough as a Hotel Search Destination

If you are considering Scarborough as a destination, first think about which activities are important for your trip: beach and water, surf lessons, or trails featuring art and storytelling. This can help you assess the destination based on your own interests before searching for hotels in Scarborough. Check the specific details of each offer when choosing a hotel.

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