Swanbourne Beach

Perth


Safe swimming, and an unofficial nude and gay beach. From Grant St train station it's a 1.5km walk to the beach (2km from Swanbourne Station). Or catch bus 102 from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and get off at Marine Pde. The flashy Shorehouse restaurant has excellent ocean views and a playground out the front.


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