Sydney guide

Best Beaches in Sydney

Sun, sand, and crystal-clear water — these are the best beaches in and around Sydney for every kind of beach day.

Sun & sand

Top beaches in Sydney

Bondi Beach

Australia's most famous beach is iconic for a reason — the arc of golden sand, the turquoise water, and the Icebergs pool at the south end. Swim between the flags and walk to Bronte for the full experience.

Manly Beach

A 30-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay delivers you to this Northern Beaches paradise. The surf is consistent, the promenade is lined with restaurants, and the Corso walk from the harbour to the ocean is classic Sydney.

Shelly Beach

A hidden cove at the south end of Manly Beach with calm, clear water perfect for snorkelling. The reef is alive with blue groper, cuttlefish, and Port Jackson sharks. The best free snorkelling in Sydney.

Bronte Beach

A smaller, more local alternative to Bondi with a grassy park, rock pool, and excellent cafe (Bronte Beach Cafe). The ocean pool is perfect for laps and the weekend BBQs in the park are a local tradition.

Tamarama Beach

A small, dramatic beach between Bondi and Bronte with powerful waves and a surfer crowd. It's nicknamed 'Glamarama' for the beautiful people. The Sculpture by the Sea trail passes right above in October.

Coogee Beach

A family-friendly beach at the southern end of the coastal walk with calm swimming, a great pub (Coogee Bay Hotel), and the Wylie's Baths ocean pool — a heritage-listed tidal pool with ocean views.

Palm Beach

At the very tip of the Northern Beaches peninsula, this golden crescent is where Home and Away is filmed. The lighthouse walk at Barrenjoey Head offers 360-degree views. Worth the drive from the city.

Camp Cove

A sheltered harbour beach in Watsons Bay with calm water and views of the city skyline. The swimming is gentle, the sand is soft, and it feels like a secret even though it's in the Eastern Suburbs.

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Photo credits

Hero — Dan Freeman / Unsplash · Bondi Beach — Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manly Beach — Maksym Kozlenko / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shelly Beach — James W Webb / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bronte Beach — DXR / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tamarama Beach — Nomad Tales / CC BY 2.1 au · Coogee Beach — Simposydney / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Palm Beach — Don Ramey Logan / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Camp Cove — Diliff / CC BY-SA 3.0