Cottesloe Travel Guide
Perth
Visit Cottesloe
Popular places to visit
Cottesloe Beach
Ride the waves, swim in the clear water or have a picnic on the terraced lawns overlooking the ocean at one of Perth’s best family beaches.
Peter's Pool
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Peter's Pool during your trip to Perth? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll along the boardwalk and take in the view, play mini golf or sit down for a gourmet meal at one of Perth’s most lively marinas.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through native scrubland, learn about plant species, have a barbecue or find a spot on the grass to enjoy the view of the Perth skyline.
Things to do
Perth: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Rottnest Express - Shared Ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle
Top hotels in Cottesloe
Ocean Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Novotel Perth Langley
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Duxton Hotel Perth
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Great Southern Hotel Perth
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cottesloe
Fremantle
Fremantle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Esplanade Hotel and Round House while in the area.
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Western Australian Medical Museum.
Wembley
If you're spending some time in Wembley, Lake Monger and Herdsman Lake Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.
West Perth
Unique features of West Perth include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Watertown Brand Outlet Centre or SCITECH Discovery Centre while you're exploring the area.
South Perth
South Perth is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Perth Zoo or South Perth Observation Deck.
Perth Central Business District
Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Central Park Tower.