Visiting Scarborough
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Location
Scarborough Beach is located 14 kilometres north-west of the city in Perth’s northern suburbs, where The Esplanade meets Scarborough Beach Road. Look out for the landmark white Rendezvous Hotel. -
Access Map
Download the access map to see where amenities, parking, cyclist and pedestrian routes are located at Scarborough Beach.
Getting here
Roads, parking, pathways and beach access have temporarily changed at Scarborough while the beachfront is being refreshed. You can still visit and enjoy the beach, amphitheatre, parks and the local businesses as normal and we suggest you use Manning Street and Brighton Road as entry points to the area.
There are currently road closures along The Esplanade. Watch the animation below for all the details and find a downloadable map on our Scarborough access notice.
Roadworks are happening in Scarborough between Peter's by the Sea and the Coles carpark on The Esplanade from 20 July and this area will be closed to vehicles. You can still walk and ride through the area but cyclists will need to dismount at sections.
Public transport
Transperth buses 410 , 421 , 422 and the high frequency 990 service Scarborough beachfront.
Bus 990 connects with trains at Glendalough Station on the Joondalup Line. Head down the escalators at the station to find the 990 bus stop located on Scarborough Beach Road.
Once you reach the terminus in Scarborough you can get to the beach (5 minutes) and local business including bars, restaurants and cafes by heading left or right.
Bus stops are located on Scarborough Beach Road (between The Esplanade and West Coast Highway).
Visit Transperth’s website for a journey planner, timetables and route details.
Cycling and walking
There’s a network of cycle and pedestrian pathways winding around Scarborough Beach - some are part of the popular and scenic Perth to Fremantle Bike Route.
Some pathways are currently diverted around the construction area, along The Esplanade and away from the coastline with beach access only from Scarborough Beach Road, Reserve Street and Brighton Road ends.
Download the map for cyclist and pedestrian access routes through the area.
Parking
There’s a number of parking options available at Scarborough Beach including:
- Free parking at lower and upper carparks directly off Manning Street and Brighton Road
- Wilson carpark on Manning Street: (first two hours free or $5 all day)
- Rendezvous Hotel ($5 first hour, $30 all day)
Download the access map for all parking locations.
Taxis
Catch a taxi from the rank outside Peter's by the Sea on The Esplanade. Taxis are often ready and waiting.
Amenities at the beach
Toilets
Toilets are located just north of the surf club compound at Scarborough Beach Reserve, Brighton Reserve and at the top of the amphitheatre.
Free WiFi
Tap into the free WiFi at the beachfront.
Food and beverage
There's many restaurants, cafes, bars and take away outlets throughout Scarborough, with many located along The Esplanade.