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.
Getting here
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 leading to Scarborough Beach - some are part of the popular and scenic Perth to Fremantle Bike Route.
You can walk, jog or leisurely ride along the promenades winding through the Scarborough Beach foreshore area. The Esplanade is a shared road for cyclists and vehicles.
Be mindful of people moving through the area and making use of the surrounding attractions.
Parking
There’s almost 1400 free parking bay options including a number of ACROD bays available at Scarborough Beach, best accessed from Manning Street, Reserve Street or Brighton Road. Time limits do apply.
Paid parking is available at:
- Wilson carpark on Manning Street: first two hours free or $5 all day
- Rendezvous Hotel $5 first hour, $30 all day
Taxis
Catch a taxi from the rank outside Rendezvous Hotel on West Coast Highway.
Amenities at the beach
Toilets
Pubic toilets are located at Scarborough Beach Reserve, behind Sunset Hill, beach level of the surf club and Brighton Reserve.
Food and beverage
There's many restaurants, cafes, bars and take away outlets throughout Scarborough, with many located along The Esplanade.