Explore our Neighbourhood
Families
Whale Playground
The Lotterywest Whale Playground sparks endless fun with creative features like a life-size whale skeleton slide, monkey bars, ladders, swings, netted tunnels, a giant cubbyhouse, spinning disks, climbing pods, and sensory zones.
Inspired by Noongar stories of whales beaching themselves to return ancestral spirits to the land, this artwork by Jahne Rees blends play with profound cultural storytelling.
Scarborough Beach delivers classic beachfront leisure right at your doorstep.
Swim in the waves, build sandcastles with the kids, or take scenic foreshore strolls with ocean breezes. North along the coast, visit Mettam's Pool for excellent snorkelling among seagrass meadows and marine life.
Nature Enthusiasts
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island offers an unforgettable day trip or extended getaway from Scarborough, blending casual island charm with breathtaking scenery, world-famous beaches, and bays teeming with quokkas and marine life.
Take a ferry from Fremantle or Hillarys with Rottnest Express, Rottnest Fast Ferries or Sealink.
The Tjunta Trail tells the Nyoongar dreamtime story of children who went missing and the spirit woman Tjunta who finds them. The story is told in five episodes along the Scarborough foreshore. To follow the heritage trail, click here.
Scarborough's public artworks throughout the precinct celebrate our Aboriginal Nyoongar culture, storytelling, traditions, and the area's unique social heritage.
Sport & Leisure
Stirling Leisure - Scarborough Beach
Within easy walking distance, dive into the heated outdoor 50m pool (27°C year-round) - eight lanes for laps, four 25m lanes for kids. The 31°C leisure pool's perfect for family splashing, with aqua fitness, yoga, and HIIT keeping everyone active.
Go Surf Perth
Go Surf Perth offers surf lessons for all levels - kids, adults, groups, or private - at beginner-friendly Brighton Beach (southern Scarborough).
Run by father-son team Andy and Tom "Bomber" Johnston, book via Go Surf Perth.
Coffee & Brunch
Little Wave
Little Wave delivers top coffee and brunch by day, then stays open late for bar snacks, share plates, and wine in its stylish beachside setting—perfect all-day dining steps from Seashells.
See sample menus here: Little Wave.
Knead Bread & Coffee, a family-run micro bakery, tempts with its perfectly crusty artisan sourdough loaves, golden flaky pastries like almond croissants, bagels baked fresh each morning, and rich, specialty espresso.
It’s a warm, welcoming spot just a short stroll away—ideal for a leisurely breakfast or a take-away treat.
Livid Skate Cafe captures Scarborough's laid-back coastal vibe with exceptional coffee, hearty toasties, and fresh bagels served in a cosy, minimalist space.
Blending skate culture with relaxed café energy, it’s a favourite hangout for locals and visitors alike to linger over a coffee or chat after a surf.
Dining & Bars
Enjoy Perth’s best food trucks and dessert connoisseurs at the Scarborough Sunset Markets. The markets bring summer to life on Thursday evenings and return for the cooler months on Saturdays, with up to 50 foodies and retailers showcasing global cuisines, local treats, and handcrafted wares.
Visit their website for current market dates and details.
Brighton Wine Bar, newly opened next door to Seashells Scarborough, tempts with its 100% Australian wine list, coastal-inspired dishes made from local produce, and stunning ocean views in a relaxed, neighbourhood space perfect for unwinding.
Perched above Scarborough Beach, La Capannina offers elevated Mediterranean dishes like handmade pasta and seafood specials, woodfired pizzas straight from the oven, curated wines and cocktails, plus breathtaking 200° ocean views—perfect for sunset dining.
Shopping
Shopping Centres
Karrinyup Shopping Centre - Karrinyup is Perth's premier shopping centre north of the river, boasting over 180 specialty stores.
200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup WA 6018
Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre - Ellen Stirling Blvd, Innaloo WA 6018
Serenity & Wellness
Solace Day Spa
Located within the Rendezvous Hotel and overlooking Scarborough Beach, Solace Day Spa offers innovative facials, signature massages, and rejuvenating bathhouse experiences like magnesium soaks and saunas in a tranquil coastal sanctuary—ideal for unwinding with personalised wellness care.
Alchemy Saunas
Atop a Scarborough rooftop, Alchemy Saunas delivers 10-seat traditional saunas, invigorating 4-degree ice showers, and panoramic ocean views for 60-minute sessions—perfect for a post-beach recovery ritual.
