Explore our Neighbourhood

Art Lovers

The Art Space Collective

The Art Space Collective is a community art space – an inspired and innovative community hub in Scarborough. Run by a team of skilled, dedicated, humorous and exceedingly elegant volunteers, the Art Space Collective houses Scarborough’s first gallery alongside an area for artisan workshops where creatives, and normal people, can come together to connect with art, ideas and each other!

Photo: The Art Space Collective.

Tjunta Trail

The Tjunta Trail reflects the dreamtime story of children who went missing and the spirit woman Tjunta who finds them. The story is told in five episodes around the Scarborough foreshore. To follow the heritage trail, click here.

The many public artworks located within the Scarborough precinct celebrate our Aboriginal/Nyoongar culture, storytelling and traditions, along with the unique identity and social heritage of the area. For more information on the other public art displays scattered across the precinct click here.

Shopaholics

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

Photo: Karrinyup Shopping Centre

Nature Lovers

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is Western Australia's very own Island getaway featuring a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world's finest beaches and bays. Take a ferry from Fremantle or Hillarys with Rottnest Express, Rottnest Fast Ferries or Sealink.

Families

Whale Playground

The Lotterywest Whale Playground is full of unique and creative play elements that will keep kids entertained for hours on end.There's a life-size whale skeleton with a slide, monkey bars, ladders, swings and netted tunnels plus a huge cubbyhouse, spinning disks, climbing pods and sensory play elements. The playground is an art piece, inspired by stories from the Noongar culture where the belief is a whale will beach itself when it comes to the end of its life so it can return an ancestor’s spirit to the land. The skeleton was designed by artist Jahne Rees.

Photo courtesy Kids Around Perth.

Rendezvous Film Club

Perched on level 24, the Rendezvous Hotel Scarborough will be hosting Film Club on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from December 1. Immerse yourself in a world of captivating films set against the backdrop of pristine, unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean. From heart-warming Christmas classics to thrilling action-packed adventures and cherished family favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Photo courtesy Rendezvous Hotel.

Sport & Leisure

Go Surf Perth

Go Surf Perth provides surf lessons for anyone who is looking to improve their surfing ability. Lessons available for kids and adults in groups or private tuition. Classes based at Brighton Beach, which is the southern end of Scarborough Beach. GoSurf Perth is owned and run by father and son team, Andy and Tom “Bomber” Johnston.

Photo courtesy Go Surf Perth.

Foodies

La Capannina

A beach-friendly Italian Restaurant overlooking Scarborough Beach, located at the new Scarborough swimming pool, directly across from Seashells Scarborough. Photo: La Capannina

The Peach Pit

A vibrant bar for beer, wine & cocktails with beach views offering burgers, snacks & salads.

Cleopatra Scarborough

Inspired by flavours from around the world, Cleopatra Scarborough is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The artistically inspired menu featuring bold and powerful flavours, accompanied by a carefully curated wine list, will leave you feeling like Cleopatra herself.

Scarborough Sunset Markets

Enjoy Perth’s best food trucks and dessert connoisseurs every Saturday evening (3pm – 8pm) from 13 May until 21 October at the Scarborough Sunset Markets. Saturday evenings in Perth have never looked so good as up to 50 foodies and retailers come together to showcase global cuisines, local treats and handcrafted winter wares.