Ramada Vetroblu Scarborough BeachActivities in & around Scarborough
There are plenty of attractions and fun-filled activities to choose from in Scarborough.
Scarborough is arguably Perth’s most popular beach where you can swim, surf, paddle-board and kite-surf. You can join a local surf-school to help you get started, or sit back and relax by the iconic Scarborough Beach Pool. Scarborough’s latest addition offers a skate-bowl unlike any other where you can watch the experts at work. Why not hire a bike in Scarborough and explore the length of the Sunset Coast on the dual use paths stretching from Fremantle in the south to Burns Beach in the North.
Grab a refreshing drink or ice-cream after a swim or enjoy a relaxing meal at the many cafes or bars overlooking the ocean. You can visit the old favourites as well as some unique new venues – there are options to suits all tastes.
Scarborough will offer a range of new retail outlets to compliment the long-standing favourite surf-shops. Pop up markets will feature over the busy summer period on Thursday nights where you can grab a bite and a unique gift or a treat for yourself.
Or simply relax and take in the spectacular view from Sunset Hill with friends and family. Refresh yourself at one of the local yoga, Pilates or Meditation classes. Sit back and watch the local morning surfer or wait for the notorious Fremantle Doctor winds to light up the sky line with kite surfers.
EXPLORE SCARBOROUGH
BEACH POOL
Scarborough Beach Pool isn’t just a swimming pool – it’s so much more. It’s a world class recreation facility. It’s your go-to fitness centre. It’s your new local eatery. It’s the perfect tourist destination. It’s an iconic landmark situated in the heart of Scarborough.
It boasts stunning views of the coast, two geothermally heated pools, room to sunbathe, places to eat and plenty of fitness programs to keep you active. With all this and much more, the Scarborough Beach Pool is the perfect place to visit, all year round.
PERTH GO SURF
Perth’s Premier Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons.
Located at the beautiful Brighton Beach in Scarborough.
JUMP ON BOARD AND EXPERIENCE THE BEST SURF SCHOOL IN PERTH
GoSurf Perth offers group and private surfing lessons, beginner and intermediate surfing certificate courses, advanced surf coaching tuition, team building sessions, surfing awareness for kids, adults, parties, school groups, mothers, backpackers and corporate groups. Large groups of surfers can also be accommodated.
Sunset Markets
Over the summer months Scarborough beach comes alive with the Scarborough Sunset Markets.
Each week the beachfront will ignite into a celebration of all that makes this location truly special – mesmerising sunsets, crystal blue ocean, crisp white sands, a foodies’ oasis, thirst quenching bevies, live music, creative artists and pop up stores. The Scarborough Sunset Markets are on Thursday evenings over summer at WA’s most iconic beach side welcoming tourists and locals alike..
EXPLORE SCARBOROUGH
Ultimate Scarborough Sunset
There are a great number of things to do in Scarborough if you’re into the surf scene, or beach culture. The entertainment venues are many; mainly catering for the younger generation but there are still a number of top-class eating houses that look after all pallets, with fast food outlets of good quality.
Scarborough is about a 20 minute drive from Perth City.
Evening Salsa Dancing
What’s better than dancing to awesome beats as the sun goes down!
During the warmer months, WAZouk hold free bachata lessons on Scarborough Beach, then a long evening of bachata, zouk, and salsa dancing to brilliant live music that will set your blood pumping. The music is hypnotic – even if you’re not keen to dance, sitting in the amphitheatre and watching the crowds is a wonderful way to top off a sunset beach stroll. It’s only $5 to join in, so get a wristband and go!
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Scarborough Beach Climbing Wall
Go and try out the free outdoor community climbing wall along the beach strip in Scarborough.
Suitable for kids and “not-so-adultish” adults who have less experience with climbing! You can climb different sides of the wall to suit your level and there are crash mats at the bottom to cushion your fall. Nowhere else can you climb with a view of the ocean and salt spray in your hair!
FOR THE FAMILY
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PERTH ZOO JUST 17KM’S AWAY. HOME TO OVER 1,500 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 200 SPECIES.
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AQUARIUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA JUST 9.8KM’S AWAY. EXPLORE 12,000KM OF COASTLINE IN JUST ONE DAY.
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ADVENTURE WORLD RIDES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, WITH ROLLER COASTERS, WATER PARK & WILD LIFE EXPERIENCES
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KINGS PARK ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST SPECTACULAR PARKS, WITH VIEWS OF THE CITY SKYLINE & RIVER
EXPLORE PERTH
Use below table to find information on how close popular points of interest are from Ramada Vetroblu Scarborough Beach
| Kings Park | 12.5km |
| Perth CBD | 16km |
| Fremantle | 20km |
| Swan Valley | 28km |
| Rottnest Island | 25km* |
*via ferry
Wembley Golf Club
Just 8 minutes from the CBD, the Wembley golf complex, offers two great courses and a brand new state of the art driving range situated amongst a beautiful bushland setting. 36 tree lined holes on undulating terrain challenge all golfers and each of the 18 hole courses has different characteristics and attractions.
SWAN VALLEY
Western Australia’s picturesque and historical Swan Valley, just 25 minutes from Perth CBD. Taste some of Australia’s finest wine at award winning wineries. If you like to indulge in wine, great food then the Swan Valley is for you. The area showcases a variety of wines, beers, chocolate, cheese, nougat and sumptuous food.
EXPLORE PERTH
ADVENTURE WORLD
Adventure World is Perth’s only Theme Park/Water Park and it has recently opened Kraken, a $7 million mega funnel waterslide! Spend an awesome day with family and friends enjoying over 25 rides and slides including the Abyss roller coaster, the enchanting Dragon’s Kingdom, and the popular Kahuna Falls!
SHOPPING
Some retailers trade outside of standard centre trading hours. Please check individual stores for specific trading hours.
| Westfield Innaloo | Monday – Sunday: 9.00AM -5.00PM | 3.6 km’s away |
| Karinyup | Monday – Sunday: 9.00AM -5.00PM | 3.5 km’s away |
| Claremont Quarter | Monday – Sunday: 9.00AM -5.00PM | 11 km’s away |
| Perth CBD | Monday – Sunday: 9.00AM -5.00PM | 16 km’s away |
EXPLORE THE COAST
ROTTNEST ISLAND
Rottnest Island ferry companies provide transfers to the island from Perth City, North Fremantle (Rous Head), Fremantle (Victoria Quay) and Hillarys Boat Harbour in Perth’s north.
Rottnest ferries take approximately 25 minutes from Fremantle, 45 minutes from Hillarys Boat Harbour, or 90 minutes from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty. Rottnest Island is a protected Class A nature reserve and is the place where Perth comes to unwind and enjoy some time out reconnecting with nature, family and friends. The island boasts some of the most picturesque beaches in Western Australia.
EXPLORE WILDLIFE
PERTH ZOO
Perth Zoo is only 17 km’s away and is home to over 1,500 animals representing 200 species. Exhibits closely replicate the animals’ native habitats and allow unique encounters. The Australian Walkabout has a spectacular array of native wildlife including kangaroos, koalas and dingoes.
EXPLORE MARINE LIFE
Aquarium of WA
The Aquarium of Western Australia is just 9.8 km’s away from the icy waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the far north, come on an underwater journey to discover our incredible and unique marine life. You can explore 12,000 km of coastline in just one day.
Events in and around Scarborough
What’s On
Learn To Dance
Beginners and intermediate dancers alike can spend an evening listening to good music and learning American and African dances.
Where: Scarboorugh Amphitheather
When: Every Sunday and Wednesday
Whale Playground
The Lotterywest Whale Playground is full of unique and creative play elements. There's a life-size whale skeleton with a slide, monkey bars, ladders, swings, netted tunnels and more.
Where: The Esplanade, Scarborough Beach
When: Open 24 hours
Stirling Farmers Market (Sundays)
Weekly growers market featuring fresh food, baked goodies, meat, flowers, craft and more. Presented by the Rotary Club of Karrinyup.
Where: Cedric Street
When: Every Sunday, 7.30am – 11.30am
Art on the foreshore
The newest art on the foreshore, Ethereal Welcome Hand, sits between the surf club and swimming pool and is one of six pieces of new artwork to be installed along the Scarborough foreshore.
Where: Scarboorugh foreshore.
When: Open Now