Caroline & Gabi's Guidebook for Scarborough

Caroline & Gabi
Caroline & Gabi
Caroline & Gabi's Guidebook for Scarborough

Drinks & Nightlife

Visit this vibrant strip which has everything - cafes, restaurants, bars, ice-creameries. Sit down and enjoy the sunset or watch the families at the skate park or doing laps in the heated public pool.
50m from most of our Self-contained apartments. Great trading hours with liquor store next door!
40 locals recommend
Coles Scarborough
Scarborough Beach Road
40 locals recommend
50m from most of our Self-contained apartments. Great trading hours with liquor store next door!
Go Scandinavian with fabulous range of drinks from this bar and gorgeous canapes served Scandinavian stye. SKOL!!
6 locals recommend
SKØL
35 Ewen Street
6 locals recommend
Go Scandinavian with fabulous range of drinks from this bar and gorgeous canapes served Scandinavian stye. SKOL!!
Fish tacos and margaritas - the best!
37 locals recommend
El Grotto
148 The Esplanade
37 locals recommend
Fish tacos and margaritas - the best!
Close to apartment, great menu - get in early to secure a seat near the window. If you can brave the elements, rug up and grab a seat outside.
25 locals recommend
The Peach Pit
148 The Esplanade
25 locals recommend
Close to apartment, great menu - get in early to secure a seat near the window. If you can brave the elements, rug up and grab a seat outside.

Our favourite cafes, restaurants & bars!!

You'll love our revamped Scarborough foreshore. There is something for everyone and every budget. The Sunset Markets are on from Nov to April with street food from all over the world. Come & visit - you'll love it and meet wonderful friends.
Sensational views and a must do.
289 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
289 locals recommend
Sensational views and a must do.
Quintessential Scarborough! Trip down memory lane for the old Scarboroughians - check out photos at the back. Always something happening - live music, Quiz nights, special deals on kids meals.
48 locals recommend
The Sandbar
1 Scarborough Beach Rd
48 locals recommend
Quintessential Scarborough! Trip down memory lane for the old Scarboroughians - check out photos at the back. Always something happening - live music, Quiz nights, special deals on kids meals.
Weddings, parties & anything! Get your nails done. Show the girls our My Holiday WA business card for a 10% discount.
The Perfect Look Nails & Beauty
241 W Coast Hwy
Weddings, parties & anything! Get your nails done. Show the girls our My Holiday WA business card for a 10% discount.
A sensational cut & colour with Jerome or Lisa. The resident barber has interesting beverages for you to taste while you receive a close shave and a real haircut.
Motif Hair Co now Hair Collective @ Scarborough
241 W Coast Hwy
A sensational cut & colour with Jerome or Lisa. The resident barber has interesting beverages for you to taste while you receive a close shave and a real haircut.
Been in the family for 40 years - this is a hidden gem! Get great specials, hunt down those hard to find wines, buy an amazing present of an old or vintage wine. For anyone for enjoys wine this is a must visit.
6 locals recommend
Scarborough Cellars
166A Scarborough Beach Rd
6 locals recommend
Been in the family for 40 years - this is a hidden gem! Get great specials, hunt down those hard to find wines, buy an amazing present of an old or vintage wine. For anyone for enjoys wine this is a must visit.
Australia Post - you wont believe what you can do at a Post Office. Its an institution and Australians love their parcels! Pop in for a visit you'll be surprised.
Australia Post - Scarborough LPO
23-27 Scarborough Beach Rd
Australia Post - you wont believe what you can do at a Post Office. Its an institution and Australians love their parcels! Pop in for a visit you'll be surprised.
You have to get your petrol somewhere - very convenient on city side of the highway.
Caltex Woolworths
Cnr Wanneroo Rd
You have to get your petrol somewhere - very convenient on city side of the highway.
Same gig - convenience as open 25hours plus you can pick up Click & Collect for Coles groceries. The beach side of the highway.
Shell
205-209 W Coast Hwy
Same gig - convenience as open 25hours plus you can pick up Click & Collect for Coles groceries. The beach side of the highway.
You've got the time. Try a different experience and grab some books for the kids.
Stirling Libraries - Scarborough
173 Gildercliffe St
You've got the time. Try a different experience and grab some books for the kids.
What a ripper! Geothermally heated, great topside viewing, good lap pool, excellent café Cocolat situated on the lower level and the beautiful La Capinnina upstairs with stunning Indian Ocean views. Treat yourself after doing some laps - you are worth it!
29 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach Pool
171 The Esplanade
29 locals recommend
What a ripper! Geothermally heated, great topside viewing, good lap pool, excellent café Cocolat situated on the lower level and the beautiful La Capinnina upstairs with stunning Indian Ocean views. Treat yourself after doing some laps - you are worth it!
The best little boutique family run accommodation business in the UNIVERSE. You cant go wrong - they will help you find something snazzy to suit whatever you are up to. Come & have a wine with Caroline and Gabi!
West Beach Lagoon - MyHolidayWA
251 W Coast Hwy
The best little boutique family run accommodation business in the UNIVERSE. You cant go wrong - they will help you find something snazzy to suit whatever you are up to. Come & have a wine with Caroline and Gabi!
Great views and our favourite wood fired pizzas! Try the CREAMY BURRATA DELIGHT and of course LA CAPANNINA. Let us know your favourite.
17 locals recommend
La Capannina
171 The Esplanade
17 locals recommend
Great views and our favourite wood fired pizzas! Try the CREAMY BURRATA DELIGHT and of course LA CAPANNINA. Let us know your favourite.
You gotta love the Irish any day of the year not just St Patrick's. Great atmoshphere with all your favourite Irish beers + Swan Draft. Sunday roast - perfect.
6 locals recommend
The Galway Hooker
148 The Esplanade
6 locals recommend
You gotta love the Irish any day of the year not just St Patrick's. Great atmoshphere with all your favourite Irish beers + Swan Draft. Sunday roast - perfect.
Scarborough is little Brazil. Come and enjoy some authentic Brazilian food.
Buteko - Brazilian Restaurant
Scarborough is little Brazil. Come and enjoy some authentic Brazilian food.
You have got to go and experience this artisan made sour dough bread. Everything is delicious but our favourites are choc chip & sea salt cookies, the big pretzel and bagels. KNEAD we say more
Knead - Bread and Coffee.
241 W Coast Hwy
You have got to go and experience this artisan made sour dough bread. Everything is delicious but our favourites are choc chip & sea salt cookies, the big pretzel and bagels. KNEAD we say more
Simply stunning food with amazing cocktails. Great for families or someone special. Love it!
Dandelion
Simply stunning food with amazing cocktails. Great for families or someone special. Love it!
There is always a queue there! Great midweek specials. Get there early & grab a seat near the window overlooking the Indian Ocean and watch the sunset drinking a locally crafted beer! Its got a bowling alley - YES, sneaky little booths with wierd sports showing like Ice Hockey, grid iron, amazing alfresco area and an excellent bar. You'll love it.
50 locals recommend
The Lookout Bar
148 The Esplanade
50 locals recommend
There is always a queue there! Great midweek specials. Get there early & grab a seat near the window overlooking the Indian Ocean and watch the sunset drinking a locally crafted beer! Its got a bowling alley - YES, sneaky little booths with wierd sports showing like Ice Hockey, grid iron, amazing alfresco area and an excellent bar. You'll love it.
30 years later and still everyones's favourite. What you see is what you get.
15 locals recommend
Peters by The Sea
128 The Esplanade
15 locals recommend
30 years later and still everyones's favourite. What you see is what you get.

Sightseeing

Simply gorgeous! A must do for any visitors. Catch a ferry from Hilary's Boat Harbour 10mins up the road. On a fine day you can see Rottnest Island from the beach. Contact MYHOLIDAYWA and we can arrange a discount.
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
466 locals recommend
Simply gorgeous! A must do for any visitors. Catch a ferry from Hilary's Boat Harbour 10mins up the road. On a fine day you can see Rottnest Island from the beach. Contact MYHOLIDAYWA and we can arrange a discount.
$880 million renovation! Worth a visit just to get lost in there. Bring a friend to help carry your shopping home & support WA's economy.
128 locals recommend
Karrinyup Shopping Centre
200 Karrinyup Rd
128 locals recommend
$880 million renovation! Worth a visit just to get lost in there. Bring a friend to help carry your shopping home & support WA's economy.
Every kid needs to take their parents. A cup of tea & biscuit half way round for kids to shout their parents.
405 locals recommend
Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere Rd
405 locals recommend
Every kid needs to take their parents. A cup of tea & biscuit half way round for kids to shout their parents.
You can go swimming with the sharks! Or just watch from the other side. Either way - you'll love it.
146 locals recommend
AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia
91 Southside Dr
146 locals recommend
You can go swimming with the sharks! Or just watch from the other side. Either way - you'll love it.
Visit anytime of year - but in summer great concerts and pantomimes in the park. The Karri tree near a rotunda at the start of the metal walkway is a must along with the Boab tree trucked down from great north.
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser Avenue
846 locals recommend
Visit anytime of year - but in summer great concerts and pantomimes in the park. The Karri tree near a rotunda at the start of the metal walkway is a must along with the Boab tree trucked down from great north.
Catch the train to Fremantle and experience a darker side of our history at the prison . Try the tunnel tour.
339 locals recommend
Fremantle Prison
1 The Terrace
339 locals recommend
Catch the train to Fremantle and experience a darker side of our history at the prison . Try the tunnel tour.
There are so many fabulous wineries, restaurants, Margaret River Chocolate factory in the Swan Valley. Just go and explore. The area is famous for its fortified wines. Our favourite is Talijancich Tokay - luscious and sumptuous. Catch an Uber.
125 locals recommend
Swan Valley
125 locals recommend
There are so many fabulous wineries, restaurants, Margaret River Chocolate factory in the Swan Valley. Just go and explore. The area is famous for its fortified wines. Our favourite is Talijancich Tokay - luscious and sumptuous. Catch an Uber.

City advice

Getting around

Train, buses and ferries! Great local public transport.

Transperth Journey Planner - find it on the internet and see how easy it is to get around.
Getting around

Look for the bright orange Neuron Electric Scooters

Neuron scooters are everywhere for hire with your mobile You can rent a scooter with your mobile, ride to your destination and park the scooter there with no obligation to return it anywhere. You will find them all around the beach area for hire. go to rideneuron.com
Don't miss

Summer Sunset Markets Thur 5-9pm a must. Eat on the beach!

Type in stirling wa gov au/business-and-tourism/tourism/explore-scarborough to keep you up to date on all that is happening on Scarborough Beach foreshore
Ways to save

Stroll down Scarborough foreshore....

So many great cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs that offer great midweek specials. Just take a stroll along the esplanade then pop in and explore.