Scarborough Travel Guide
Perth
Visit Scarborough
Popular places to visit
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll along the boardwalk and take in the view, play mini golf or sit down for a gourmet meal at one of Perth’s most lively marinas.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through native scrubland, learn about plant species, have a barbecue or find a spot on the grass to enjoy the view of the Perth skyline.
Cottesloe Beach
Ride the waves, swim in the clear water or have a picnic on the terraced lawns overlooking the ocean at one of Perth’s best family beaches.
Things to do
Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth
Margaret River Region Impression Day Tour from Perth
Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Day Tour with picnic dinner and telescope
Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Top hotels in Scarborough
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
Great spot in the heart of Scarborough esplanade, lovely room with ocean vista, comfy bed, unfortunately a few renovations going on but look forward to coming back when it’s had a refurbishment
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Indian Ocean Hotel
Quest Scarborough
Location great but quite noisy near Main Street Room was clean and well equipped
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Duxton Hotel Perth
Great service, clean room and close to Elizabeth Quay
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Swan River Hotel
Great location, property is tired, wallpaper peeling off the walls, stained carpet. The bed is great though.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Pan Pacific Perth
Lovely room, our TV wasn’t working but the staff came up very quickly to repair it while we went out to a concert.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scarborough
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Subiaco Arts Centre.
Hillarys
Waterfront views, beaches and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hillarys. Make a stop by Westfield Whitford City or Hillarys Boat Harbour Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Northbridge
Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Northbridge Piazza or Chinatown while you're exploring the area.
Cottesloe
Travellers come to Cottesloe for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Cottesloe Beach and Leighton Beach while you're in town.
Perth Central Business District
Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Central Park Tower.
Perth City Centre
While visiting Perth City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
