City Beach, 10 minutes drive west of the city, was the winner of Western Australias Best Beach Award in both 2005 and 2006.

City Beach provides facilities which are accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities. City Beach park and the adjacent beach are extremely popular with schools, and sporting and private organisations who regularly conduct social events.

Beach facilities include a new boardwalk linking City Beach to Floreat Beach, Oceanus Caf Restaurant, kiosk, toilets, showers, drinking fountains, picnic area, playground, carpark and life saving club.