Adelaide Beaches

Beaches stretch all the way down the coast from Semaphore in the north, via Henley Beach, West Beach, Glenelg, Brighton, Marino, O'Sullivan Beach, Christie Beach and Aldinga Beach to Sellick's Beach in the south. The most famous and most popular is that at Glenelg. The nudist beach is Maslin Beach, between Noarlunga and Aldinga.

Aldinga Beach
This beautiful scenic beach is located in the seaside resort of Aldinga, close to Glenelg. This beach is popular with sunbathers, families, swimmers and scuba divers The Esplanade, Aldinga Beach, Adelaide (08 8323 9944)

Boomer Beach
This beach is suitable for experienced surfers due to its huge waves and strong currents. A great beach in Winter for whale watching as often humpback whales can be seen from the shoreline. Ocean Road, Port Elliot (08 8552 5738)

Brighton Beach
This beach in the Glenelg area is another good family beach, also popular for fishing and snorkelling. Esplanade, Adelaide (08 8229 9980)

Henley Beach
This is one of Adelaides most popular beaches due to it's proximity to the city. A great beach for swimming, and has plenty of eateries and shops nearby. Esplanade, Henley Beach, Adelaide (08 8463 4500)

Glenelg Beach
Glenelg is Adelaide's most popular seadside resort, located 11km soutwest of the city. Its long white sandy beach is clean and safe which makes it a great beach for families and swimming, it is also surrounded by lovely picnic areas, a great espanade and many restuarants , cafes and bars.