If you're not keen on the surf or have little kids in tow, there's a designated, boat-free swimming beach near the footbridge across from Ocean Marina. There's a pontoon you can swim out to, with a couple of slides down into the water. Hum 'Under the Boardwalk' as you seek a bit of shade.
Swimming Beach
West Coast Australia
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