Experts' Choice Award Coogee Beach
What the experts agree on
Golden-sand beach with calm, reef-protected waters ideal for swimming and surfing. Bondi's more relaxed alternative featuring historic ocean baths, excellent cafés, and weekend family crowds seeking a laid-back Sydney coastal escape.
“Bondi without the glitz and the posers, Coogee (locals pronounce the double o as in the word ‘took’) has a deep sweep of sand, historic ocean baths and plenty of green space.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "A reef protects this lively beach (pronounced kuh-jee), creating calmer swimming conditions than those found at its neighbors." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"On weekends, Sydney residents gather at Coogee Beach, with family or friends, to swim, tan or have a barbecue." Full review
Time Out "Compact and beautiful with good lookout points at either end, the main strip on Coogee Bay Road has been really upping its game in the café and restaurant stakes as well." Full review
"Guests can borrow complimentary beach towels for lounging on Coogee's strip of golden sand, a minute's walk away"
"There's also Coogee beach, which is superb for both swimming and surfing"
Lonely Planet "Coogee Beach (pronounced "koo-jee") has not one, but three oceanside pools. At the south end, McIver's Ladies Baths is a haven for women and children only. Noise is kept to a minimum and..."
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