



My favorite place to visit in Perth is Cottesloe Beach, the most beautiful stretch of sandy white shore and crystal-clear water. To me, it is the perfect embodiment of what Perth is all about: laid-back fun in the sun. My favorite place to visit in Perth is Cottesloe Beach, the most beautiful stretch of sandy white shore and crystal-clear water. To me, it is the perfect embodiment of what Perth is all about: laid-back fun in the sun.





February is the best time to visit because there are tons of events going on, including the Fringe World Festival and the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival. Plus, the weather is just about perfect for being outdoors.





You can see the city best from Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. The property offers sweeping views of the Perth skyline and the Swan River.





Locals know to skip Hillarys Boat Harbour and check out the eclectic and unique atmosphere in Perth’s sister city, Fremantle, instead.





MANY 6160, in Fremantle, is the place to buy authentic, local souvenirs.





In the past, notable people like actor Hugh Jackman and members of the rock band Tame Impala have called Perth home.





The city’s best museum is the Western Australian Museum owing to its great collection of artifacts that can’t be found anywhere else.





city, it’s to avail yourself of the free circle route Central Area Transit (CAT) buses, which will take you past the city’s major attractions. If there’s one thing you should know about getting around thecity, it’s to avail yourself of the free circle route Central Area Transit (CAT) buses, which will take you past the city’s major attractions.

The best place to spend time outdoors Perth is on Rottnest Island. Tip: Make sure to take a selfie with a quokka while you’re there.





The city really knows how to celebrate the arts because the Perth International Arts Festival’s opening night is the main event on the annual festival calendar.





You can tell if someone is local if they identify themselves as a “Northie” or a “Southie.” It’s a reference to which side of the Swan River—which divides Perth in half—they live.





For a fancy night out, I head to Brookfield Place in the city’s central business district to have a cocktail at Print Hall and rub shoulders with the Who’s Who of Perth.





Just outside the city, you can visit the Swan Valley, a wine tasting mecca that’s only 30 minutes away from downtown Perth.





Perth is known for being a big mining town, but it’s really a vibrant, young city that’s coming of age and creating its own identity. Perth is known for being a big mining town, but it’s really a vibrant, young city that’s coming of age and creating its own identity.





The best outdoor market in the city is the Fremantle Markets.





The hip and healthy Raw Kitchen is my favorite place to grab breakfast, and Alfred’s Kitchen is the spot for late-night eats. Tip: Be sure to order the cram burger at Alfred’s!





To find out what’s going on at night and on the weekends, read X-Press Magazine. A new issue comes out every Thursday.





When I’m feeling cash-strapped, I head to the Perth Cultural Centre to explore the free museums and galleries.





To escape the crowds, I go hiking in the bushland at Mundaring and admire Perth from afar.





The dish that represents the city best is fish and chips, and Little Creatures Pale Ale is my city’s signature drink. Sample them at Ciccerello’s and Little Creatures Brewery, respectively.





Mojo’s Bar, in Fremantle, is the best place to see live music, but if you’re in the mood to dance, check out Ambar Nightclub.





Sunshine almost daily could only happen in my city.





In the spring you should admire the blooms at Araluen Botanic Park.





In the summer you should head to the Cottesloe Beach Hotel for a Sunday session and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.





In the fall you should go camping in the cooler weather and spot a kangaroo or three.





In the winter you should go bar hopping around the city.





If you have kids (or are a kid at heart), you won’t want to miss Scitech for its educational and interactive science displays!



