Brighton-Le-Sands Beach

Brighton-Le-Sands Beach sits on The Grand Parade at Brighton-Le-Sands, on the shores of Botany Bay in Sydney's south. A popular, much-loved beach, it's a lovely stretch of the bay's coast — combining soft sand and calm bay waters with a buzzing foreshore strip of cafes and restaurants, and lovely views across the water.

The appeal is that combination of calm, gentle swimming water, a pretty foreshore and the lively buzz of the nearby dining strip, ideal for a swim, a stroll along the sand or the promenade, or a relaxed day by the bay followed by a meal. The sheltered waters make it great for families, and with the cafes and restaurants right there, it's a popular spot for a full day out by the water.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,800 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved beach. It's free and open year-round, but swimming conditions, parking and facilities vary, and it gets busy on warm weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking conditions before you go — and taking sun protection and swimming safely — while enjoying the calm bay waters and lively foreshore at Brighton-Le-Sands.