13 Kid friendly Beaches in Sydney

There’s a range of kid friendly beaches in Sydney for families looking for a day of fun in the sun, sand and surf.

WSM has found 13 beaches where the little ones can splash, surf, swim, build sandcastles and more!

Little Bay is a kid friendly beach suitable for all ages.
Little Bay is a kid friendly beach suitable for all ages. Source: Destination NSW


Little Bay Beach is one of the many kid friendly beaches in Sydney with its calm waters. It’s well protected from large coastal swells making it perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Address – 4R Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay

Greenwich Baths in Greenwich is a popular swimming spot for families
Greenwich Baths in Greenwich is a popular swimming spot for families. Photo: Greenwich Baths

Greenwich Baths is an ideal spot for swimming and caters for everyone from toddlers having a splash to lap swimmers and everyone in between. There is also facilities close by and a cafe on site.

Address: Albert St, Greenwich NSW 2065

Clontarf Beach is a family friendly beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Clontarf Beach is a family friendly beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Photo: Northern Beaches Council

Clontarf Beach in Sydney’s Northern beaches has a large sandy bay and features a family friendly playground and swimming enclosure.

Address: Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf NSW 2093

Hordren's Beach is a kid friendly beach at Bundeena.
Hordren’s Beach is a kid friendly beach at Bundeena. Photo: Wikipedia

Hordern’s Beach is the main beach at Bundeena. There is a ferry wharf with shops and facilities near by as well. The beach has a dog on leash and dog off leash area at certain times of the year.

Address: Horden’s Lane, Bundeena

Narrabeen Lagoon is located in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Narrabeen Lagoon is located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Photo: Wikipedia

Narrabeen Lagoon is a great spot for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, snorkelling and fishing.

Address: Narrabeen Lakes, New South Wales

Corrimal Beach in Wollongong features a kid friendly lagoon.
Corrimal Beach in Wollongong features a kid friendly lagoon. Photo: Destination NSW

Corrimal Beach is 1.4 kilometres long and has a small lagoon that is great children. There’s also sand dunes, grassy reserves.

Address: 2 Lake Parade, East Corrimal

Chinaman's Beach in Mosman is a popular swimming spot for families.
Chinaman’s Beach in Mosman is a popular swimming spot for families. Photo: Destination NSW

Chinaman’s Beach in Mosman has a 250 metre stretch of sand making it a great place for a relaxed swim, picnic and a splash about for the kids.

Address: Access through Roscherville Reserve.

Parsley Bay Reserve in Vaucluse is popular among families Photo: Woollahra Municipal Council

Parsley Bay Reserve is a popular swimming spot for families that includes an enclosed swimming area, picnic facilities and a children’s playground. 

Address: Parsley Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030

Camp Cove in Vaucluse is great for families who like snorkelling and swimming in calm waters.
Camp Cove in Vaucluse is great for families who like snorkelling and swimming in calm waters. Photo: Destination NSW

Camp Cove Beach is a kid friendly beach in Sydney’s east with calm waters for kids who will love swimming and snorkelling. It’s a great place for those who love kayaking or paddle boarding. Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug and enjoy a leisurely lunch. This beach is also wheelchair-accessible.

Address: Victoria Street Watsons Bay NSW 2030

Congwong Beach is located in La Perouse Photo: Destination NSW

Congwong Beach in La Perouse is the perfect place for swimming, picnics, snorkelling and fishing. The beach has a calm waters in bay that faces Botany Bay is also close to cafes and walks.

Address: Congwong Beach is accessed via a 100m path at the southern end of Cann Park.

Milk Beach is a small isolated beach surrounded by the Heritage listed Strickland House.  Photo: Destination NSW

There’s plenty to do at Milk beach including fishing and snorkelling, family picnics or leisurely walks along the Hermitage Foreshore.

Address: Vaucluse Road Vaucluse NSW 2030

Clifton Garden’s Beach – Mosman. Source: Mosman Council

Clifton Gardens is popular spot for families with large grassy areas, a netted swimming pool, picnic facilities and a sheltered children’s playground.

Address: Morella Road Clifton Gardens 2088

Penrith Beach

Parramatta Aquatic Centre

Blacktown Aquatic Centre

Mount Druitt Pools

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