Perfect! Really multicultural place.
Overall impression is that it's really excellent for a beach in the middle of the city. I would call it "bustling" rather than serene, but convenience of food, parking etc is all the relaxation you need.
However, the council should invest more into cleaning toilets, picking up rubbish and installing water fountain. ( minus 1 star) .
* Closest beach when you're driving from Canberra.
Water:
- Calm, good for swimming
- Reasonably clean by Sydney standards
- Was not too hot or cold
- No rocks, blue bottles or other nasties underfoot.
Beach:
* Cleanliness 4/5. Few bits of garbage near walkway.
*Shady spots to sit next to the road or walkway so you don't get sunburnt.
* Large expanse of white sand, perfect distance to shoreline. ( not too far away either.)
*Safety 4.5/5: well lit, reasonably safe.
* Parking: 4/5: we parked on the road running parallel to beach, very easy access.
* Shops and restaurants: plenty nearby. All the conveniences of a city area.
* Noise levels: high. Lots of ppl, planes and road traffic.
* Bathrooms and showers: 3/5. Usable, but ick. Would benefit from installing more water fountains and more frequent cleaning of toilets. Should also get locals involved in cleaning and maintenance.
* View: 4/5.
Don't come here looking for
* boujie instagram pic
* quiet getaway to reconnect with nature
* private getaway with lover.
If you're crazy busy, short on time, young kids in tow, don't have time to plan or pack, then Brighton is the place for you.
Quiet and peaceful during mornings/late afternoons, plenty of restaurants nearby. Netted area for family/children, but there are no lifeguards on duty. Beach doesn't have a strong current most of the time so not suited for swimming but is great for recreational play. Sand area is moderately clean.