Ending a decades long debate [news.com.au](http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/best-of-travel/from-beaches-to-cafes-perth-has-it-all/news-story/7481c0ff27d573711c5b7bee5aa896fc|target=(”_blank”) has come out and said it – Perth is the Aussie city to beat.
Whether you want beaches, cafes or culture apparently the glorious Western Australian city of Perth has it all.
Unlike the famously crowded beaches of Sydney, Cottesloe always has space for another towel to take an evening dip as the sun sets over the ocean.
If dining is more your thing you can go low-key and fun at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel across the road from the beach, or treat yourself to something more substantial at The Shorehouse, a new and exciting beach styled restaurant with an al fresco deck and stunning views.
Freemantle, Perth
With instagram worthy cafes like Bib & Tucker and whiskeylicious speak-easies such as the Dominion League, Perth has come a long way in the last few years providing a dining and entertainment selections to make her sister cities jealous.
FIVE MUST-TRY TREATS
Buttermilk pancakes with banana, salted caramel and pecans from Bib & Tucker, Fremantle.
Blue goats cheese and charcuterie selection at The Standard, Northbridge.
Any of the 170 whiskey varieties available at The Dominion League, straight up or in a cocktail.
Twice-cooked lamb ribs with sweet tamarind chilli at Sauma, Northbridge.
Blue swimmer crab and shellfish orecchiette with saffron, chilli and pangratto at The Shorehouse, Cottesloe.
