Grange Beach

Take in the views from the old jetty, dip in for a refreshing swim or watch a stunning sunset from this picture-perfect Adelaide beach.

Grange Beach has a picturesque jetty and calm clear waters, making it the perfect spot for families to go fishing and swimming. Another great thing about Grange Beach is that you can get there easily by train from central Adelaide, with the station being just two blocks away from the palm trees and Norfolk Island pines that line the beach.

The Grange Jetty was built in 1879 and stretches 300 metres (985 feet) out to sea. Stroll along this iconic wooden jetty that is still going strong after a major renovation in 2014. Take in the sweeping views and chat with the local fishermen. Have a look in the shallow water beneath the jetty to see the crabs scurry sideways along the wooden pilings.

Head down the long stretch of soft sand that is Grange Beach and jump in the water for a swim. The volunteers of the Grange Surf Life Saving Club just to the north of the jetty, patrol the beach during the summer months. The calm and shallow waters of this beach make it ideal for kids, who can splash around in the ocean and build sandcastle for hours on end.

The beach is backed by low, vegetated sand dunes. Go for a stroll along the beach to enjoy the nature and take in the views. Check out the ornate Marine Terraces building beside the surf club. The three-storey terraces were built at the same time as the jetty and are the only one of their kind to ever have been built on Australia's coastline.

Footpaths lead all the way down to Henley Beach, but you can also just kick back on the beach in the shade of the jetty. Enjoy a picnic in the small Grange Jetty Reserve park or treat yourself to a meal with a view at the Grange Jetty Café or the Grange Hotel. All these spots are also great places for pre-dinner drinks. Watch the sun go down over the St. Vincent Gulf.

Grange Beach has public toilets with showers. The beach is easily reached from the city centre by train, bus and car. You can park for a fee across the beach from the jetty and along the Esplanade.