Diamond Head Road

San Diego, Martha's Vineyard Mix

Perth may be the most isolated city in the world, but she's second to none when it comes to the infrastructure that has been thoughtfully created for her sport loving community.

Imagine hundreds of miles of powdery white sand beaches lined with beautifully maintained boardwalks perfect for biking, jogging or walking with friends and a string of friendly beach towns in between.

Head to Cottesloe Beach, or "Cott" as the nickname loving locals call her. You'll find a vibrant family atmosphere bustling with ocean front parks offering modern facilities for the kids, grassy lawns & beaches perfect for picnics and plenty of dining options.

A little bit further along the coast, you'll find Fremantle, or "Freo," a historic port full of charming buildings dating back to the 1830's along with hopping pubs, mouth watering fish & chips, an interesting shipwreck museum that actually displays the hull of a real Dutch ship that never made it to her destination of Jakarta, Indonesia in 1629.

The coolest spot in Freo is the oceanfront brewery and restaurant, Little Creatures. We walked into the breathtaking warehouse to see children on the floor drawing masterpieces with free flowing chalk, along with fresh flowers and candles everywhere. Try their pale ale and a simple pizza topped with sea salt and rosemary.

We also loved the underwater shark viewing at the Perth Aquarium and the dinosaur skeletons at the Western Australian Museum in the historic city centre.