City Beach is a white sandy beach located on Challenger Parade in the Town of Cambridge, Perth, Western Australia. It is one of Perth's premier beaches, featuring a 0.5km stretch of sand. The beach receives relatively low waves, averaging between 0.5 to 1 meter in height, and typically has a steep beach profile with a continuous sand bar. Rips can occur along the beach during periods of higher waves, particularly in the winter season. The beach is patrolled by the City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club during the summer, and the Town of Cambridge provides paid lifeguards year-round. For paddlers, access is facilitated by extensive car parks located behind the beach, which include accessible parking. A long promenade and a northern boardwalk connect City Beach to Floreat Beach. The beach is lit into the night and early morning. A notable safety feature is the installation of Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs at beach access points, which provide a specific location code for emergency services. The adjoining City Beach Park offers amenities such as public toilets, picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountains, and a gazebo or shelter. The overall character is that of a popular, well-developed coastal recreation area with a grassy foreshore reserve, restaurants, and cafes nearby. The northern City Beach groyne marks the beginning of a 6.4 km long continuous sand beach extending up to Trigg Island, offering a potential paddling route along the coast. Paddlers should be aware of a local regulation that prohibits launching a boat into the sea other than at a designated boat launching ramp, which may apply to certain watercraft.