Cronulla

Suburb

A major part of Cronulla’s allure are the beaches and bays that are slap-bang on the border of the suburb. Here, in the suburb considered one of the Shire’s most vibrant jewels, it’s the beach culture that sets the place apart.

From summer through winter, mornings are for marching along the Esplanade, diving into the sea pools and enjoying some of Sydney’s less-trampled bays and beaches.

If you slow down and simply watch the day unfurl you will see an endless stream of joggers striding along the Esplanade to Salmon Haul, the diehard sunbakers who colonise the sun-loungers year-round and the surfers paddling out to their favourite peak in the early morning light.

Stay put and you might spot a pod of dolphins or a whale breaching the surface of the water. You might even join the early morning swimmers, snapping swim caps and goggles on for their daily splash around Shark Island. When the skies are clear you can see from Cronulla all the way to the Royal National Park.

After immersing yourself in this dreamy idyll, dust the sand from your feet and head to the high street in the suburb’s heart, where you can connect with locals who converge at one of the many cafes like clockwork each day. Sit with everyone from grizzled surfers to bed-haired backpackers and local business types to enjoy a power lunch from eateries that sell everything from poke to sushi, pasta and salad.

The suburb of Cronulla itself is very easy to navigate on foot, with its high-street finishing where the train line begins. Cronulla Plaza is lined with shops that range from boho boutiques to homeware stores full of hidden treasures and even includes a cinema (The GU Film House) and newly renovated boutique hotel by the beach: Eventhouse Cronulla.

When night falls, the bars beckon and the best of them range from slick, bright drinking dens with ocean views to tucked-away small bars for a more intimate experience.

Quick Facts

Cronulla is a suburb of Sydney in New South Wales. It is located approximately 21kms from the capital Sydney covering an area of 3.872 square kilometres. Cronulla has a recorded population of 18070 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.

If you are planning a visit to Cronulla we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Cronulla and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.