Nuns Beach
Situated in the centre of town, Nuns Beach is a safe family beach. Within walking distance of most accommodation providers Nuns Beach is where many locals swim and play after a busy day. A wide, sandy beach with shallow water suitable for young families. Facilities include shelters, toilets and showers

Bridgewater Beach
Bridgewater Beach situated at Cape Bridgewater is a pleasant 20 minute drive from Portland via Otway Street. Bridgewater is a picturesque 4km stretch of wide sandy beach suitable for swimming and surfing. The Portland Surf Lifesaving Club patrols Bridgewater Beach on weekends and public holidays, between 10am and 5pm from the first week in December until Easter.
Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, phone box and cafe.

Shelly Beach
A 15 minute drive from Portland, Shelly Beach is a great place for collecting shell fragments, rock fishing and surfiing.

Discovery Bay
The beach of Discovery Bay stretches as far as the eye can see, offering an extraordinary vista of sand dunes that stretch all the way to Nelson. Either stroll the vast expanse of coastline, try your hand at surf fishing or simply marvel at the amazing shifting sands.

Yellow Rock
Yellow rock is a 10 minute drive from the centre of Portland on the way to Cape Nelson. Yellow Rock is a limestone formation positioned on the edge of the cliff and is a popular surfing spot and painting subject for local artists. It is well worth the visit as boardwalks, platforms and staircases make this area accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Allow around 10 minutes for the return walk from the car park.

Narrawong Beach
Narrawong Beach (a surf beach) is a 10 minute drive from Portland, on the way to Port Fairy. The Surry River flows into the sea at Narrawong and this section of the river has been a popular swimmimng spot with locals and visitors for many decades.