Cottesloe Beach remains the most recognizable. Founder David Handley said of the return after a 2025 hiatus, "It's great to be back in Perth at Cottesloe Beach for the 21st Sculpture by the Sea." City Beach has emerged as a strong local favourite. In a late 2025 online poll conducted by a major Perth newspaper that attracted hundreds of votes, City Beach received 27.8 percent support, edging out Scarborough and Cottesloe. Public transport links, including trains to Cottesloe and buses serving the northern beaches, reduce reliance on cars for some locations.