Hayes Street Beach — Attraction in Sydney

I’ve come here a number of times over the years but I have to say each time the charm of Hayes St Beach lessens. The water is dirtier each time, the sand damp and not very clean. There’s little bits of rubbish that gets washed ashore - scrap bits of plastic and broken takeaway containers, bottle lids, pieces of wood, sticks, etc. I used to think it was so cute and charming and loved going for a dip but now I would rather drive an extra ten minutes to have peace of mind in the water and the sand! Locals love to bring their dogs here but it makes it feel more like a dog beach. I had to tell a lady who was about to leave with a golden retriever that her dog had done a huge poo right in the middle of the sand and the tide was starting to come in. She went right away to clean it but it was...

4.3 - Loved this small beach as it felt like a secret spot but of course, during the holidays, it was busy. It's safe to come on your own, and watch the doggies run around and have a swim as well. The shallower areas have this gritty stuff on the bottom and seaweed so it's not very pleasant to bob around in but I think you need to swim further out to have less murky water. There's a tap to rinse sand off but no toilets or other showers to change as...

Tiny beache tucked behind the long wall. Wouldn't recommend swimming in it. Pretty polluted and very tiny almost the size of my backyard. Don't go with a bunch of people. We couldn't stay for more than 5 mins because no proper covid spacing could be done because this is so tiny with wharf just around. Not good for swim at all. Wish someone could have left a proper review and i wouldn't waste...