The wide white-sand beach at Glenelg on a sunny summer day, with Norfolk Island pines and buildings along the esplanade and the sea on the right.

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Glenelg Beach

Glenelg Beach is a long sandy beach on Holdfast Bay, in the seaside suburb of Glenelg south-west of Adelaide's centre, Kaurna Country known as Pattawilya. Founded in 1836, Glenelg was the first European settlement on mainland South Australia. Behind the beach are the jetty, Moseley Square and Jetty Road, served by the tram from the city.

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Is Glenelg Beach free?

Yes. Entry to Glenelg Beach is free.

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Free entry — no ticket needed

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