such a quiet & idyllic beach. away from the packed city beaches. it's just so relaxing & only a 5 min drive to shops at Normanville
We have a beach home at Carrickalinga, and love the area. I am reluctant to say too many good things as we regard it as one of SA's best kept secrets.
Never ceases to amaze me, the views, relaxation and serenity
The colour of this water has to be seen to be believed, especially since it's so close to the metro coast. It's not crowded, has interesting natural features, and is conveniently close to the facilities at Normanville. A treasure.
this is our favourite beach - it has it all: sand, rock pools, surf, and some great cafes close by in Normanville
This is by far my favourite beach in SA. The sand is impossibly white and soft. The beach shelves gently and there is very little surf. There is a small creek/estuary with bream at one end and rock pools at the other. There are cafes within an easy walking distance at Normanville. There is a small resident population of hooded plovers nesting directly on the sand near the dunes (dont let your dog disturb this vulnerable bird, or its eggs)Please don't remove crabs and other animals from the rock pools, it is illegal and the fisheries inspector is VERY unsympathetic.
We visit friends here every New Years Day. It's a great beach, still quiet but slowly becoming very popular. Still, it's safe for young children to swim in the water and play on the beach. It's clean and has a laid back feel! A great spot!!
Beach was nice and clean. Kids had a great time. Would like to see some better facilities re carparking and a nearby shop.
Our home away from home for a few weeks each summer: perfect beach, stunning views, amazing sunsets and, at times, it feels like it is all ours. A true family and dog friendly beach and community. Great facilities are 5 minutes away at Normanville and Yankalilla and more stunning scenery awaits down the coast at Second Valley and beyond. Love this place.
As a family we have been going to Carrickalinga for years. We hire a shack a street away from the beach. The beach you've got to see it to believe it. White sand and clear blue water, like I've never seen before. Normanville and Yankalilla close by and fantastic places to visit. Grab a bite to eat, look in a second hand store, grab some new bathers at the surf shop or stock up on groceries. So you can spend your days swimming walking or relaxing on the beach in Carrickalinga. I've heard their plenty of great finishing too.The locals are lovely and really make you feel welcome. Everytime we visit we always find something new to do.