The West Australian Top spot: Turquoise Bay.

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people swarm to WA's famous beaches to escape the heat.

Scarborough. Cottesloe. Cable Beach. Locals love them. Visitors love them.

According to the Tourism WA website, West Australians are not known for their modesty when it comes to discussing beaches.

"Naturally, WA has the world's best beaches - and you wouldn't want to argue with the occupiers of Australia's biggest State, most of whom live by the coast," it says.

"Indeed, it would be rare to find a beach in WA that does not excite all the senses.

"In the capital of Perth alone, there are 19 pristine beaches that never seem overcrowded - even on a busy summer's day with the mercury hovering in the mid-30s.

"Spoilt for choice, surfers and sun lovers weigh up the attractions of the best surf break versus the best swimming areas. Or a seafront restaurant against ease of parking for a quick swim after work."

Beautiful beaches abound along most of WA's 12,000km of coastline. But there are many hidden bathing gems . . . beach havens that are tranquil, safe and - best of all - often unheard of.

The Weekend West has found 10, including one that lies inland.

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In search of a special beach