The best metro beach in Australia is Glenelg. I have lived in Coogee, been a life saver in Manly and Dee Why, I have been up and down the east coast and the west coast. Sure there are beaches that are more remote, but the activity in Glenelg is just right. Always something to do, but not so crowded it becomes a hassle. This place is very new, has good facilities and is right at the crux of the excitement. A stone throw from the white sands and calm waters of Glenelg beach. This is not a surfing beach (Kangaroo Island blocks the swell), but one where you can float and relax.