Though it's a bit smaller than its better-known northern counterpart Bondi, Coogee Beach is the quintessential spot for those looking to soak up some sun and swim in Sydney's famous waters.

The price for two pints at a popular venue has stunned customers, with one calling it an act of “daylight robbery”. A listener wrote into the Kick it Foward podcast after spending the weekend ...

as well as DJ sets served alongside awesome beach views on the rooftop of the popular Coogee Pavilion. One of my favourite eateries is La Spiaggia, an authentic Italian on Coogee Bay Road.