The beach is the home of the world’s first Surf Life Saving club (founded over 100 years ago) and played a key role in the development of several safety techniques and equipment that are still in use today. Bondi was also the focal point of a series of bathing suit protests in the early 1900’s, helping pave the way for the bikini to become the commonly accepted piece of beach-going attire that it is today.
These days, Bondi is almost universally crowded except in the coldest months of the year, with its relatively clean shores coupling with extremely easy access from the centre of Australia’s largest city making it a popular destination to relax and eat. The beach’s popularity has lead to a huge number of dining options such as cafes and restaurants springing up nearby as a result, meaning it’s quite possible to spend a full day lazing away in the sunshine while having a decent place to eat
