A Cloudy Beach Day Near Sydney

It can't always be sunny at the beach. Which means a nice chance to enjoy the change in the weather and maybe take a look at some nearby impressive art.

Unsettled conditions and the flags are up. Everyone got the message except this brave/deluded swimmer.

What to do at Bondi beach if you can't be swimming? Might as well take a look at the long procession of lovely murals that line the main sidewalk next to the beach. Channeling Spike Lee's Mookie from his movie, Do The Right Thing. Getting a Brother on the wall. Surfers come in all shapes, sizes, and moods.

"Is the beach open yet?" No, it's not.

OK, back to the murals. Miami Vice gorilla. Of course, an ANZAC mural. Red poppies and Lest We Forget, recognizing military sacrifice and Australia's most sacred day.

"So, the beach is still not open, where am I supposed to swim?" Head to iconic Icebergs Swim Club, no choppy surf can stop your lap count.

Sydney Beach Day!

Sydney is all about turf and surf, the big city and the big beaches, all in one, big metro area. Had enough of the concrete canyon, head to the cool coast for some relaxing waves.

Beautiful Bronte beach, iconic oceanside rock pool in the foreground.

Busy, busy, busy. Showering, getting ready. Young and old, everyone goes to the beach.

Everybody into the rock pool.

Australia's coastline is full of sorta-natural swimming pools, contained places to bathe, do laps in salt water next to the ocean. Rocks or sand, take your pick for a base.

Flaunt it if you've got it. Many beaches have their own swim clubs, no age or modesty limit.