Fremantle for boutique shoppers
Boutique, not big box, Fremantle’s independent stores are next level. Spend a day exploring beautifully curated retail stores lining heritage streets, treat yourself to lunch, and finish off with champagne cocktails on the beach at sunset.
10 AM | Coffee up!
Driving? Park the car Downtown at FOMO. You can’t miss it—it’s the one with Morag Myerscough's colourful ‘Together’ mural. THIS IS FREMANTLE and your first stop has to be great coffee. Head to Kokomo's Livid Skate Café on William Street or wander through the streets of town where you're never far from discovering a coffee shop.
10.30 AM | Start shopping
Before you leave FOMO, stop in at Mi-Life for epic street and skate wear, Wear2 for retro threads, rock merch, and vintage-inspired surfwear, and Anya Brock for beautifully abstract and colourful wall candy.
Image: Sneaker shopping at Mi-Life. Credit: Duncan Wright
Next up, head up High Street Mall to the Market Street intersection. Here, at the entrance to the West End Heritage Precinct, you'll find unique boutiques that have chosen to set up shop in Fremantle offering up bespoke hats, women’s fashion, homewares and eyewear for those that like a statement piece. Keep your eyes peeled for interesting heritage elements and architecture.
Start with a left on Market Street to find Bob’s Shoe Store. Cross the road to browse through Terrace Men, Fremantle Opals, The Home Provedore, David Shanahan and Japanese Flea Market.
Image: Strolling Downtown. Credit: Duncan Wright
1 PM | Break for lunch
Pop in to Peggy's and refuel with one of their famous, made to order sandwiches, subs or toasties or sit back with a pizza and a spritz at Pickled Poppy. Once you're refuelled, head back towards the High Street intersection.
2 PM | More shopping
Image: Browsing the shelves at New Edition. Credit: Duncan Wright
Take a right turn into the heart of the West End and you’ll find some of Freo’s most iconic retail gems.
Start with Three Stories, Remedy, and Service Denim. Kartique, Vintage on High, The Record Finder, and New Edition are highlights further down on the southern side.
Keep your eyes on the right side of the street for Common Ground, Bill Campbell Books, and the wonderful Chart & Map Shop.
4 PM | Relax and reward yourself
You’ll reach the beach when you get to the end of High Street and cross the railway line. Head left to Bathers Beach House* for a post shop ‘show and tell’ and enjoy champagne cocktails with a sunset. You deserve it.
*Bookings may be required for hospitality venues.
