This part of the coast from Cervantes to further north is considered a good surfing area. The town is calm, but one of the first places to stop if you want to go north from Perth. From here it is a short trip to the Pinacles or even closer to the nearby sand dunes.
When approaching the town, one almost misses the sand dunes further inland from Cervantes. They are a true Mecca for 4WD enthusiasts.