There is no one Cronulla Beach, but rather South Cronulla and North Cronulla Beaches separated by a headland and connected by a waterfront walk. Both beaches have grassy park areas behind them suitable for picnics etc. South Cronulla is more protected, and tends not to have the stronger currents and waves of the more northern beaches.

Cronulla Beach (sometimes referred to as South Cronulla Beach), is a patrolled beach on Bate Bay in the Sydney suburb of Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. The Cronulla Pavilion and the Cronulla Lifesaving Club are two prominent buildings located close to the sand. Cronulla Park sits behind the beach. The Cronulla Rock Pools are between Cronulla Beach and North Cronulla beach. The Alley is the local name given to the area between Cronulla Beach and North Cronulla Beach. Shark Island is a dangerous reef break, located off Cronulla Beach.