Approach from the Victoria Street crossing at the station's northern end. Follow the signs from the crossing to your platform entrance.
The station sits between Curtin Avenue and Stirling Highway, close to Cott's southern boundary. Head west through the residential streets and you'll soon reach Vlamingh, where the Nature Discovery Space, restored coastal vegetation, Vlamingh Memorial and former Cottesloe Cable Station all sit within a compact area.
From there you can follow the coast north through South Cott towards Dutch Inn, Mudurup and the main beach, continuing as far as your day allows. One of the best ways to use the Fremantle Line is to make the walk one-way - start at Victoria Street and return from Mosman Park, Cottesloe or Grant Street Station rather than retracing the coast.
Use the public station crossings and check your platform before travelling. When walking west, take particular care crossing Curtin Avenue - traffic approaches from several directions around the intersection, so look both ways carefully before stepping out. If you're planning the walk around train times, Transperth's Journey Planner is the easiest way to check the return trip.
Transperth - Victoria Street Station