14 of the best · Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Parks, the Marina and the Shore in Tel Aviv
Yarkon Park along the river, Independence Park on the cliff, Charles Clore Park by Jaffa and the Tel Aviv Marina.
Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026
Browse by type
Insiders' picks
Three things we would send a friend to first in Tel Aviv: Old Jaffa at sunset, the White City on foot and a Friday morning at the Carmel Market.
-
2 photosThe river park
Yarkon Park
The great park along the Yarkon river, with lawns, a lake, rowing and long cycle paths.
-
Between the cities
Charles Clore Park
Lawns and paths along the shore between Tel Aviv’s beaches and Jaffa.
The full list: Outdoors, A–Z
Show 13 of 14 places on a map
Outdoors
Parks and the shore 7
Green space by the sea.
-
Between the cities
Charles Clore Park
Lawns and paths along the shore between Tel Aviv’s beaches and Jaffa.
-
In the centre
Gan Meir
A green pocket in the centre, with an outdoor gym, a basketball court and a dog park.
-
Opened 2010
Jaffa Slope Park
A seafront park from Jaffa Port to Aliya Hill, opened in 2010, with a promenade for walking.
-
Since 1973
Tel Aviv University Botanical Garden
The university’s garden, founded 1973: teaching, research and a refuge for endangered plants.
-
Sailing boats
The Tel Aviv Marina
The city’s marina in front of the promenade hotels, beside Gordon Pool.
-
2 photosThe river park
Yarkon Park
The great park along the Yarkon river, with lawns, a lake, rowing and long cycle paths.
Outdoors
The beaches 7
The city’s beaches along the promenade, from Jaffa to the cliffs.
-
Lifeguards all year
Bograshov Beach
A central beach at the foot of Bograshov Street, one of four with lifeguards all year.
-
Lifeguards all year
Cliff Beach (Hof HaTzuk)
The beach below the cliffs at the north end of the city, one of four with lifeguards all year.
-
In the centre
Frishman Beach
A central beach of parasols and loungers at the foot of Frishman Street.
-
Lifeguards all year
Gordon Beach
The central beach by the Marina and Gordon Pool, one of four with lifeguards all year.
-
Accessible
Hilton Beach
The beach below Independence Park and the Hilton, with access for visitors with disabilities.
-
Calm and accessible
Metzitzim Beach
A calmer beach north of the Marina by the Port, popular with families, and accessible.
-
Separate bathing
Nordau Beach
The city’s religious beach, with separate bathing for men and women, and lifeguards all year.
What's onThis week in Tel Aviv
Explore more of Tel Aviv
31 of the best Restaurants
8 of the best Cafés
17 of the best Bars
36 of the best Hotels21 of the best Sights28 of the best Arts & Culture5 of the best Walks
17 of the best Shopping
13 of the best Health3 of the best Property7 of the best Developments3 of the best Bikes & Boats4 of the best Getting Around