The beach is known for the gardens situated along its boardwalk, beachside snack bars, free parking, benches, sitting areas and sports and play sections. The breakwater in the beach enables a relaxed swim. Due to the location of the beach in the Haifa Bay area and its breakwater, the sea is calm and suitable for swimming most days of the week. The boardwalk is located along Pinchas Margolin Street, west of Bat Galim Avenue, and offers a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, and surfing and diving clubs. Tourists can also observe wave and wind surfers in the water, seeing as the area is suitable for marine sports.

Bat Galim was established in the 1920s as a garden suburb of private homes designed by the Bauhaus architect Ricard Kaufmann. During the British Mandate, Bat Galim was Haifa's entertainment center. The "Casino," a landmark building on the Bat Galim promenade, housed a cafe patronized by British officers, although it was never used for gambling. A cable car runs between Bat Galim and Stella Maris on the Carmel.