Ros's Guidebook for Northern Beaches and Bayview
Parks & Nature
Within easy distance are options for easy walks around Pittwater or a trip to Mona Vale beach or something slightly more strenuous.
West Head Road
West Head RoadAmazing views of Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River.
Stunning views of Pittwater, the ocean and West Head. Worth taking a morning or afternoon. The lighthouse is often open on the weekends to visit.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdStunning views of Pittwater, the ocean and West Head. Worth taking a morning or afternoon. The lighthouse is often open on the weekends to visit.
Great starting point to catch the local ferry that goes around the western foreshore of Pittwater. Easy walk beside the water from Bayview to Church Point
20 locals recommend
Church Point Wharf station
Great starting point to catch the local ferry that goes around the western foreshore of Pittwater. Easy walk beside the water from Bayview to Church Point
Food Scene
There are so many choices nearby of coffee shops, cafes and casual dining locations within a 5 to 15 minute drive
There are casual and more formal dining areas ranging from a large choice of excellent coffee shops to restaurants featuring many cuisines.
30 locals recommend
Mona Vale
There are casual and more formal dining areas ranging from a large choice of excellent coffee shops to restaurants featuring many cuisines.
My favourite restaurants
Within easy distance (Church Point and Mona Vale) are options for casual dining or more upmarket choices. Nearby Newport has a strip of restaurants to choose from.
Amici Di Toni Italian Ristorante
1775 Pittwater RdBest for fine dining but not too expensive
The Marina Cafe
1856 Pittwater RdRight beside the water and good parking
My favourite location to walk to and have my morning coffee. Great for breakfast and lunch as well as weekend evenings. Also the starting point for an excellent local ferry ride to the national park bays at the base of Pittwater
41 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe & General Store
1860 Pittwater RdMy favourite location to walk to and have my morning coffee. Great for breakfast and lunch as well as weekend evenings. Also the starting point for an excellent local ferry ride to the national park bays at the base of Pittwater
Location, location and garden setting for a casual meal or just drinks overlooking Pittwater.
196 locals recommend
The Newport
2 Kalinya StLocation, location and garden setting for a casual meal or just drinks overlooking Pittwater.