Belinda’s guidebook
Food scene
Always a line up for coffee and the bakery goods are divine. Best pies.
19 locals recommend
Flour & Co.
88 Toowoon Bay RdAlways a line up for coffee and the bakery goods are divine. Best pies.
French inspired cuisine. Also now doing a great trade in breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Cecilia's Restuarant & Wine Bar
89 Toowoon Bay RdFrench inspired cuisine. Also now doing a great trade in breakfast.
Saltwater Takeaway Toowoon Bay
94 Toowoon Bay RoadHamburgers, Fish & Chips and all the usual takeaway goodies
Known for its seafood.
NB: I haven't personally been to this restaurant (yet).
14 locals recommend
The Bay Cafe
141-143 Bay RdKnown for its seafood.
NB: I haven't personally been to this restaurant (yet).
92 Toowoon Bay Rd, Toowoon Bay NSW
Always busy. Specials mid week on pasta and pizza. Check out their website.
Table 92
92 Toowoon Bay Road92 Toowoon Bay Rd, Toowoon Bay NSW
Always busy. Specials mid week on pasta and pizza. Check out their website.
At the end of my street (how handy!).
The pub food is good, atmosphere and service friendly.
Live bands in the afternoons on the weekends. Plenty of parking but it is only a six-minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Long Jetty Hotel
407 The Entrance RdAt the end of my street (how handy!).
The pub food is good, atmosphere and service friendly.
Live bands in the afternoons on the weekends. Plenty of parking but it is only a six-minute walk.
Seating inside and outside. Quirky decor but fun. Food is yummy and this is a well known breakfast spot on the coast.
44 locals recommend
Glass Onion Society
308 The Entrance RdSeating inside and outside. Quirky decor but fun. Food is yummy and this is a well known breakfast spot on the coast.
Here's one you want to put on your list.
419 The Entrance Rd Long Jetty.
Artisan pasta made on the premises.
Authentic Tuscan Restaurant. Fresh Italian food in minutes, home-made by a real Italian with real ingredients.
Il Toscano Pasta bar Long Jetty
419 The Entrance RoadHere's one you want to put on your list.
419 The Entrance Rd Long Jetty.
Artisan pasta made on the premises.
Authentic Tuscan Restaurant. Fresh Italian food in minutes, home-made by a real Italian with real ingredients.
Eleven Thai Restaurant
379 The Entrance RdRegular Thai food. Good for takeaway.
All the usual Chinese menu items. I've found eating in is better than takeaway.
Lotus Court Chinese Restaurant
421-423 The Entrance RdAll the usual Chinese menu items. I've found eating in is better than takeaway.
Shelly Beach Golf Club
Shelly Beach RoadAmazing views and good food in a quality setting.
Glass Onion Society
308 The Entrance RdGreat for breakfast and dogs are welcome.
Green Tangerine Long Jetty
393 The Entrance RdBurnt Honey Bakers Pantry
Best chocolate cake ever. pastries, tartes and quiches also delicious
Central Coast Cannoli
Real deal cannoli and other Italian food. Best for takeaway
Firm family favourite. Our pick for the best breakfast in the area.
16 locals recommend
Bateau Beach Cafe
61 Bateau Bay RdFirm family favourite. Our pick for the best breakfast in the area.
Sightseeing
Two long wharves to walk out on and admire Tuggerah Lake.
It's a must do.
17 locals recommend
Long Jetty Wharf
Two long wharves to walk out on and admire Tuggerah Lake.
It's a must do.
Walk or cycle along the foreshore towards The Entrance. Enjoy the natural diversity. Central Coast Council is finalising a Management Plan to better protect the natural environment around the lake.
25 locals recommend
Tuggerah Lake
Walk or cycle along the foreshore towards The Entrance. Enjoy the natural diversity. Central Coast Council is finalising a Management Plan to better protect the natural environment around the lake.
Our local beach only a ten minute walk away. Mostly flat but a few little waves. Patrolled in summer and has an active Surf Life Saving Club.
Paradise. All the different blue hues and a short walk to the right to Shelley Beach or Blue Bay to the left.
22 locals recommend
Toowoon Bay Beach
Our local beach only a ten minute walk away. Mostly flat but a few little waves. Patrolled in summer and has an active Surf Life Saving Club.
Paradise. All the different blue hues and a short walk to the right to Shelley Beach or Blue Bay to the left.
Attractive holiday destination with plenty of activities, walks, restaurants and cafes to spend a day or half day,
151 locals recommend
The Entrance
Attractive holiday destination with plenty of activities, walks, restaurants and cafes to spend a day or half day,
Do not miss this. The look out at Crackneck is in a National Park. You can see to Newcastle and as far south as the weather allows. Hang gliders use this a take off stage or watch the whales during migration seasons. Take a walk through gorgeous, undisturbed nature.
82 locals recommend
Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkDo not miss this. The look out at Crackneck is in a National Park. You can see to Newcastle and as far south as the weather allows. Hang gliders use this a take off stage or watch the whales during migration seasons. Take a walk through gorgeous, undisturbed nature.
The Entrance Ocean Baths
88 Ocean ParadeThe Entrance Boat Shed
10 The Entrance RdWine and pubs
Upstairs Wines
314-316 The Entrance RdBespoke, interestingyet affordable wines. You won't find these wines at Dan Murphy's.
The Entrance Hotel
87 The Entrance RdIncredible renovation. Food is fabulous.
The Lakes Hotel
201 The Entrance RdLong Jetty Hotel
407 The Entrance RdMy local at the end of the street.
Shops
Sorry Grandma Shop
Quality retro stuff. Fun to browse
One of many clothing stores along The Entrance Rd at Long Jetty but this is one of the best.
9 locals recommend
Plain Janes | Women's Clothing & Kid's Fashion Store
346 The Entrance RdOne of many clothing stores along The Entrance Rd at Long Jetty but this is one of the best.
Ever been to a shop where there are only Cactus plants? There's one in Long Jetty and other quirky shops too.
The Cacti Folk
Ever been to a shop where there are only Cactus plants? There's one in Long Jetty and other quirky shops too.