Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Chat Thai
10 E EsplanadeGreat Thai food and good value
Drinks & Nightlife
Very laid back with a great deck over the water and, obviously, views of the harbour. Note: this is a licensed club so you will need ID that shows that you do not live in the local area
85 locals recommend
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetVery laid back with a great deck over the water and, obviously, views of the harbour. Note: this is a licensed club so you will need ID that shows that you do not live in the local area
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeA relaxed place to enjoy a good beer.
Sightseeing
Great views over the harbour and back towards the city (especially nice at sunset). Also some nice short walks with views over the cliffs out to the Pacific Ocean. You can also do tours of North Fort which has some interesting history.
41 locals recommend
North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Manly (Sydney Harbour Federation Trust)
North Head Scenic DriveGreat views over the harbour and back towards the city (especially nice at sunset). Also some nice short walks with views over the cliffs out to the Pacific Ocean. You can also do tours of North Fort which has some interesting history.
Parks & Nature
Nestled in North Head National Park but only a short walk from Manly Wharf, this quiet beach has a great view across the harbour and there's a good chance you might be the only one there. It's hard to believe you can find a place like this so close to the city.
53 locals recommend
Collins Beach
Nestled in North Head National Park but only a short walk from Manly Wharf, this quiet beach has a great view across the harbour and there's a good chance you might be the only one there. It's hard to believe you can find a place like this so close to the city.
You can't visit Manly without going to Manly Beach. Soak up the sun, sand and surf.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
You can't visit Manly without going to Manly Beach. Soak up the sun, sand and surf.
Arts & Culture
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeShopping
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StBunnings Balgowlah
Balgowlah RoadWestfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdEssentials
Manly Food Co-Operative
11-25 Wentworth StHarris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveColes
28 The CorsoALDI Manly