Guidebook for Manly
Parks & Nature
There are some good bush walks at North Head and good lookouts over Sydney.
107 locals recommend
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveThere are some good bush walks at North Head and good lookouts over Sydney.
Walk can take you about 2 to 3 hours, depending on how fast you go. Gorgeous walk to the Spit. Stop have lunch and catch the bus back to Manly
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackWalk can take you about 2 to 3 hours, depending on how fast you go. Gorgeous walk to the Spit. Stop have lunch and catch the bus back to Manly
This is a beach, nice and protected. There are no waves, so ideal for families and snorkelling. You can also walk around the headland.
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
This is a beach, nice and protected. There are no waves, so ideal for families and snorkelling. You can also walk around the headland.
This beach is great for stand up paddle boarding. Ideal for families, as there are no waves, it is harbour side.
13 locals recommend
Manly Cove Beach
Manly CoveThis beach is great for stand up paddle boarding. Ideal for families, as there are no waves, it is harbour side.
Arts & Culture
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeEssentials
Coles
28 The CorsoWashing machines and dryers, all coin operated and self managed
6 locals recommend
Manly Laundry coin operated
56 Pittwater RdWashing machines and dryers, all coin operated and self managed
Manly Food Co-Operative
11-25 Wentworth StFor organic produce
Food Scene
Ora
49-53 N SteyneOpen for breakfast and lunch until 4pm. All organic.
Showbox
19 Whistler St
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeGreat location on the water, and on the side the sunsets.
Amazing food. You may need to book for this place or turn up when it opens. Highly recommend. Japanese with a twist. Literally around the corner from the apartment
128 locals recommend
Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater RdAmazing food. You may need to book for this place or turn up when it opens. Highly recommend. Japanese with a twist. Literally around the corner from the apartment
Momo Bar. Dumplings & Pokè
28 Market PlFor a casual lunch.
Bare Naked Bowls
41 Market LaneCoffee and Acai bowls.
Probably the best venue. Great for breakfast or lunch. Get there early to get a table outside on the walk and overlook the coast over a coffee and food
37 locals recommend
The Bower Manly
7 Marine ParadeProbably the best venue. Great for breakfast or lunch. Get there early to get a table outside on the walk and overlook the coast over a coffee and food
Favourite pizza is the fungi - a must. Go and sit down for lunch or dinner. Alternatively use deliverroo to get it delivered to your door
33 locals recommend
Pocket Pizza Manly
46 Pittwater RdFavourite pizza is the fungi - a must. Go and sit down for lunch or dinner. Alternatively use deliverroo to get it delivered to your door
Mortar and Pestle
2 Darley RdOne of the best Thai restaurants in Manly
Drinks & Nightlife
Can get very busy on a Friday and Saturday night. Has live music and great cocktails. On Tuesday evenings they have a $5 steak for dinner.
99 locals recommend
Donny's
7 Market PlCan get very busy on a Friday and Saturday night. Has live music and great cocktails. On Tuesday evenings they have a $5 steak for dinner.
Is also a tapas restaurant. They have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Great cocktail bar.
130 locals recommend
In Situ
18 Sydney RdIs also a tapas restaurant. They have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Great cocktail bar.
Entertainment & Activities
On the beach front just across from Denison Street there is a table tennis court set up on the grass permanently. I have some balls and bats available for you to use.
Sydney Pool Table Hire
On the beach front just across from Denison Street there is a table tennis court set up on the grass permanently. I have some balls and bats available for you to use.