Guidebook for Avalon Beach
Food Scene
Starfish Avalon
23 Avalon ParadeAlways great modern Australian food and service.
Wasabi Japanese Sushi Bar
24 Old Barrenjoey RdGood cheap healthy eats
The Sneaky Grind
48 Old Barrenjoey RdHit James up for the best coffee in Av
A great mix of South East Asian Street Food. There is something for everyone on the menu!
18 locals recommend
Yoda Food
68 Old Barrenjoey RoadA great mix of South East Asian Street Food. There is something for everyone on the menu!
The Boathouse Group
227 Whale Beach RdGood food and coffee at Whaley.
Fancy Pants Meals! Don't forget your credit card.
111 locals recommend
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya RdFancy Pants Meals! Don't forget your credit card.
The Boathouse Palm Beach
The beer battered fish and chips.
Barrenjoey House
1108 Barrenjoey RdThe food is great, especially the deserts!
Umami Japanese Restaurant
334 Barrenjoey RoadAnother great Japanese restaurant
The Greedy Goat
1031 Barrenjoey RdA nice quiet spot near iluka park and beach, great for breakfast.
Cafe Relish
1 N Avalon RdBreakfast or a sandwich.
Parks & Nature
Iluka Road
Iluka RoadGreat child friendly and very quiet beach.
Paradise Beach Wharf
40 Paradise AveAnother great quiet Pittwater beach.
Has BBQs on the beach - a great spot for snags and a salad, while the sun goes down. Look out for starfish on the beach. Park up on the main road to avoid paying.
68 locals recommend
Clareville Beach Reserve
28 Delecta AveHas BBQs on the beach - a great spot for snags and a salad, while the sun goes down. Look out for starfish on the beach. Park up on the main road to avoid paying.
Park in the woolworths car park, and you can get two hours for free. Alternately park by the Montessori School off Tasman Road, to access the north end of the beach. It's the right turn by the end of Tasman Road, just before the beach car park.
Des Creagh Reserve
558A Barrenjoey RdPark in the woolworths car park, and you can get two hours for free. Alternately park by the Montessori School off Tasman Road, to access the north end of the beach. It's the right turn by the end of Tasman Road, just before the beach car park.
Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club
227 Whale Beach RdGreat surf and a lovely ocean pool. Park in Malo Road for free!
Go and see the Goanna's and Wallabies. The ferry leaves from Palm Beach wharf. You can check out the ticket prices and timetable here: http://www.palmbeachferries.com.au/the-basin/
18 locals recommend
The Basin
Go and see the Goanna's and Wallabies. The ferry leaves from Palm Beach wharf. You can check out the ticket prices and timetable here: http://www.palmbeachferries.com.au/the-basin/
Shopping
Beach Without Sand Surf Shop
7b Waratah StWatto & Chris run a great surf shop
Thomas Dux Mona Vale
14 Park StreetBit of a drive, but this is a great deli!
Freckles for Kids
46 Old Barrenjoey RdCute kids clothing, toys and accessories
Sightseeing
Awesome views of broken bay and the central coast. At certain times of the year it's a great whale watching spot.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdAwesome views of broken bay and the central coast. At certain times of the year it's a great whale watching spot.
Essentials
Woolworths Avalon
74 Old Barrenjoey RdHas everything you need for basic food shopping.
Vince makes the best croissants outside of France. He also has great sour dough and other artisan breads and cakes.
74 locals recommend
La Banette Patisserie Boulangerie
26 Avalon ParadeVince makes the best croissants outside of France. He also has great sour dough and other artisan breads and cakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Flourish Avalon
19 Avalon Parade(The only) funky bar in Av. It's this, the RSL or bowlo