Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Great spot for coffee or breakfast in the sunshine by the beach. It's often sheltered from the morning wind on the harbour side and is gorgeous in the sun - even in winter.
If you go early you'll see the bold and beautiful swim squad coming in from their morning swim around to Shelley Beach.
90 locals recommend
Manly Wine
13 S SteyneGreat spot for coffee or breakfast in the sunshine by the beach. It's often sheltered from the morning wind on the harbour side and is gorgeous in the sun - even in winter.
If you go early you'll see the bold and beautiful swim squad coming in from their morning swim around to Shelley Beach.
Always has a lovely atmosphere and is great for a date night sharing a bottle of red watching the kitchen in full action.
22 locals recommend
Tahkio
9-15 Central AveAlways has a lovely atmosphere and is great for a date night sharing a bottle of red watching the kitchen in full action.
DeVita
4-8 Darley RdEasy early dinner with kids and great pizza.
Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater RdGreat Japanese food. We love this for date night.
Great if you're after something a little more upmarket with great food. We like the courtyard area best for dining, it is outside so rug up if you go in winter.
42 locals recommend
The Herring Room
94 Pittwater RdGreat if you're after something a little more upmarket with great food. We like the courtyard area best for dining, it is outside so rug up if you go in winter.
Hugos is an iconic manly establishment. Great food and right on the water. A must to do while you're in town.
279 locals recommend
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeHugos is an iconic manly establishment. Great food and right on the water. A must to do while you're in town.
Barefoot Coffee Traders
18 Whistler StThey always make a delicious coffee
Great Coffee and the closest to the apartment. They do a pretty good breakfast too.
19 locals recommend
The Roast Office
37 Darley RdGreat Coffee and the closest to the apartment. They do a pretty good breakfast too.
Coffee or breakfst/lunch by the water. It's out of the way so misses a lot of the tourist crowds. Great safe beach for young kids as well.
101 locals recommend
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StCoffee or breakfst/lunch by the water. It's out of the way so misses a lot of the tourist crowds. Great safe beach for young kids as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manlys very own micro brewery. Stand upstairs and catch a glimpse of sunset over the harbour.
167 locals recommend
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeManlys very own micro brewery. Stand upstairs and catch a glimpse of sunset over the harbour.
In Situ
18 Sydney RdCocktails! Great cocktails and often live music.
The private room at the back is nice and cosy and a little less noisy than the front bar.
99 locals recommend
Donny's
7 Market PlThe private room at the back is nice and cosy and a little less noisy than the front bar.
The Hold
24 Sydney RdIt's often a little quieter than insitu, but still has a buzz.
Sightseeing
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveLook out for whales during whale watching season.
Palm beach is the home of "Home and Away" the TV show. The walk to the light house is great and offers some wonderful views at the top.
The boathouse at Palm Beach is a great spot for lunch if you're keen to make a day of it.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdPalm beach is the home of "Home and Away" the TV show. The walk to the light house is great and offers some wonderful views at the top.
The boathouse at Palm Beach is a great spot for lunch if you're keen to make a day of it.
Parks & Nature
Great views of Sydney Harbour and a great way to experience the local national parks.
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackGreat views of Sydney Harbour and a great way to experience the local national parks.
West Head Lookout
West Head RoadLoads of great walks and a beautiful drive
It's quiet, shhh don't tell everyone! The general crowds don't know about Collins beach so it's a locals secret.
This is our favourite secret beach. You access it through a bush walk and can take the trail right up to North Head if you're keen. Otherwise enjoy the quiet beach, while the tourists flock onto Manly Main beach.
53 locals recommend
Collins Beach
It's quiet, shhh don't tell everyone! The general crowds don't know about Collins beach so it's a locals secret.
This is our favourite secret beach. You access it through a bush walk and can take the trail right up to North Head if you're keen. Otherwise enjoy the quiet beach, while the tourists flock onto Manly Main beach.
Essentials
ALDI Manly
Coles
28 The CorsoShopping
Warringah Mall, Green St station
Getting Around
20 minutes across the harbour into the CBD. Time your trip back and enjoy a sundowner from the onboard bar while you watch the sunset behind the harbour bridge and opera house.
67 locals recommend
Manly Fast Ferry
20 minutes across the harbour into the CBD. Time your trip back and enjoy a sundowner from the onboard bar while you watch the sunset behind the harbour bridge and opera house.