Gerald's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Swim south of the beach for a smoother, safer swim. Great for kids and swim in the rock pool as well. Walk around the point to look back at Lion Island, Palm Beach and South Head.
77 locals recommend
Pearl Beach
Swim south of the beach for a smoother, safer swim. Great for kids and swim in the rock pool as well. Walk around the point to look back at Lion Island, Palm Beach and South Head.
The best lookout and view of the whole headland. Drive up to the water tower and check out the best of the Central Coast has to offer.
25 locals recommend
Mount Ettalong Lookout
135 Patonga DrThe best lookout and view of the whole headland. Drive up to the water tower and check out the best of the Central Coast has to offer.
The Arboretum is great way to sight see around Pearl Beach. Play a game of tennis, take the kids to play or see the wildlife. Open area for picnics.
Pearl Beach Tennis Courts / Crommelin Native Arboretum
Opal CloseThe Arboretum is great way to sight see around Pearl Beach. Play a game of tennis, take the kids to play or see the wildlife. Open area for picnics.
This is a great lookout 3.2km from your front door along the Pearl Beach/Patonga Fire Trail. This is a great way to walk to the Boathouse at Patonga Beach or a great picnic spot if you want a round trip. Take sturdy shoes and get ready to trek the hill there. Trust me it’s worth the view!
10 locals recommend
Warrah Lookout
This is a great lookout 3.2km from your front door along the Pearl Beach/Patonga Fire Trail. This is a great way to walk to the Boathouse at Patonga Beach or a great picnic spot if you want a round trip. Take sturdy shoes and get ready to trek the hill there. Trust me it’s worth the view!
Food scene
Great food and safe for kids. Even just come here for a coffee. Safe walk on the fire trail on the Southside which would make it a great sightseeing 7km walk. Regular buses from the end of the street on Diamond Rd if that is more your speed. Diamond Rd before Beryl Bvd
Pearl Beach NSW 2256
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114 locals recommend
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrGreat food and safe for kids. Even just come here for a coffee. Safe walk on the fire trail on the Southside which would make it a great sightseeing 7km walk. Regular buses from the end of the street on Diamond Rd if that is more your speed. Diamond Rd before Beryl Bvd
Pearl Beach NSW 2256
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The local cafe and general store makes a great coffee and breakfast. Just across the road from the beach. Go for a swim and a relaxing bite. Walk down along the beach and take in the great sights
21 locals recommend
Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store
1 Pearl ParadeThe local cafe and general store makes a great coffee and breakfast. Just across the road from the beach. Go for a swim and a relaxing bite. Walk down along the beach and take in the great sights
Ala Carte dining at its best. A hatted restaurant and is open Thursday to Sunday. Must book.
38 locals recommend
Pearls on the Beach
1 Tourmaline AveAla Carte dining at its best. A hatted restaurant and is open Thursday to Sunday. Must book.
A fantastic breakfast and coffee haven for those who appreciate a fresh coffee bean. Talk to Ben and his barista’s and they will take care of you. If you have a sweet tooth Bens mother makes the greatest cakes too!
30 locals recommend
Lords of Pour
199a Ocean View RdA fantastic breakfast and coffee haven for those who appreciate a fresh coffee bean. Talk to Ben and his barista’s and they will take care of you. If you have a sweet tooth Bens mother makes the greatest cakes too!
A traditional Italian family run pizzeria that is authentic. Greeted by the nona this is a fantastic place before or after a movie for a great family dinner!
32 locals recommend
La Fiamma Woodfired Pizzeria Restaurant
189 Ocean View RdA traditional Italian family run pizzeria that is authentic. Greeted by the nona this is a fantastic place before or after a movie for a great family dinner!
Sounds On West
227-231 West StTropicana Pizza Pizza
61 Trafalgar AvenueYoung Barons
73 Blackwall RdCatch the ferry over from Ettalong or Patonga if you want to go for ferry ride and sightseeing! Best boat Cruise in the area. Check local times as weather can change pick up and drop off points!
212 locals recommend
The Boathouse Palm Beach
Catch the ferry over from Ettalong or Patonga if you want to go for ferry ride and sightseeing! Best boat Cruise in the area. Check local times as weather can change pick up and drop off points!
Health & Fitness
Yoga style description
Vinyasa, Yin or for the more leisurely, Hatha Yoga. Check site for details.
https://www.pearlbeachyoga.com.au/classes
Wake up for a leisurely 10am Yoga session with Hayley our resident Yogi. $20/visit.
Namaste! 🙏 Check local session times during peak season. Sundays mainly.
Pearl Beach Memorial Community Hall
9 Diamond RdWake up for a leisurely 10am Yoga session with Hayley our resident Yogi. $20/visit.
Namaste! 🙏 Check local session times during peak season. Sundays mainly.
Entertainment
On a wet day or the kids just want to chill out this is a classic cinema experience taking you back in time! Grab a choc top and and pop corn and catch the latest flick!
Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdCity advice
Don't miss
Palm Beach to Ettalong Ferry
https://www.fantasea.com.au/palm-beach-ferries/timetable/
Getting around
Patonga to Palm Beach Ferry Timetable
https://www.boathouseferryco.com.au/timetable