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Best spot on the coast for an afternoon drink
Avoca Surf House is ideally located on Avoca Beach so you can watch the waves roll in and the sun set right from your table. The drinks menu is excellent and the kitchen offers up a wide array of food from nibbles to meals.
22 locals recommend
Avoca Surf House
170 Avoca DrAvoca Surf House is ideally located on Avoca Beach so you can watch the waves roll in and the sun set right from your table. The drinks menu is excellent and the kitchen offers up a wide array of food from nibbles to meals.
Mumbo Jumbos offers fantastic views of Terrigal Beach and an exciting array of Caribbean style food and drinks. Check their website for specific events if you are after a night out.
51 locals recommend
Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse
92 Terrigal EsplanadeMumbo Jumbos offers fantastic views of Terrigal Beach and an exciting array of Caribbean style food and drinks. Check their website for specific events if you are after a night out.
Neighbourhoods
Avoca Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches on the Central Coast. The yellow sand, rockpool and manicured parkland make this beach truly stunning and the array of bustling cafes and restaurants mean that you will never have to leave!
87 locals recommend
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches on the Central Coast. The yellow sand, rockpool and manicured parkland make this beach truly stunning and the array of bustling cafes and restaurants mean that you will never have to leave!
Copacabana, (locally known as, "Copa") s a south of Avoca Beach. Copa is slightly more remote but still has few great cafes and restaurants.
If you feel like taking the scenic route there is a bushwalk you can take between Avoca Beach and Copacabana.
25 locals recommend
Copacabana
Copacabana, (locally known as, "Copa") s a south of Avoca Beach. Copa is slightly more remote but still has few great cafes and restaurants.
If you feel like taking the scenic route there is a bushwalk you can take between Avoca Beach and Copacabana.
Walk from Avoca Beach to North Avoca Beach to enjoy a more chilled vibe. This beach is a favourite for many surfers and offers amazing views of the coastline.
6 locals recommend
North Avoca
Walk from Avoca Beach to North Avoca Beach to enjoy a more chilled vibe. This beach is a favourite for many surfers and offers amazing views of the coastline.
Terrigal Beach is a family friendly beach as it generally offers small swell and protected coast. Off the beach you will find dozens of cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from. It's definitely worth the visit!
116 locals recommend
Terrigal
Terrigal Beach is a family friendly beach as it generally offers small swell and protected coast. Off the beach you will find dozens of cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from. It's definitely worth the visit!
Long Jetty is emerging as, "The Newtown" of the Central Coast. It s a young neighborhood with a grungy vibe. It offers some fantastic local cafes and an array of boutique shops.
60 locals recommend
Long Jetty
Long Jetty is emerging as, "The Newtown" of the Central Coast. It s a young neighborhood with a grungy vibe. It offers some fantastic local cafes and an array of boutique shops.
A local favourite brunch spot
Top spot for breakfast or lunch. The menu is creative and the coffee is delicious.
32 locals recommend
The Boy & The Rose
21-23 N Avoca ParadeTop spot for breakfast or lunch. The menu is creative and the coffee is delicious.
If you are a coffee lover this is a must. They take their brew very seriously and loyal regulars are a testament to this. Food also available but it's more of a side act.
38 locals recommend
Like Minds
352 The Round DrIf you are a coffee lover this is a must. They take their brew very seriously and loyal regulars are a testament to this. Food also available but it's more of a side act.
Sightseeing
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32 locals recommend
Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca Drivehttps://www.visitcentralcoast.com.au/events/avoca-beachside-markets?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9rtBRAdEiwA_WXcFvBt5OjTeyVEK4H6W2xpX4Ka3xZpM-pulxQXeMHueZB9dzpwUg9_8BoCyXYQAvD_BwE
If you have access to a car I highly recommend visit Putty Beach. Located in the Bouddi National Park, this is the beginning of an amazing coastal walk between Putty Beach and Maitland Bay. Do as much or as little of the walk as you'd like or simply frolic in the calm waters of Putty Beach.
18 locals recommend
Putty Beach campground
Putty Beach RoadIf you have access to a car I highly recommend visit Putty Beach. Located in the Bouddi National Park, this is the beginning of an amazing coastal walk between Putty Beach and Maitland Bay. Do as much or as little of the walk as you'd like or simply frolic in the calm waters of Putty Beach.
The Skillion is a local park and cliff lookout area at the south end of Terrigal Beach. It is a great spot to spot a whale or watch the local fisherman return from their morning fish. There are also some excellent restaurants located on the beach.
64 locals recommend
The Skillion
The Skillion is a local park and cliff lookout area at the south end of Terrigal Beach. It is a great spot to spot a whale or watch the local fisherman return from their morning fish. There are also some excellent restaurants located on the beach.
Hardys Bay is a chilled still water town set besides Bouddi National Park. It also houses a number of good restaurants and cafes.
35 locals recommend
Hardys Bay
Hardys Bay is a chilled still water town set besides Bouddi National Park. It also houses a number of good restaurants and cafes.
Food scene
Don't let the decor of this restaurant fool you. The food here is always amazing! It's also BYO
21 locals recommend
All Malay
172 Avoca DrDon't let the decor of this restaurant fool you. The food here is always amazing! It's also BYO
Looking for some tasty Italian food? Look no further than Bombinis. This restaurant offers garden to plate, fresh and tasty Italian. Check the restaurants website for various events.
62 locals recommend
Bombini
366 Avoca DrLooking for some tasty Italian food? Look no further than Bombinis. This restaurant offers garden to plate, fresh and tasty Italian. Check the restaurants website for various events.
City advice
Getting around
Car hire is the best way to get around on the Central Coast
If you want to explore different areas on Central Coast it's best to hire a car to get from place to place. The train network is not extensive and bus services are limited. Taxis & Ubers are also available.
Don't miss
The Avoca Markets are a must
If you time your stay for an Avoca Beachside Market weekend you are in for a treat. Walk from the studio down to the markets to enjoy an array of stalls, food and live music. A perfect way to spend a Sunday!