Guidebook for Manly
Everything Else
Swim each morning to Shelley Beach and back with the Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad - meets at 7am, its safe and its free
7 locals recommend
Manly Life Saving Club
South SteyneSwim each morning to Shelley Beach and back with the Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad - meets at 7am, its safe and its free
Shelly Beach
Awesome beach - avoid at the weekend!
Delwood Beach
My favourite beach !!
Food Scene
Splat Cafe
68A Queenscliff RoadGreat cafe with a view of the surf beach
Jellyfish
95 N SteyneGreat seafood and a top caesar salad for lunch
Out of Africa
43-45 E EsplanadeGreat authentic African food
Go for a walk around the headland in the National park and earn your coffee at this great spot
14 locals recommend
North Head Cafe
150 Darley RdGo for a walk around the headland in the National park and earn your coffee at this great spot
Cute cosy cafe / restaurant with great coffee, good snack and hearty meals for the hungry - take cash as they don't take credit cards
8 locals recommend
Manly Interpolitan Cafe
Cute cosy cafe / restaurant with great coffee, good snack and hearty meals for the hungry - take cash as they don't take credit cards
Fabulous spot for breakfast after your morning swim - good for lunch too but avoid weekends as can get very busy.
153 locals recommend
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeFabulous spot for breakfast after your morning swim - good for lunch too but avoid weekends as can get very busy.
Sensational location right on the beach and a good menu - I love this place - great breakfast too.
54 locals recommend
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneSensational location right on the beach and a good menu - I love this place - great breakfast too.
Right next to the water on the Manly to Shelley Beach walkway - great for breakfast and lunch - don't think they are open for dinner.
37 locals recommend
The Bower Manly
7 Marine ParadeRight next to the water on the Manly to Shelley Beach walkway - great for breakfast and lunch - don't think they are open for dinner.
These restaurants along the front here are more for the tourists so their quality may decline sometimes but they are still pretty good most of the time - worth a visit.
10 locals recommend
Bluewater Cafe
28 S SteyneThese restaurants along the front here are more for the tourists so their quality may decline sometimes but they are still pretty good most of the time - worth a visit.
A lively and bustling restaurant right on the water - definitely worth a visit - booking is required I think as very popular.
279 locals recommend
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeA lively and bustling restaurant right on the water - definitely worth a visit - booking is required I think as very popular.
Really good wholesome chunky salads served here. Go for lunch.
41 locals recommend
Banana Blossom Asian Salads
15 The CorsoReally good wholesome chunky salads served here. Go for lunch.
Infinity Bakery
15a Market PlGood coffee and pastries etc etc
Barefoot Coffee Traders
18 Whistler StGreat coffee near the ferry
Superb location by the ferry and the beach and if you like beer then its a must
46 locals recommend
The Bavarian Manly Wharf
5 E EsplanadeSuperb location by the ferry and the beach and if you like beer then its a must
Little Viet Kitchen
54-68 West EsplanadeGood asian food. They do take away too
Good pub with various levels catering for different needs. eg sports bar, restaurant, bar etc
37 locals recommend
The Ivanhoe Hotel Manly
27 The CorsoGood pub with various levels catering for different needs. eg sports bar, restaurant, bar etc
Manly Pavilion
West EsplanadeFantastic location
Drinks & Nightlife
A stone's throw from you and a lively spot friday night, or go for fish and chips and a beer for lunch
85 locals recommend
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetA stone's throw from you and a lively spot friday night, or go for fish and chips and a beer for lunch
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeA lively popular bar and restaurant.
Sightseeing
Cool little beach with a good cafe too - take a walk around to Spring Cove Beach too - through bushland
101 locals recommend
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StCool little beach with a good cafe too - take a walk around to Spring Cove Beach too - through bushland
Take a walk up to North Head for spectacular views and secluded beaches
107 locals recommend
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveTake a walk up to North Head for spectacular views and secluded beaches
Manly Kayak Centre Jetty
39 E EsplanadeRent a kayak or boat and explore the nearby coastline
Parks & Nature
A great scenic walk from Manly to Spit Bridge that has wildlife, beaches and bushland on the way - its a must do!
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackA great scenic walk from Manly to Spit Bridge that has wildlife, beaches and bushland on the way - its a must do!
Secluded beach through bushland access and shallow water swimming - plus a few great spots to dive off rocks etc
53 locals recommend
Collins Beach
Secluded beach through bushland access and shallow water swimming - plus a few great spots to dive off rocks etc
Freshwater Beach
Great beach and good restaurant nearby too !
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeShopping
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StGood mall with parking right underneath
This shopping mall will have everything you need - plus the Nespresso coffee pods that you can't do without
240 locals recommend
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdThis shopping mall will have everything you need - plus the Nespresso coffee pods that you can't do without
Coles
28 The CorsoVery close to buy groceries etc
Essentials
ALDI Manly
You can't get everything here but its cheap
Coles
28 The Corso