Guidebook for Narrabeen

Paul & Hannah
Paul & Hannah
Guidebook for Narrabeen

Food Scene

Their tacos & frozen margaritas are world class.
56 locals recommend
Mexicano
209-211 Ocean St
56 locals recommend
Their tacos & frozen margaritas are world class.
Great for families or a big group. Something on the menu to please everyone.
60 locals recommend
Barbuto Restaurant
16 Ocean St
60 locals recommend
Great for families or a big group. Something on the menu to please everyone.
Amazing, authentic pizzas. Takeaway or eat-in.
17 locals recommend
Pizza Riccardo
1425 Pittwater Rd
17 locals recommend
Amazing, authentic pizzas. Takeaway or eat-in.
Some of the best south-east Asian food in Sydney.
Dragonfly Collaroy
1073 Pittwater Rd
Some of the best south-east Asian food in Sydney.
Best coffee & acai bowls in Narrabeen. We start every morning here!
14 locals recommend
Zubi Espresso
207 Ocean St
14 locals recommend
Best coffee & acai bowls in Narrabeen. We start every morning here!
New to Narrabeen! BYO... Try the Poke bowls.
Off The Hook Fish Cafe
1421 Pittwater Rd
New to Narrabeen! BYO... Try the Poke bowls.
A little known Italian restaurant serving some of the most delicious, freshly made Pasta we've ever tried.
Gran Gusto
996b Pittwater Rd
A little known Italian restaurant serving some of the most delicious, freshly made Pasta we've ever tried.
Great coffee & breakfast options.
Little Stella
1073 Pittwater Rd
Great coffee & breakfast options.
Fine dining on the beach at Freshwater. Seasonal menu serving Sicilian food.
139 locals recommend
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore Road
139 locals recommend
Fine dining on the beach at Freshwater. Seasonal menu serving Sicilian food.
Amazing views of Whale Beach. Fine dining in the restaurant or a more casual bar menu on the terrace.
111 locals recommend
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya Rd
111 locals recommend
Amazing views of Whale Beach. Fine dining in the restaurant or a more casual bar menu on the terrace.
An iconic Sydney cafe - amazing views of Pittwater and a delicious Aussie breakfast menu.
212 locals recommend
The Boathouse Palm Beach
212 locals recommend
An iconic Sydney cafe - amazing views of Pittwater and a delicious Aussie breakfast menu.
Amazing japanese food & cocktails. Try the Dank Roll & Sabirita.
128 locals recommend
Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater Rd
128 locals recommend
Amazing japanese food & cocktails. Try the Dank Roll & Sabirita.

Drinks & Nightlife

Go for the views of Collaroy Beach up to North Narrabeen. And the burgers.
59 locals recommend
The Collaroy
1064 Pittwater Rd
59 locals recommend
Go for the views of Collaroy Beach up to North Narrabeen. And the burgers.
An iconic Northern Beaches pub, that's recently been re-launched by Sydney's best venue group. A must visit.
196 locals recommend
The Newport
2 Kalinya St
196 locals recommend
An iconic Northern Beaches pub, that's recently been re-launched by Sydney's best venue group. A must visit.
Amazing views of the harbour and people watching!
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East Esplanade
254 locals recommend
Amazing views of the harbour and people watching!
Craft brewery in Mona Vale. Great for groups & families.
31 locals recommend
Modus Operandi Brewing Company
14 Harkeith St
31 locals recommend
Craft brewery in Mona Vale. Great for groups & families.

Parks & Nature

Lesser known beach just south of the more popular Palm Beach. Incredibly beautiful.
66 locals recommend
Whale Beach
66 locals recommend
Lesser known beach just south of the more popular Palm Beach. Incredibly beautiful.
Catch a ferry over from Palm Beach Ferry Wharf for the day. Take a picnic & beach gear and spend the day on the beach at the Basin whilst Wallabies and other native wildlife hang around!
18 locals recommend
The Basin
18 locals recommend
Catch a ferry over from Palm Beach Ferry Wharf for the day. Take a picnic & beach gear and spend the day on the beach at the Basin whilst Wallabies and other native wildlife hang around!
Amazing views of the Northern Beaches up to the Central Coast on the walk around Long Reef Headland.
45 locals recommend
Long Reef Headland
45 locals recommend
Amazing views of the Northern Beaches up to the Central Coast on the walk around Long Reef Headland.
A small secluded beach just north of Narrabeen Beach. This beach is unpatrolled so we would only recommend for confident swimmers and surfers.
13 locals recommend
Turimetta Beach
13 locals recommend
A small secluded beach just north of Narrabeen Beach. This beach is unpatrolled so we would only recommend for confident swimmers and surfers.
A world class surf spot and long, uncrowded beach.
27 locals recommend
Narrabeen Beach
27 locals recommend
A world class surf spot and long, uncrowded beach.
Another of Sydney's lesser-known beaches. Beautiful, secluded and quiet.
60 locals recommend
Bilgola Beach
60 locals recommend
Another of Sydney's lesser-known beaches. Beautiful, secluded and quiet.

Shopping

Iconic Australian made clothing, with a minimal & clean aesthetic.
11 locals recommend
bassike Avalon
41 Avalon Parade
11 locals recommend
Iconic Australian made clothing, with a minimal & clean aesthetic.
Large, newly re-opened shopping mall. Visit the Academy Brand store for premium menswear.
240 locals recommend
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater Rd
240 locals recommend
Large, newly re-opened shopping mall. Visit the Academy Brand store for premium menswear.
Contemporary Australian women's fashion.
Mclean and Page
11-27 Wentworth Street
Contemporary Australian women's fashion.
Designer Australian homewares & furniture. Good coffee too.
SMITH MADE
34 Roseberry Street
Designer Australian homewares & furniture. Good coffee too.

Essentials

49 locals recommend
Woolworths Narrabeen
12 Lagoon St
49 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
IGA Collaroy Plateau
65 Veterans Parade
7 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

A small, retro cinema on the beach at Collaroy showing indie / arthouse films.
28 locals recommend
United Cinemas Collaroy
1097 Pittwater Rd
28 locals recommend
A small, retro cinema on the beach at Collaroy showing indie / arthouse films.
A large, multi-theatre cinema.
67 locals recommend
United Cinemas Warriewood
4 Vuko Pl
67 locals recommend
A large, multi-theatre cinema.
Boutique vinyasa yoga studio.... namaste :)
Modern Movement
9 Waratah St
Boutique vinyasa yoga studio.... namaste :)
Rent a kayak and paddle up to the entrance to Narrabeen Lakes - when the tide is high there is a beautiful, clear and calm lagoon just behind Narrabeen Beach.
8 locals recommend
Kayak Adventure Sports
8 locals recommend
Rent a kayak and paddle up to the entrance to Narrabeen Lakes - when the tide is high there is a beautiful, clear and calm lagoon just behind Narrabeen Beach.

Sightseeing

Catch a ferry from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - you'll nail the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Manly all in one trip!
21 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour
21 locals recommend
Catch a ferry from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - you'll nail the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Manly all in one trip!
Take a short, but steep walk up to the top of Barrenjoey Head. Really beautiful 360 degree views of Palm Beach, Pittwater and the Central Coast. Good for whale - watching.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey Rd
231 locals recommend
Take a short, but steep walk up to the top of Barrenjoey Head. Really beautiful 360 degree views of Palm Beach, Pittwater and the Central Coast. Good for whale - watching.
Amazing views over Pittwater to Barrenjoey Head - less touristy and crowded than Palm Beach. Look out for wallabies and other native wildlife on the drive up there.
102 locals recommend
West Head Lookout
West Head Road
102 locals recommend
Amazing views over Pittwater to Barrenjoey Head - less touristy and crowded than Palm Beach. Look out for wallabies and other native wildlife on the drive up there.
Walk along the esplanade from Queenscliff Beach to Shelly Beach, stopping for a coffee at the Boathouse at Shelly Beach.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
752 locals recommend
Walk along the esplanade from Queenscliff Beach to Shelly Beach, stopping for a coffee at the Boathouse at Shelly Beach.