Guidebook for Collaroy & Long Reef
Food Scene
Outpost Espresso
996e Pittwater Rdit 3 minutes away and yet one of the best for miles
Best Bread in Collaroy is a 5 minute walk - Tuscan bread which takes Annalisa days to make.
Coffee good also.
AND COOKING CLASSES with vino.
Annalisa Ferrari Kitchen Italian Bakery/Cafe/Cooking School
Best Bread in Collaroy is a 5 minute walk - Tuscan bread which takes Annalisa days to make.
Coffee good also.
AND COOKING CLASSES with vino.
Walk to the local DEE WHY BEACH food scene along the beach, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and live music - many cafes, restaurants, and bars
110 locals recommend
Deewhy Beach
Walk to the local DEE WHY BEACH food scene along the beach, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and live music - many cafes, restaurants, and bars
Gusto On The Beach
Carrington ParadeBest view and great food, open early. Take Swimmers.
The MOST Famous Pie Shop on the northern beaches is only 5 minutes from my house - this can be good and bad. lol.
Great selection - walk to the beach for a great view.
11 locals recommend
Upper Crust
1003 Pittwater RdThe MOST Famous Pie Shop on the northern beaches is only 5 minutes from my house - this can be good and bad. lol.
Great selection - walk to the beach for a great view.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Pub, a 20 minute walk, newly renovated by a master publican in the industry who knows how to make a groovy scene. Good Food too. Must Book.
59 locals recommend
The Collaroy
1064 Pittwater RdA Pub, a 20 minute walk, newly renovated by a master publican in the industry who knows how to make a groovy scene. Good Food too. Must Book.
I often go to Manly on the 199 bus, its only a 20 min ride and then im backing in my old stomping ground - i lived there 25 years so know it very well. Just ask!
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
I often go to Manly on the 199 bus, its only a 20 min ride and then im backing in my old stomping ground - i lived there 25 years so know it very well. Just ask!
Dee Why RSL
932 Pittwater RdIt’s a RSL - and a great one I’m told.
Indoor bowling next door.
This is very HOT right now - a must do.
Manly's own Distillery - Gin & Vodka
8 locals recommend
Manly Spirits Co. Distillery Tasting Bar
4A/9-13 Winbourne RdThis is very HOT right now - a must do.
Manly's own Distillery - Gin & Vodka
4 Pines Brewery - Truckbar Brookvale
9-13 Winbourne RdVery Trendy and a HOT spot - local beer
Shopping
its huge - well pretty big for a local mall only 20 minutes away
57 locals recommend
Warringah Mall, Pittwater Rd, Stand B station
its huge - well pretty big for a local mall only 20 minutes away
Collaroy
Lots of local shops, incl a book shop
Sightseeing
Long Reef Headland
Its a great walk and view - takes 40 min for fit people
Parks & Nature
Best flat 8.4km walk around the lake, watch out for bike-riders! Cafes along the way.
Also hire stand-ip paddle board, or kayak, go fishing or picnic.
107 locals recommend
Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
Lakeshore DriveBest flat 8.4km walk around the lake, watch out for bike-riders! Cafes along the way.
Also hire stand-ip paddle board, or kayak, go fishing or picnic.
The Basin
An aquatic reserve
Fishermans Beach
A serious Fishermans beach with gutting benches...very popular
Entertainment & Activities
Berry Reserve Market
Art and Craft market - Monthly - google it for dates
Local, old-fashioned, and only 20 minutes walk from my house.
Always a great night at the big screen.Tuesday is cheaper.
28 locals recommend
United Cinemas Collaroy
1097 Pittwater RdLocal, old-fashioned, and only 20 minutes walk from my house.
Always a great night at the big screen.Tuesday is cheaper.
Long Reef Golf Club
Anzac AvenueFamous
Breath-taking Public
Manly Whale Watching
East EsplanadeFun
or just spot them from the beach - you can google it.
Essentials
Liquorland Collaroy
1133 Pittwater RdAlcohol
IGA Xpress Collaroy Beach
1139 Pittwater RdGroceries