Guidebook for Manly
Essentials
Harris stocks our favourite bread: Sonoma Sourdough Miche . They also make a pretty good fresh Sourdough. Other than that you get great fresh groceries there. The fish market next door is great too.
434 residents recomanen
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveHarris stocks our favourite bread: Sonoma Sourdough Miche . They also make a pretty good fresh Sourdough. Other than that you get great fresh groceries there. The fish market next door is great too.
The store has a great selection of wine and craft beers and convenient parking in the back.
Vintage Cellars Balgowlah
215 Condamine StThe store has a great selection of wine and craft beers and convenient parking in the back.
Parks & Nature
The Fairfax walk is great for kids with bikes as it's sealed and easy to ride. Great views all year.
197 residents recomanen
North Head
The Fairfax walk is great for kids with bikes as it's sealed and easy to ride. Great views all year.
Manly Dam is often forgotten but it's great for bush walks, a family bbq and camp fire by the lake.
116 residents recomanen
Manly Dam
112 King StManly Dam is often forgotten but it's great for bush walks, a family bbq and camp fire by the lake.
A protected beach that's great for young kids with a big beachside playground
42 residents recomanen
Clontarf Beach
A protected beach that's great for young kids with a big beachside playground
No doubt one of the best beaches ever. Best get there by foot since parking is limited. Bring your snorkel gear.
337 residents recomanen
Platja de Shelly
No doubt one of the best beaches ever. Best get there by foot since parking is limited. Bring your snorkel gear.
There's a great rock pool here and if you keep walking along the coastline you get to a tunnel that leads you to great views.
50 residents recomanen
Queenscliff Beach
There's a great rock pool here and if you keep walking along the coastline you get to a tunnel that leads you to great views.
Another great family beach with a nice village nearby. Also check out the Pilu Kiosk or the restaurant if you have the budget for it.
170 residents recomanen
Freshwater Beach
Another great family beach with a nice village nearby. Also check out the Pilu Kiosk or the restaurant if you have the budget for it.
Kid friendly protected beach that get the evening sun!
101 residents recomanen
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StKid friendly protected beach that get the evening sun!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a classic. Best during the week when it's not too full and easy going.
163 residents recomanen
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoIt's a classic. Best during the week when it's not too full and easy going.
Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoFor tequila cocktails in weird flavours ...
In Situ
18 Sydney RdRelaxed venue with live music (sometime)
Arts & Culture
The ADC is always worth a visit. Great small exhibition space and associated program.
11 residents recomanen
Australian Wine Centre
42 Pitt StThe ADC is always worth a visit. Great small exhibition space and associated program.
Food Scene
Great Fish&Chips - pick up and sit at the beach. Watch out for the seagulls trying to steal your food.
12 residents recomanen
Manly Fish Cafe
27 S SteyneGreat Fish&Chips - pick up and sit at the beach. Watch out for the seagulls trying to steal your food.
Sunset spot for a drink and good quality pub food. Service is quick and makes going with kids doable.
254 residents recomanen
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeSunset spot for a drink and good quality pub food. Service is quick and makes going with kids doable.
Brezel Bar Manly
5 Raglan StThomas makes great bread and croissants just down the road.
DeVita
4-8 Darley RdWe think this is the best pizza in Manly.
Front row beach people watching location with awesome food. You need a reservation.
54 residents recomanen
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneFront row beach people watching location with awesome food. You need a reservation.
Infinity Bakery
15a Market PlA nice selection of sourdoughs and good pastry too.
Honolulu Grill
93-95 N SteyneA no frills breakfast and lunch spot opposite the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Watch here if you can. An Art Deco treat with special features.
165 residents recomanen
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdWatch here if you can. An Art Deco treat with special features.
Get a kayak here and paddle along the harbour to Little Manly Beach and Collins Bay or - if you dare - across to Reef Beach.
54 residents recomanen
Manly Kayak Centre
East EsplanadeGet a kayak here and paddle along the harbour to Little Manly Beach and Collins Bay or - if you dare - across to Reef Beach.
The local climbing gym get busy on the weekends but is usually quiet during the week
Northern Beaches Rockhouse
9-13 Winbourne RdThe local climbing gym get busy on the weekends but is usually quiet during the week