Guidebook for Manly Vale
Everything Else
This is the closest swimming beach. It is parolled in summer for swimming between the flags.
50 residents recomanen
Queenscliff Beach
This is the closest swimming beach. It is parolled in summer for swimming between the flags.
A peaceful fresh water swimming and recreational reserve. Beautiful!
116 residents recomanen
Manly Dam
112 King StA peaceful fresh water swimming and recreational reserve. Beautiful!
Forty Baskets Beach
A lovely harbour side swimming spot.
A peaceful, flat and safe swimming spot with parking available and a café/restaurant for young families. The pool is netted.
42 residents recomanen
Clontarf Beach
A peaceful, flat and safe swimming spot with parking available and a café/restaurant for young families. The pool is netted.
A great walk from the Spit to Manly. Take water!You can start at The Spit, Manly or halfway at this middle headland.
122 residents recomanen
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackA great walk from the Spit to Manly. Take water!You can start at The Spit, Manly or halfway at this middle headland.
The Corso
Many great eateries, ice creameries etc
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdHuge shopping complex 15 minutes walk away.
Another shopping centre with Coles supermarket not too far away.
91 residents recomanen
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StAnother shopping centre with Coles supermarket not too far away.
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling StLarge supermarket within 10minutes walk.
The closest supermarket to The Printery is only a few minutes walk away.
24 residents recomanen
Coles Manly Vale
14 Koorala StThe closest supermarket to The Printery is only a few minutes walk away.
A hidden gem of a spot at the end of King St before the dam. You can access it via the regeneration area on a bush track down. If in doubt ask a local resident.
Mermaid Pool
A hidden gem of a spot at the end of King St before the dam. You can access it via the regeneration area on a bush track down. If in doubt ask a local resident.
Millers
28 Sloane CresThere is a terrific skate park adjacent to Condamine St.
A lovely walk and children's play park. If you cross the bridge and head east to the right, you can follow the lagoon towards Queenscliff Beach. It is a pleasant walk away from main roads.
Passmore Reserve
Campbell ParadeA lovely walk and children's play park. If you cross the bridge and head east to the right, you can follow the lagoon towards Queenscliff Beach. It is a pleasant walk away from main roads.
Little Manly Cove
A delightful swimming spot.
Sightseeing
Long Reef Beach
A lovely walk to the top of the lookout.
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadAs seen on the tv show Home & Away.
Avalon Beach
A lovely beach side suburb with shops, cafes, bookshops
A nice beach side stop if you're driving. The surf club has a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
30 residents recomanen
Warriewood Beach
A nice beach side stop if you're driving. The surf club has a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
Òpera de Sydney
Pont del Port de Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridgerestaurants on the water for a romantic evening walk and meal
$$$$
38 residents recomanen
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke Strestaurants on the water for a romantic evening walk and meal
$$$$
Parks & Nature
A delightful ocean beach with promenade walkway from Manly. A nice breakfast and swimming spot for early risers.
337 residents recomanen
Platja de Shelly
A delightful ocean beach with promenade walkway from Manly. A nice breakfast and swimming spot for early risers.
Park as close as possible to this address. Across the road there is the start of a delightful walk that takes you to Manly.Parking is free all day & you will find wonderful swimming/picnic spots along
94 Lauderdale Ave
94 Lauderdale AvenuePark as close as possible to this address. Across the road there is the start of a delightful walk that takes you to Manly.Parking is free all day & you will find wonderful swimming/picnic spots along
Entertainment & Activities
Family friendly little club that serves pizza and pasta.
Manly Vale - Calabria Bowling Sports & Social Club Limited
LOT 1 Campbell ParadeFamily friendly little club that serves pizza and pasta.
Educational and interesting information about Sydney and Australian sealife.
50 residents recomanen
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeEducational and interesting information about Sydney and Australian sealife.
The Raw Food Kitchen
385 Sydney RdOffers Raw lifestyle classes.
Manly Kayak Centre Jetty
39 E EsplanadeAquarium, Darling Harbour station
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadLuna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrWILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat RdFood Scene
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetNice spot for lunch.
They make lovely fresh rolls, a nice cup of coffee and are friendly. Try their bacon and egg roll.
Amadeus Patisserie
325 Condamine StThey make lovely fresh rolls, a nice cup of coffee and are friendly. Try their bacon and egg roll.
It has a nice outdoor balcony area for good coffee and breakfast.
11 residents recomanen
Seven Miles Coffee Roasters (Office & Roastery)
75 Kenneth RoadIt has a nice outdoor balcony area for good coffee and breakfast.
Three Beans
23 Roseberry StExcellent coffee and interesting breakfast menu. Close to Woolworths.
Take a Seat Take Away Shop
329 Condamine StDelicious thai food made fast and fresh.
Now called Project 2093. Good coffee. Try their bacon and egg brioche breakfast roll with house aioli. Decorate and sign a tile to commemorate your stay at The Printery. Just ask the friendly staff for a flouro pen.
Roll n Sizzle
289 Condamine StNow called Project 2093. Good coffee. Try their bacon and egg brioche breakfast roll with house aioli. Decorate and sign a tile to commemorate your stay at The Printery. Just ask the friendly staff for a flouro pen.
Brookvale Hotel
511-513 Pittwater RdNewly renovated pub near Brookvale Oval serves food and selection of tap beers.
An example of an Australian Club. Serves food, beer and wine. An aussie Meat raffle on a Wednesday night from 6pm.
Club Totem
195 Condamine StAn example of an Australian Club. Serves food, beer and wine. An aussie Meat raffle on a Wednesday night from 6pm.
Chez Maurice Et Linda
292 Sydney RdLocal French restaurant.
Das Edelweiss
371-373 Sydney RdGerman/Austrian restaurant.
Good local Chinese restaurant. Try the "Rusty Nails" sweet peking beef dish.
Dumpling Inn Chinese Restaurant
318 Sydney RoadGood local Chinese restaurant. Try the "Rusty Nails" sweet peking beef dish.
Excellent Thai food further away that Take A Seat, but the next level up and much better ambience.
15 residents recomanen
Monkey King Thai Restaurant - Balgowlah
197 - 215 Condamine StExcellent Thai food further away that Take A Seat, but the next level up and much better ambience.
Forty Baskets Restaurant
195 Condamine StGastropub food in a smart, modern space.
Fish Cafe Balgowlah
215 Condamine StBuzzy, casual place for seafood.
La Boca Cafe
33-35 Kentwell RdA pleasant coffee shop to walk to across David Thomas Reserve and up the hill.
Hamro Aangan
334 Sydney RdGood Nepalese Restaurant.
Phulkari Indian Cuisine
328 Sydney RdSmart, vibrant eatery for Indian food.
Ray's Pizza Ciao Belli
64 Balgowlah RoadGood pizza restaurant.
Great pizza, rustic vibe, simple Italian dishes. A 10-15 minute drive away.
7 residents recomanen
Sale Pepe Pizzeria (Seaforth)
540 Sydney RdGreat pizza, rustic vibe, simple Italian dishes. A 10-15 minute drive away.
The original Balance Thai Restaurant with similar menu to the New Balance Thai in Balgowlah. Great food, but often booked out. Call ahead.
29 residents recomanen
Balance Thai
50 Ethel StThe original Balance Thai Restaurant with similar menu to the New Balance Thai in Balgowlah. Great food, but often booked out. Call ahead.
Polished venue for excellent seafood. Need a reservation and $$$$
92 residents recomanen
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadePolished venue for excellent seafood. Need a reservation and $$$$
Fika Swedish Kitchen
5B Market PlCosy, bright cafe serving Scandinavian food.
Criniti's Manly
54 West EsplanadeTrendy bar with sports cars on display.
Lovely view, top quality service and exceptional food, but need to book ahead. $$$$$
111 residents recomanen
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya RdLovely view, top quality service and exceptional food, but need to book ahead. $$$$$
Zest Waterfront Venues
237 Spit RdWaterfront dining.
Orso
79 Parriwi Rdwaterfront venue
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
75 Parriwi RdWaterfront venue
Chiosco by Ormeggio
Spit RoadRefined Italian dining with a sea view deck
Clonny's On The Beach
Sandy Bay RoadRelaxed restaurant on middle harbour, water views and outdoor tables.
If you venture out to the NSW Art Gallery and want to explore further, take a walk to the wharf front and grab a famous pie from Harry's caravan.
80 residents recomanen
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Cowper Wharf RoadwayIf you venture out to the NSW Art Gallery and want to explore further, take a walk to the wharf front and grab a famous pie from Harry's caravan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Candlelit music venue with food and wine, comedy on a Monday night and music most other nights of the week.
10 residents recomanen
Old Manly Boatshed
40 The CorsoCandlelit music venue with food and wine, comedy on a Monday night and music most other nights of the week.
Roasted Grape
357 Sydney RdLocal wine bar.
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeMicrobrewery offering gourmet pub fare.
Popular bar and eatery with jetty seating. Great waterfront spot.
254 residents recomanen
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadePopular bar and eatery with jetty seating. Great waterfront spot.
Buzzy spot for cocktails and nice ocean view over South Steyne Beach.
90 residents recomanen
Manly Wine
13 S SteyneBuzzy spot for cocktails and nice ocean view over South Steyne Beach.
Havana Beach
14 S SteyneGood cocktails and a view from upstairs across to the beach.
Great view over Collaroy Beach, nice modern Australian restaurant and older clientele. Covers bands on Friday Saturday nights.
You will need to sign in and identification to enter, but the view is lovely as you're right on the beach. Good outdoor area and fairly reasonably priced drinks compared to venues in Manly.
27 residents recomanen
The Beach Club Collaroy
1058 Pittwater RdGreat view over Collaroy Beach, nice modern Australian restaurant and older clientele. Covers bands on Friday Saturday nights.
You will need to sign in and identification to enter, but the view is lovely as you're right on the beach. Good outdoor area and fairly reasonably priced drinks compared to venues in Manly.
In Situ
18 Sydney RdCosy rooftop bar.
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeTrendy nightspot offering gourmet pizza.
Newport Arms Hotel
2 Kalinya StreetCheck for music line ups ahead of going.
Arts & Culture
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeSpecial exhibitions of local artists.
Museu d'Art Contemporani
140 George StGaleria d'Art de Nova Gal·les del Sud
Art Gallery Road