Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeFor breakfast after your morning walk.
Stuart's Cafe is directly across the road, you will find yourself popping out to get coffee in the morning so you can enjoy it on the deck.
101 residents recomanen
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StStuart's Cafe is directly across the road, you will find yourself popping out to get coffee in the morning so you can enjoy it on the deck.
This is one of my favourite places to take guests. It is directly on the surf beach and provides a great view of all the boarders and on a great day cant be beaten.
54 residents recomanen
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneThis is one of my favourite places to take guests. It is directly on the surf beach and provides a great view of all the boarders and on a great day cant be beaten.
A short walk away this place is locally known as the "Skiffy".
It has a deck where you can sit outside and has a great restaurant. Family friendly, stunning views, it is a members only club but will welcome "out of towner's" on proof of address. Or if you are affiliated with another sailing club.
85 residents recomanen
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetA short walk away this place is locally known as the "Skiffy".
It has a deck where you can sit outside and has a great restaurant. Family friendly, stunning views, it is a members only club but will welcome "out of towner's" on proof of address. Or if you are affiliated with another sailing club.
Its great for breakfast after a walk on the beach. Family friendly, reasonable prices. Directly across the road from the surf beach. Go there if you cant get into Manly Pantry.
9 residents recomanen
Whitewater Restaurant
35 S SteyneIts great for breakfast after a walk on the beach. Family friendly, reasonable prices. Directly across the road from the surf beach. Go there if you cant get into Manly Pantry.
Located on the Manly Wharf a lovely restaurant, romantic dining. Gourmet pizza's and cocktails.
279 residents recomanen
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeLocated on the Manly Wharf a lovely restaurant, romantic dining. Gourmet pizza's and cocktails.
This restaurant is highly regarded by local seafood fanciers.
Remember to book first. Located across the road from the Wharf Bar, go there for a drink first.
92 residents recomanen
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeThis restaurant is highly regarded by local seafood fanciers.
Remember to book first. Located across the road from the Wharf Bar, go there for a drink first.
In Situ
18 Sydney RdAll day and into the night. Cocktails and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Steyne provides a myriad of nightlife opportunities. I recommend Monday nights when they have two for the price of one meals. A hangout with the younger crowd but equally family friendly. The bar upstairs has to be seen to be believed looks like a set out of "Pirates of the Caribbean"
163 residents recomanen
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoThe Steyne provides a myriad of nightlife opportunities. I recommend Monday nights when they have two for the price of one meals. A hangout with the younger crowd but equally family friendly. The bar upstairs has to be seen to be believed looks like a set out of "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Local institution. Food, bar, and music. You cant go home without going there at lest once.
254 residents recomanen
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeLocal institution. Food, bar, and music. You cant go home without going there at lest once.
Great place to hang and check out the local brews. They have food too.
167 residents recomanen
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeGreat place to hang and check out the local brews. They have food too.
Sightseeing
Get to see our Famous Manly Penguins close up. Make sure to go when they feed them. Great to see all manner of other aquatic life, (Weedy Sea dragons) that abounds in the waters around here.
50 residents recomanen
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeGet to see our Famous Manly Penguins close up. Make sure to go when they feed them. Great to see all manner of other aquatic life, (Weedy Sea dragons) that abounds in the waters around here.
Take a $5 overseas trip to the "other side" of Sydney. Fast Ferry and other operators go there, check at the wharf departure times. The Watsons Bay Hotel and world famous "Doyles" (book first) for seafood on the beach.
39 residents recomanen
Watsons Bay Wharf station
Take a $5 overseas trip to the "other side" of Sydney. Fast Ferry and other operators go there, check at the wharf departure times. The Watsons Bay Hotel and world famous "Doyles" (book first) for seafood on the beach.
Take a bus and go to the end of the Peninsular that makes up the Northern Beaches.
Several great restaurants there. The Boat House, Jonah's and the setting for "Home and Away".
353 residents recomanen
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadTake a bus and go to the end of the Peninsular that makes up the Northern Beaches.
Several great restaurants there. The Boat House, Jonah's and the setting for "Home and Away".
Home and Away Tour. If you are a fan, do the Summer Bay tour. They pick up at Circular Quay but drop you off in Manly.
SNB Australia Home and Away Tour
Home and Away Tour. If you are a fan, do the Summer Bay tour. They pick up at Circular Quay but drop you off in Manly.
Parks & Nature
Accessed only by boat, paddle board or kayak, very romantic. Take a picnic and a bottle of wine and just chill out.
10 residents recomanen
Store Beach
Accessed only by boat, paddle board or kayak, very romantic. Take a picnic and a bottle of wine and just chill out.
Hire a bike or just hike there! Fantastic view of the harbour from its lofty vantage points. There is a coffee shop/restaurant en route, museum, as well as artist centre you can fill in a whole day. Stop at Collins Flat on the way back for a swim.
41 residents recomanen
North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Manly (Sydney Harbour Federation Trust)
North Head Scenic DriveHire a bike or just hike there! Fantastic view of the harbour from its lofty vantage points. There is a coffee shop/restaurant en route, museum, as well as artist centre you can fill in a whole day. Stop at Collins Flat on the way back for a swim.
Located at the end of our street there is no road access so its very secluded. On the way make sure to check out "Jump Rock" a favourite with local adrenaline fiends!! Try it out if your game.
53 residents recomanen
Collins Beach
Located at the end of our street there is no road access so its very secluded. On the way make sure to check out "Jump Rock" a favourite with local adrenaline fiends!! Try it out if your game.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for yogi's in need of some OM. Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Pilates. Kundalini on the weekends. They also do wholistic treatments.
17 residents recomanen
Qi Health & Yoga
9 The CorsoGreat for yogi's in need of some OM. Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Pilates. Kundalini on the weekends. They also do wholistic treatments.
Hire centre for kayak, snorkelling gear. They also do tours.
54 residents recomanen
Manly Kayak Centre
East EsplanadeHire centre for kayak, snorkelling gear. They also do tours.
Suplove
168 Collins Beach RdThey rent boards as well as kayaks. You can also have a go at SUP BALL.
Dive Centre Manly
10 Belgrave StThe closest place to rent dive gear.
Getting Around
Manly Fast Ferry
The fastest way to get here from the CBD.
Shopping
Mercat de Manly
Sydney RoadOpen on Saturday and Sunday
Organic Produce open during the week check local times.
The information booth at Manly Wharf can help you out.
Its a 5 mins walk from the apartment.
6 residents recomanen
Manly Farmers Market
Sydney RoadOrganic Produce open during the week check local times.
The information booth at Manly Wharf can help you out.
Its a 5 mins walk from the apartment.