Best Beach in Manly

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Manly from other articles such as Sydney Uncovered, Skyscanner Australia, Chalk & Cheese Wedding Photography & Videography Sydney.

Best Beach in Manly

Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach
4.6 (2636 ratings)4 (6163 ratings)
This popular surf spot features a wide sandy beach, waterfront eateries & a skate park.
NSW 2026, Australia
BeachNature & Parks
Manly Beach
Manly Beach
4.7 (1449 ratings)4.5 (6973 ratings)
Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by Australia 20 days itinerary
The Ultimate 3-Week Australia Itinerary
"Spend the days hitting the beaches (some of my faves are Coogee, Manly, Narrabeen and of course the famous Bondi Beach) and at night hit one of the traveller bars in Kings Cross to get your globetrotting adventure off to a flying start. My personal choice is the World Bar, where the cocktails are served in teapots!"
Mentioned by The Trend Spotter
15 Best Beaches in Sydney You Need to Visit
"Located on the Northern Beaches, Manly Beach is a family-friendly destination. To reach this beach, take a short 30-minute ride across Sydney’s famous harbour on the Manly Ferry. Manly is a must visit Sydney destination offering waterfront restaurants, attractions, adventure and entertainment for young and old."
Mentioned by Sydney 7 days itinerary
7 Days in Sydney Itinerary- for Those Who Want a Bit of Everything!
"Carry on and you will hit the popular Manly beach. It’s a great beach for surfing and usually less crowded than Bondi. Wander around to the Cabbage Tree Bay Eco-Walk which has lots of cute sculptures along it representing the vast marine life and plants in the area."
Chinamans Beach
Chinamans Beach
4.6 (186 ratings)4.5 (65 ratings)
Tranquil stretch for swimming & BBQs, part of the White Sands Walk between Hyams Beach & Vincentia.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach
4.7 (2547 ratings)4.5 (1359 ratings)
Manly NSW 2095, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by Skyscanner Australia
The 12 best beaches Sydney beaches
"Shelly Beach is secluded, quaint and one of the go-to getaway Sydney beaches for beachcombers craving some relaxation without any hassle. This is one of the best places to snorkel and scuba dive in Sydney, thanks to its clear, flat water and easy shore-to-sea accessibility. Divers often spot the site’s sunken motorcycle, weedy sea dragons, cuttlefish and even dusky whaler sharks."
Mentioned by The Trend Spotter
15 Best Beaches in Sydney You Need to Visit
"Exotic fish, weedy sea dragons and even a mystical sunken motorcycle reside beneath the turquoise waters of Sydney’s Shelly Beach. This secluded marine reserve is a favourite of snorkelers, scuba divers and day-trippers looking for a tranquil picnic destination due to its calm water and surrounding natural bushland."
Mentioned by Sydney 2 days itinerary
What to do in Sydney in 48 hours: An exciting 2 day Itinerary
"In Manly, walk down the palm tree-lined Corso, hit the promenade on the beach for an ice-cream, walk around to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab a cold beer at Manly Wharf Hotel. Time your return ferry trip back to the Quay to coincide with sunset behind the harbour bridge."
Obelisk Beach
Obelisk Beach
4.4 (77 ratings)3 (1 ratings)
Tiny, hidden cove bordered by rocks & vegetation, popular for swimming & nude sunbathing.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachNature & Parks
Forty Baskets Beach
Forty Baskets Beach
4.5 (112 ratings)
Quaint, secluded beach known for its shady locale, swimming enclosure & sweeping harbour views.
Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia
Beach
Store Beach
Store Beach
4.7 (10 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
New South Wales, Australia
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Sydney, Australia
"A hidden jewel on North Head, magical Store Beach can only be reached by kayak (you can hire them from Manly Kayak Centre) or boat. It’s a breeding ground for fairy penguins, so access is prohibited from dusk, when the birds waddle in to settle down for the night."
Bronte Beach
Bronte Beach
4.7 (232 ratings)
Small sandy city beach backed by cliffs & lawns, with lifeguards due to the strong rip current.
Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
Beach
Mentioned by The Lost Passport
14 Best Beaches in Sydney for 2020
"Bronte Beach is located just south of Bondi along the famous 6 kilometre Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk. You will find a great grassy area running from the sand back up the hill, popular for picnics. Bronte Beach is known for its good surf, though the steep waves make it a touch spot for beginner surfers."
Tamarama Beach
Tamarama Beach
4.6 (3503 ratings)4.5 (416 ratings)
Relaxed beach in a small, scenic cove featuring a grassy picnic area, playground & food options.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by The Trend Spotter
15 Best Beaches in Sydney You Need to Visit
"Located just a short distance from the popular Bondi Beach, but refreshingly far from the crowds, Tamarama Beach is a secluded spot that encompasses 80m of breathtaking shoreline. With strong currents and a left-hand reef break, this panoramic beach is a favourite of surfers and locals. Nicknamed ‘Glamarama’ back in the 1980’s, this beach became known for attracting beautiful, glamorous visitors to its narrow, luxurious stretch of sand."
Mentioned by Skyscanner Australia
The 12 best beaches Sydney beaches
"Tamarama Beach is a prime spot for getting away from the mega-crowds of Bondi while still staying close to all the city’s action—something that’s well-advised in today’s world. Here, you can throw a towel down on the light tan sand, go for a swim and surf the popular left-hand reef break. It has a truly local feel to it, attracting Sydney’s residents instead of solely backpackers and tourists like many of the city’s other beaches."
Bronte
Bronte
4.5 (341 ratings)
Bronte is a beachside suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Bronte Beach is located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the Waverley Council local government area of the Eastern Suburbs. Bronte Beach sits on Nelson Bay, surrounded by Bronte Park.
New South Wales 2024, Australia
Outdoor ActivitiesBeaches
Mentioned by Australia 21 days itinerary
3 Week Itinerary to Visit Australia
"Bondi to Bronte walk – a must do when you visit Australia Catch the ferry to Manly – a cheap way to experience beautiful Sydney Harbour with stunning views of the city is to catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and back. In Manly, walk down the palm tree-lined Corso towards the beach for an ice-cream, walk around to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab a cold beer at Manly Wharf Hotel. Time your return ferry trip back to the Quay to coincide with the sunset behind the harbour bridge."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Manly

Willie the Boatman
Willie the Boatman
4.7 (525 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Laid-back brewpub offering beer tastings & takeaway bottles in a roomy, warehouse-style space.
Precinct 75 Suite 601, 75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Australia
BreweryFood & Drink
Mentioned by Sitchu
Sydney’s Best Cellar, Distillery and Brewery Doors
"Located within St Peters Precinct 75, Willie the Boatman is the neighbourhood brewery and liquor store. This laid-back micro-brewery is popular with the locals for an after-work beverage, both sit in and takeaway. From Thursday to Sunday The Tasting Room is open to the public and come the weekend, food trucks provide the perfect beer snacks."
Courthouse Hotel
Courthouse Hotel
3.8 (133 ratings)
Modest 3rd-floor rooms with a relaxed bistro & bar featuring live entertainment & TV sports.
189 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
BarHotelBistroBeer storeRestaurantBeer GardenFamily hotelBars and PubsLunch restaurant
The Grifter Brewing Co.
The Grifter Brewing Co.
4.6 (273 ratings)
1/391-397 Enmore Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
BreweryBar
Mentioned by Sitchu
Sydney’s Best Cellar, Distillery and Brewery Doors
"Marrickville’s pet and kid friendly brewery The Grifter Brewing Co is equal parts laid-back and cool. The edgy warehouse screams Inner West brewery, accompanied by a full suite of quirky brews like watermelon pilsner and coffee cream ale. For a cheeky drink and some grade-A bar snacks like crackling and jerky, a visit to the bar is a must."

Cheap Places to Eat in Manly

Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf
4 (505 ratings)
Sprawling venue with white tablecloths and a busy feel, specializing in Chinese seafood dishes.
Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont Bridge Rd &, Bank St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Seafood restaurantChinese restaurantRestaurant
Lucio Pizzeria
Lucio Pizzeria
4.5 (522 ratings)
Celebrated wood-fired pizza and calzone plus other Neapolitan classics in an easygoing setting.
Republic 2 Court Yard, Shop 1/248 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantPizza Takeout
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
The 15 best places to dine in Sydney's Paddington
"Sydney institution Lucio’s was first opened in 1983 and has since become a hub of great Italian and art alike. Owner Lucio Galletto has lined the restaurant’s walls with pieces collected from his artist friends (Sidney Nolan included) and is worth a visit to view the famed Plate Collection alone. 47 Windsor Street, Paddington; lucios.com.au."
Mentioned by Sitchu
The Best Takeaway in Sydney: Restaurant Food at Your Fingertips
"This isn’t just ordinary pizza – Lucio is a proud member of the AVPN (Italy’s pizza police), and every slice sails out of the woodfired oven with a thin base and perfectly bubbly crust. While you’re there, grab the crab pasta for tomorrow’s lunch… Can you think of a better takeaway in Sydney?. Darlinghurst and Zetland"
Saké Restaurant
Saké Restaurant
4.3 (1478 ratings)
Vibrant, rustic-chic dining room serving inventive sushi and sashimi, plus clever cocktails.
12 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Japanese restaurantAuthentic Japanese restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Bath Houses in Manly

Architects of Skin - Mosman
Architects of Skin - Mosman
4.7 (35 ratings)
Shop 4/717 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Beauty salonFacial spaMassage spaMassage therapistSkin care clinic
Mentioned by New Idea
Top 11 Day Spas Sydney: Find A Spa Near You
"Services provided:Facial treatments, massages, waxing, IPL, mani-pedis, spa packages, Reiki healing and guidance, and more. Price range:Available upon request. Check out Shambala Skin Spa here."
The Beauty Room
The Beauty Room
4.7 (6 ratings)
4/551-555 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Skin care clinicBeauty salonEyebrow barFacial spaLaser hair removal serviceMedical spaWaxing hair removal service
The Darling
The Darling
4.6 (437 ratings)
Swanky luxury hotel with harbour views, plus live performance venues, 5 upscale eateries & a casino.
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
HotelDay spa
Mentioned by luxuryhotelsguides.com
Top 10 Luxury Hotels Sydney
"The Darling is yet another grant five star hotel located in the vicinity of the more underrated tourist attraction of the city, the Darling Harbour. If you’d like to explore the more mainstream tourist spots like The Opera House and The Harbour Bridge, then you’ll need to hop into a ferry or a bus. If you like a good walk, you can take a leisurely stroll through the town and you’ll reach your destination in about half an hour."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Luxury Hotels in Sydney, Australia
"Foodies, hold on to your chopsticks: the Darling’s dining options will blow you away. Try Sokyo, serving a blend of Sydney and Tokyo cuisine (it’s in the name) with a sophisticated menu designed by ex-Nobu chef Chase Kojima. Slope upstairs afterwards to luxury rooms featuring 1,000-spring king-size beds, bespoke art works, marble bathrooms and rain showers."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Manly

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