Tina's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Avalon Beach is absolutely beautiful with its rugged coastline, deep golden-hued sand and crashing waves. There’s an ocean pool at the southern end of the beach that attracts young families while the adventurous take to the rocky ledges to jump into the deep blue sea.
I love walking my boys down every morning to grab a coffee and watch them play in the rock pools whilst I listen to the waves crashing and feel the sunlight hit my face.
In the afternoons we would head down for a swim or surf when the waves are smaller and the sun is no longer blazing. We also take the boys around the ‘ yellow brick road’ which is a footpath for walking/scooter/bike ride/rollerblade that wraps around Avalon beach and is children friendly and safe for them to play.
115 locals recommend
Avalon Beach
Avalon Beach is absolutely beautiful with its rugged coastline, deep golden-hued sand and crashing waves. There’s an ocean pool at the southern end of the beach that attracts young families while the adventurous take to the rocky ledges to jump into the deep blue sea.
I love walking my boys down every morning to grab a coffee and watch them play in the rock pools whilst I listen to the waves crashing and feel the sunlight hit my face.
In the afternoons we would head down for a swim or surf when the waves are smaller and the sun is no longer blazing. We also take the boys around the ‘ yellow brick road’ which is a footpath for walking/scooter/bike ride/rollerblade that wraps around Avalon beach and is children friendly and safe for them to play.
Palm beach is great for children and people learning to surf as the waves are smaller and calmer than Avalon beach. There’s an area at the southern end of the beach that is great for kids aka ‘kiddies corner’. Both my boys are learning how to surf here so we drive down white often and mostly in the wee hours of the morning before it starts to get really Busy.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadPalm beach is great for children and people learning to surf as the waves are smaller and calmer than Avalon beach. There’s an area at the southern end of the beach that is great for kids aka ‘kiddies corner’. Both my boys are learning how to surf here so we drive down white often and mostly in the wee hours of the morning before it starts to get really Busy.
Great beach for small children as there’s no waves and very shallow.
68 locals recommend
Clareville Beach Reserve
28 Delecta AveGreat beach for small children as there’s no waves and very shallow.
Small and private beach, only locals go here so if you want to get away from the crowds this is the place to be
60 locals recommend
Bilgola Beach
Small and private beach, only locals go here so if you want to get away from the crowds this is the place to be
Food scene
Fine dining at its best and the view to die for..but we have the same view at AVA so it might not blow you away!
111 locals recommend
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya RdFine dining at its best and the view to die for..but we have the same view at AVA so it might not blow you away!
Delicious French cuisine - must try but we recommend booking in advance
85 locals recommend
Bistro Boulevard
40 Avalon ParadeDelicious French cuisine - must try but we recommend booking in advance
Bar Elvina
50 Old Barrenjoey RoadGreat food and such a relaxing atmosphere
Great authentic Thai food for when you need that Asian spices hit
17 locals recommend
Bangkok Sidewalk
31 Fitzroy StGreat authentic Thai food for when you need that Asian spices hit
Amazing cocktails - best place to be after a long morning or day at the beach
58 locals recommend
Alma
47 Old Barrenjoey RdAmazing cocktails - best place to be after a long morning or day at the beach
Delicious shared plates and amazing sunset views over Pittwater.
107 locals recommend
Barrenjoey House
1108 Barrenjoey RdDelicious shared plates and amazing sunset views over Pittwater.
Dunes Palm Beach
1193 Barrenjoey RdGreat place for lunch if spending the day at palm beach
Walking track
This is a must do activity and well worth the effort once you get to the top
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdThis is a must do activity and well worth the effort once you get to the top
Bangalley Head Lookout
Surfing lessons
We have surf boards for both adults and children at the house for you to use. If you are new to surfing we strongly recommend you book private lessons with Manly Surf School to learn the basic skills. They also teach at Palm Beach which has smaller waves. Avalon Beach is really for experience surfers so please careful and watch out fir signs of strong current.
Manly Surf School
95 N Steyne