Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Sea Salt Society
2-8 Darley RdSuper healthy and delicious food. Great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Peanut Butter Jelly
7 Whistler StNew and vibrant. Curated street art decor.
Hemingway's Manly
48 N SteyneGroovy cocktail bar. Nice vibe- and they sometimes run events
Sightseeing
Coastal heathland walks and ocean views across to the city.
107 locals recommend
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveCoastal heathland walks and ocean views across to the city.
A must see- take the ferry over and wander through the public foyers. Tours are expensive, but can sometimes get you a discount on show tickets if booked on the day
Sydney Opera House
A must see- take the ferry over and wander through the public foyers. Tours are expensive, but can sometimes get you a discount on show tickets if booked on the day
Parks & Nature
Reef Beach is just beautiful and surrounded by peaceful bush. I have seen a seal and a little penguin just offshore there on summer evening walks.
9 locals recommend
Dobroyd Head Lookout
Reef Beach is just beautiful and surrounded by peaceful bush. I have seen a seal and a little penguin just offshore there on summer evening walks.
Walk along the rocks and over the headland. I've seen whales offshore and dolphins surfing the break from up there. The Boathouse is good for breakfast and lunch. Can be crowded on the weekends.
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Walk along the rocks and over the headland. I've seen whales offshore and dolphins surfing the break from up there. The Boathouse is good for breakfast and lunch. Can be crowded on the weekends.
You can take a ferry to some hidden communities on Pittwater, walk to the lighthouse and look out over Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River as it meets the sea near Lion Island. A day trip but gives you a sense of Sydney's amazing northern beaches landscape.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadYou can take a ferry to some hidden communities on Pittwater, walk to the lighthouse and look out over Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River as it meets the sea near Lion Island. A day trip but gives you a sense of Sydney's amazing northern beaches landscape.
Arts & Culture
Supports local artists and a good exhibition schedule. Shows some of Manly's early history.
94 locals recommend
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeSupports local artists and a good exhibition schedule. Shows some of Manly's early history.
Shopping
Desire Books and Records
3 Whistler StSecond hand books and records eclectic and unusual.
Essentials
Coles
28 The CorsoEverything you need