Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
The only cafe in Shelley Beach in a little cove of sunshiny paradise. Eat in or grab a coffee from the kiosk and sit on the sand.
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The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeThe only cafe in Shelley Beach in a little cove of sunshiny paradise. Eat in or grab a coffee from the kiosk and sit on the sand.
The best coffee in Manly in our view. Incredible friendly service. Lovely interesting Swedish inspired breakfasts and lunches.
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Fika Swedish Kitchen
5B Market PlThe best coffee in Manly in our view. Incredible friendly service. Lovely interesting Swedish inspired breakfasts and lunches.
Newish cafe serving huge poké salad/fish bowls. Really popular. Fresh and filling.
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Momo Bar. Dumplings & Pokè
28 Market PlNewish cafe serving huge poké salad/fish bowls. Really popular. Fresh and filling.
We like to joke that this place is like a slice of LA. It's very organic/hipster but in fact the food quality is wonderful. Not too many cafes at this end of the beach so good excuse if you're in the hood.
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Ruby Lane Wholefoods
200 Pittwater RdWe like to joke that this place is like a slice of LA. It's very organic/hipster but in fact the food quality is wonderful. Not too many cafes at this end of the beach so good excuse if you're in the hood.
Parks & Nature
Good walks, dramatic clifftop views and aussie nature all around protected North Head reserve. Old military gun placements and bunks to be found if you're a history buff.
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North Head
Good walks, dramatic clifftop views and aussie nature all around protected North Head reserve. Old military gun placements and bunks to be found if you're a history buff.
Shelly is a lovely cove for swimming if you're not big on waves, very calm which is why it's a snorkellers paradise. Whole area is marine protected (no fishing) so the sea life is wonderful.
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Shelly Beach
Shelly is a lovely cove for swimming if you're not big on waves, very calm which is why it's a snorkellers paradise. Whole area is marine protected (no fishing) so the sea life is wonderful.
Otherwise known as Manly Beach (technically 3 beaches: South Steyne, North Steyne, Queenscliff). Each have their own beach patrol so try to swim between the flags.
Excellent for surfing.
Ocean Beach
Otherwise known as Manly Beach (technically 3 beaches: South Steyne, North Steyne, Queenscliff). Each have their own beach patrol so try to swim between the flags.
Excellent for surfing.
Essentials
Organic grocery store we like. Quality, lovely stuff... a little pricey.
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Manly Farm Organic Grocer
25 Wentworth StOrganic grocery store we like. Quality, lovely stuff... a little pricey.
Coles supermarket has the monopoly in Manly! There are 2 supermarkets both about the same size. Stock standard grocery chain.
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Coles
28 The CorsoColes supermarket has the monopoly in Manly! There are 2 supermarkets both about the same size. Stock standard grocery chain.
Getting Around
There's no better way to get into the city. 20mins on the fast ferry, 30mins on the slow ferry. Both pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge en route to the city. Most beautiful commute in the world!
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Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeThere's no better way to get into the city. 20mins on the fast ferry, 30mins on the slow ferry. Both pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge en route to the city. Most beautiful commute in the world!
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic pub on the ocean. Is huge, has a few different bars inside - you'll find old timer bar flies to families to millenialls. We love the Moonshine Bar on the top floor with it's laid back vibe and views over the beach.
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Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoHistoric pub on the ocean. Is huge, has a few different bars inside - you'll find old timer bar flies to families to millenialls. We love the Moonshine Bar on the top floor with it's laid back vibe and views over the beach.
Shopping
Seriously enormous Westfield shopping mall if you don't feel like going to the city. Easily accessible by bus (or uber).
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Warringah Mall, Green St station
Seriously enormous Westfield shopping mall if you don't feel like going to the city. Easily accessible by bus (or uber).