Guidebook for Avalon Beach
Sightseeing
World class surf break - just grab your coffee from Nourish or South Avalon headland's Classic Coffee Van (a little walk up the hill) and watch out for amazing surfers and dolphins as you sip and savour the view - best seen at sunrise!
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Avalon Beach
World class surf break - just grab your coffee from Nourish or South Avalon headland's Classic Coffee Van (a little walk up the hill) and watch out for amazing surfers and dolphins as you sip and savour the view - best seen at sunrise!
I-Lighthouse ye-Barrenjoey
1199D Barrenjoey RdAmazing views up Pittwater and beyond!
A beautiful hidden gem for a quiet moment to reflect and pause and take in the glorious views.
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The Palm Beach Bible Garden
6a Mitchell RdA beautiful hidden gem for a quiet moment to reflect and pause and take in the glorious views.
A fun day trip on the ferry from Palm Beach, great adventure for kids to see wallabies in the wild and lovely for swimming and exploring
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The Basin campground
A fun day trip on the ferry from Palm Beach, great adventure for kids to see wallabies in the wild and lovely for swimming and exploring
Careel Headland Reserve Lookout
A very close (but steep walk) but beautiful views
Food Scene
The BEST baguettes on the Northern Beaches and arguably in Sydney !
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La Banette Patisserie Boulangerie
26 Avalon ParadeThe BEST baguettes on the Northern Beaches and arguably in Sydney !
Iconic local restaurant, great atmosphere and lovely meals. Beautiful for an early evening drink.
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Barrenjoey House
1108 Barrenjoey RdIconic local restaurant, great atmosphere and lovely meals. Beautiful for an early evening drink.
Family Friendly and delicious just 5min walk down the road, voted the best local pizzas with a unique vibe! Enjoy!
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Cranzgots Pizza Cafe
1 Careel Head RdFamily Friendly and delicious just 5min walk down the road, voted the best local pizzas with a unique vibe! Enjoy!
Sandy and Viet are the best, their Vietnamese / French inspired bakery is amazing, coffee superb and service divine, our local gem and literally 3minutes walk from the house. DO NOT MISS dropping by
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Graze N Cakes
38 Burrawong RdSandy and Viet are the best, their Vietnamese / French inspired bakery is amazing, coffee superb and service divine, our local gem and literally 3minutes walk from the house. DO NOT MISS dropping by
The BEST Campos Coffee in Avalon and amazing organic food
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Nourished Wholefood Cafe
17 Avalon ParadeThe BEST Campos Coffee in Avalon and amazing organic food
Award winning pies from this local fave, just a 5min walk from our house
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Oliver's Pies
1 Careel Head RdAward winning pies from this local fave, just a 5min walk from our house
People come from far and wide to visit this amazing institution - authentic French cuisine, you cannot go wrong with the Steak Frites!
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Bistro Boulevard
40 Avalon ParadePeople come from far and wide to visit this amazing institution - authentic French cuisine, you cannot go wrong with the Steak Frites!
Great local cafe, amazing coffee, excellent service and famous for their breakfast/brunch menu. A 10min walk from the house, then carry on to North Avalon for a lovely lookout to check the surf!
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Cafe Relish
1 N Avalon RdGreat local cafe, amazing coffee, excellent service and famous for their breakfast/brunch menu. A 10min walk from the house, then carry on to North Avalon for a lovely lookout to check the surf!
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrFun day trip on the ferry for a gorgeous lunch
Make sure to book your table for sunset and enjoy the magnificent views, this dining destination is beloved for a reason!
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Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya RdMake sure to book your table for sunset and enjoy the magnificent views, this dining destination is beloved for a reason!
Go back in time at this classic styled 50's diner, you can't beat a cheeseburger and signature milkshake - a fave with the kids but also adults love the delicious salads and wine bar #winning
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Sunset Diner
41 Old Barrenjoey RdGo back in time at this classic styled 50's diner, you can't beat a cheeseburger and signature milkshake - a fave with the kids but also adults love the delicious salads and wine bar #winning
Absolutely delicious and unique Thai menu, great atmosphere and kid-friendly
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Sabiang Thai Restaurant
49 Old Barrenjoey RdAbsolutely delicious and unique Thai menu, great atmosphere and kid-friendly
Fresh seafood, fab fish n' chips but the real local secret is their fish tacos!
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Oceana Traders - Seafood Merchants
31 Old Barrenjoey RdFresh seafood, fab fish n' chips but the real local secret is their fish tacos!
Shopping
Great locally owned surf shop, all your essentials for the beach. Fab surf clothes, wetsuits, towels and sunblock
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Beach Without Sand Surf Shop - Avalon
1 N Avalon RdGreat locally owned surf shop, all your essentials for the beach. Fab surf clothes, wetsuits, towels and sunblock
Cutest designer kids' clothes shop, great for unique gifts and clothes. Run by local Avalon family for many years
Freckles for Kids
46 Old Barrenjoey RdCutest designer kids' clothes shop, great for unique gifts and clothes. Run by local Avalon family for many years
Beautiful store with French sourced items and clothing. Gorgeous shop to browse and find one-of-a-kind items.
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mamapapa
20 Avalon ParadeBeautiful store with French sourced items and clothing. Gorgeous shop to browse and find one-of-a-kind items.
Deesse
72 Old Barrenjoey RdBeautifully curated boutique - gorgeous selection of clothes and gift
Amazing local bookstore, often book readings and events and coffee too!
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Bookoccino
66 Old Barrenjoey RdAmazing local bookstore, often book readings and events and coffee too!
Gorgeous books, curated kids section and excellent personal recommendations. Take the kids to select something special!
Beachside Bookshop
11-13 Avalon ParadeGorgeous books, curated kids section and excellent personal recommendations. Take the kids to select something special!
Haven and Sarah
33 Old Barrenjoey RdLocal favourite for the most divine flowers and gifts
Flagship store, this is where it all started, pop in for classic pieces for your wardrobe
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bassike Avalon
41 Avalon ParadeFlagship store, this is where it all started, pop in for classic pieces for your wardrobe
Gorgeous homewares, flowers and coffee, stop by after a Palm Beach stroll!
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THE BOATHOUSE HOME
1 Beach RdGorgeous homewares, flowers and coffee, stop by after a Palm Beach stroll!
NASH + BANKS
Sustainable and gorgeous curated gifts
Peggy Concept Store
Unique fashion/art concept store just opened in Avalon
People travel from all over Sydney to this beautiful homewares store, take a moment to browse and pick up some gorgeous items to remind you of your beach holiday!
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Beachwood Shop
57 Avalon ParadePeople travel from all over Sydney to this beautiful homewares store, take a moment to browse and pick up some gorgeous items to remind you of your beach holiday!
Parks & Nature
Bangalley Head Lookout
Good local hike with stunning views.
Just beautiful and iconic for a reason.....lovely long beach, perfect for walking or swimming or just relaxing. The South corner is great for kids "Kiddie's Corner" is well known for being safe for little ones and very protected from the wind.
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Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadJust beautiful and iconic for a reason.....lovely long beach, perfect for walking or swimming or just relaxing. The South corner is great for kids "Kiddie's Corner" is well known for being safe for little ones and very protected from the wind.
Lovely beach with great parking and bbq facilities. Good for kids and lovely for adults too. Flat water beach so no waves, so it's perfect for paddling, stand up boards and kayaks.
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Clareville Beach Reserve
28 Delecta AveLovely beach with great parking and bbq facilities. Good for kids and lovely for adults too. Flat water beach so no waves, so it's perfect for paddling, stand up boards and kayaks.
Beautiful beach very close by, an easy walk of 15mins (though there is a hill) or 5mins by car. Lovely beach swimming pool at the sound end
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Whale Beach
Beautiful beach very close by, an easy walk of 15mins (though there is a hill) or 5mins by car. Lovely beach swimming pool at the sound end
Essentials
Woolworths Avalon
74 Old Barrenjoey RdAvalon Village Meats
30 Avalon ParadeExcellent quality butcher with fantastic service
Arts & Culture
Local movie cinema/ theatre, often plays matinee movies for the kids
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United Cinemas Avalon
39 Old Barrenjoey RdLocal movie cinema/ theatre, often plays matinee movies for the kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Alma
47 Old Barrenjoey RdGreat local bar restaurant, fantastic modern Mexican and cocktails
Fun bar for an adult drink and lovely modern menu, great streetscape view from the balcony at dusk
Bar Elvina
Fun bar for an adult drink and lovely modern menu, great streetscape view from the balcony at dusk
Leonardo's
1 Simmonds LaFunky new bar with live music on Friday nights