Guidebook for Beacon Hill
Food Scene
4 minutes walk away from our home,
Most convenient and the food is generally good.
McDonald's Beacon Hill
164 Warringah Road4 minutes walk away from our home,
Most convenient and the food is generally good.
Stunning views, music at the weekends (check out their entertainment schedule) good quality food.
Absolute beach front venue.
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The Beach Club Collaroy
1058 Pittwater RdStunning views, music at the weekends (check out their entertainment schedule) good quality food.
Absolute beach front venue.
$10 pick up classic pizzas on Mondays, cheap pick up pasta on another day. Very popular with the locals.
Little Italy Pizzeria
$10 pick up classic pizzas on Mondays, cheap pick up pasta on another day. Very popular with the locals.
Family run Italian, great food, BYO & licensed, outdoor seating available. No special views, but very popular with the locals.
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Livoti's
13-15 Francis StFamily run Italian, great food, BYO & licensed, outdoor seating available. No special views, but very popular with the locals.
Great family restaurant, lots of healthy options, good for takeaway picnics. No special views but good value.
Chargrill Charlie’s Dee Why
Great family restaurant, lots of healthy options, good for takeaway picnics. No special views but good value.
Famous Pie Shop.
Excellent pies, a few seats out on the main road - great for takeaway or picnic.
More delicious quality than cheap.
Popular with the locals.
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Upper Crust
1003 Pittwater RdFamous Pie Shop.
Excellent pies, a few seats out on the main road - great for takeaway or picnic.
More delicious quality than cheap.
Popular with the locals.
Ampol Foodary Beacon Hill
4 minutes walk for essentials or snacks.
A convenience store.
Excellent Good Value Indian diner.
Very small kitchen, maybe slow service, but plenty of tables available in the dining area.
Sehaj Indian Food and Sweets
Excellent Good Value Indian diner.
Very small kitchen, maybe slow service, but plenty of tables available in the dining area.
Indoor /Outdoor dining, dog & family friendly.
Senior special prices available
Good atmosphere and easy for meeting friends or family.
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Harbord Diggers
88 Evans StIndoor /Outdoor dining, dog & family friendly.
Senior special prices available
Good atmosphere and easy for meeting friends or family.
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneDelicious food, good service.
Suitable for a special meal.
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoFun place for Locals & Internationals
Drinks & Nightlife
Various good quality shows & Bar music some nights. Reasonably priced food and drinks. A very good Asian counter style kitchen.
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Dee Why RSL
932 Pittwater RdVarious good quality shows & Bar music some nights. Reasonably priced food and drinks. A very good Asian counter style kitchen.
4 Pines Brewery - Truckbar Brookvale
9-13 Winbourne RdPopular & Local
LABEL.
Nightclub with DJ's
Open Friday & Saturday nights only 8pm till 3am
The Shack
many live music events
check out site for upcoming events.
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoPopular and vibrant with locals and internationals.
Arts & Culture
free entry, small place, sometimes historical & interesting exhibitions as well as ceramics and some local artists.
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Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West Esplanadefree entry, small place, sometimes historical & interesting exhibitions as well as ceramics and some local artists.
Always wonderful shows & plays on here. The ensemble also has nice views from the bar & restaurant area. Small theatre.
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Ensemble Theatre
78 McDougall StAlways wonderful shows & plays on here. The ensemble also has nice views from the bar & restaurant area. Small theatre.
History & Ghost Tours, significant and interesting place.
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North Head Quarantine Station
1 N Head Scenic DrHistory & Ghost Tours, significant and interesting place.
Glen Street Theatre
Blackbutts RoadVarious shows and events
Beautiful art deco cinema, sometimes has an organ player in the main cinema. Many varied events. Has some value deals online - certain days. Usually supports foreign film festival events.
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Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdBeautiful art deco cinema, sometimes has an organ player in the main cinema. Many varied events. Has some value deals online - certain days. Usually supports foreign film festival events.
The Zenith Theatre
Railway StreetVarious concerts and events in a vibrant area
Good option for last minute tickets.
They only charge booking fee online, excellent value if you are quick to book as these cheap tickets can be limited.
Promotix Australia
Good option for last minute tickets.
They only charge booking fee online, excellent value if you are quick to book as these cheap tickets can be limited.
Lasttix
value tickets for shows
Shopping
25 minutes walk from our home, this mall has everything including Hoyts Cinema
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Warringah Mall, Pittwater Rd, Stand B station
25 minutes walk from our home, this mall has everything including Hoyts Cinema
Manly Village Public School
10 Wentworth StSecond hand goods market once a month if weather permits
ALDI Brookvale
5 Cross Stbest prices for snacks, chocolates and alcohol
Coles The Grand (Dee Why)
19 Pacific ParadeBetter prices for essentials
Coles Warringah
Good value for essentials
Small local business: cheaper than the supermarket, some great deals on fruit & veg
Vumbaca Fruit & Vegetable Market
22 Howard AvenueSmall local business: cheaper than the supermarket, some great deals on fruit & veg
One of many Asian grocery stores in the Dee Why area. Great fresh vegetables, mushrooms and herbs on Saturday mornings.
I have shopped at this family store since 1994.
Mao Sheng Asian Supermarket
One of many Asian grocery stores in the Dee Why area. Great fresh vegetables, mushrooms and herbs on Saturday mornings.
I have shopped at this family store since 1994.
Essentials
Service NSW
NSW admin
Excellent service here, you may need an appointment + all your I.D. documents. You can book a doctor on Hot Doc who speaks your language.
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Warringah Medical & Dental Centre
10 Dale StExcellent service here, you may need an appointment + all your I.D. documents. You can book a doctor on Hot Doc who speaks your language.
The best place to visit in a medical emergency.
Take your I.D and a good book as there can be a wait.
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Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Rd WThe best place to visit in a medical emergency.
Take your I.D and a good book as there can be a wait.
Entertainment & Activities
25 minutes walk from our home.
Tickets cheaper every Tuesday, or through your Optus account.
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HOYTS Warringah Mall
Old Pittwater Road25 minutes walk from our home.
Tickets cheaper every Tuesday, or through your Optus account.
Old Manly Boatshed
40 The CorsoLive music, comedy & basic restaurant.
Lasttix
NBVA Manly - Northern Beaches Volleyball
Play volleyball, meet people, have fun.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous views from the walks around Long Reef.
The Golf Club has a good restaurant, and there is the best pie shop just across Pittwater road from the tennis courts.
Many Pelicans in this area & also good for whale watching during the winter months.
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Long Reef Beach
Fabulous views from the walks around Long Reef.
The Golf Club has a good restaurant, and there is the best pie shop just across Pittwater road from the tennis courts.
Many Pelicans in this area & also good for whale watching during the winter months.
Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden
810 Pittwater RdPleasant reserve
Dee Why Beach
Beautiful and vibrant area
Whale Beach
Beautiful place
Great place for outdoor exercise, good bike and walking tracks
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Narrabeen Lagoon
Great place for outdoor exercise, good bike and walking tracks
South Curl Curl Beach
Beautiful beach, nice walks from here.
Freshwater Beach
Beautiful beach
Manly Beach
Great beach, vibrant busy area
A few steps away from our home.
Hosts will guide you to the entry secret path on request.
Wear closed shoes, there are many steps and the walk may be challenging for some.
This walk is a more adventurous option to get down to Westfield Warringah Mall shops.
Easy to get the 193 bus back up the hill with shopping.
Allenby Park
A few steps away from our home.
Hosts will guide you to the entry secret path on request.
Wear closed shoes, there are many steps and the walk may be challenging for some.
This walk is a more adventurous option to get down to Westfield Warringah Mall shops.
Easy to get the 193 bus back up the hill with shopping.