Guidebook for Manly Vale

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Guidebook for Manly Vale

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This is the closest swimming beach. It is parolled in summer for swimming between the flags.
50 locals recommend
Queenscliff Beach
50 locals recommend
This is the closest swimming beach. It is parolled in summer for swimming between the flags.
A peaceful fresh water swimming and recreational reserve. Beautiful!
116 locals recommend
Manly Dam
112 King St
116 locals recommend
A peaceful fresh water swimming and recreational reserve. Beautiful!
A lovely harbour side swimming spot.
25 locals recommend
Forty Baskets Beach
25 locals recommend
A lovely harbour side swimming spot.
A peaceful, flat and safe swimming spot with parking available and a café/restaurant for young families. The pool is netted.
42 locals recommend
Clontarf Beach
42 locals recommend
A peaceful, flat and safe swimming spot with parking available and a café/restaurant for young families. The pool is netted.
A great walk from the Spit to Manly. Take water!You can start at The Spit, Manly or halfway at this middle headland.
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach Track
122 locals recommend
A great walk from the Spit to Manly. Take water!You can start at The Spit, Manly or halfway at this middle headland.
Many great eateries, ice creameries etc
32 locals recommend
The Corso
32 locals recommend
Many great eateries, ice creameries etc
Huge shopping complex 15 minutes walk away.
240 locals recommend
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater Rd
240 locals recommend
Huge shopping complex 15 minutes walk away.
Another shopping centre with Coles supermarket not too far away.
91 locals recommend
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine St
91 locals recommend
Another shopping centre with Coles supermarket not too far away.
Large supermarket within 10minutes walk.
130 locals recommend
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling St
130 locals recommend
Large supermarket within 10minutes walk.
The closest supermarket to The Printery is only a few minutes walk away.
24 locals recommend
Coles Manly Vale
14 Koorala St
24 locals recommend
The closest supermarket to The Printery is only a few minutes walk away.
A hidden gem of a spot at the end of King St before the dam. You can access it via the regeneration area on a bush track down. If in doubt ask a local resident.
Mermaid Pool
A hidden gem of a spot at the end of King St before the dam. You can access it via the regeneration area on a bush track down. If in doubt ask a local resident.
There is a terrific skate park adjacent to Condamine St.
Millers
28 Sloane Cres
There is a terrific skate park adjacent to Condamine St.
A lovely walk and children's play park. If you cross the bridge and head east to the right, you can follow the lagoon towards Queenscliff Beach. It is a pleasant walk away from main roads.
Passmore Reserve
Campbell Parade
A lovely walk and children's play park. If you cross the bridge and head east to the right, you can follow the lagoon towards Queenscliff Beach. It is a pleasant walk away from main roads.
A delightful swimming spot.
Little Manly Cove
A delightful swimming spot.

Sightseeing

A lovely walk to the top of the lookout.
25 locals recommend
Long Reef Beach
25 locals recommend
A lovely walk to the top of the lookout.
As seen on the tv show Home & Away.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean Road
353 locals recommend
As seen on the tv show Home & Away.
A lovely beach side suburb with shops, cafes, bookshops
115 locals recommend
Avalon Beach
115 locals recommend
A lovely beach side suburb with shops, cafes, bookshops
A nice beach side stop if you're driving. The surf club has a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
30 locals recommend
Warriewood Beach
30 locals recommend
A nice beach side stop if you're driving. The surf club has a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
1998 locals recommend
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
984 locals recommend
restaurants on the water for a romantic evening walk and meal $$$$
38 locals recommend
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke St
38 locals recommend
restaurants on the water for a romantic evening walk and meal $$$$

Parks & Nature

A delightful ocean beach with promenade walkway from Manly. A nice breakfast and swimming spot for early risers.
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
337 locals recommend
A delightful ocean beach with promenade walkway from Manly. A nice breakfast and swimming spot for early risers.
Park as close as possible to this address. Across the road there is the start of a delightful walk that takes you to Manly.Parking is free all day & you will find wonderful swimming/picnic spots along
94 Lauderdale Ave
94 Lauderdale Avenue
Park as close as possible to this address. Across the road there is the start of a delightful walk that takes you to Manly.Parking is free all day & you will find wonderful swimming/picnic spots along

Entertainment & Activities

Family friendly little club that serves pizza and pasta.
Manly Vale - Calabria Bowling Sports & Social Club Limited
LOT 1 Campbell Parade
Family friendly little club that serves pizza and pasta.
Educational and interesting information about Sydney and Australian sealife.
50 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West Esplanade
50 locals recommend
Educational and interesting information about Sydney and Australian sealife.
Offers Raw lifestyle classes.
The Raw Food Kitchen
385 Sydney Rd
Offers Raw lifestyle classes.
Manly Kayak Centre Jetty
39 E Esplanade
109 locals recommend
Aquarium, Darling Harbour station
109 locals recommend
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head Road
645 locals recommend
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Dr
373 locals recommend
97 locals recommend
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat Rd
97 locals recommend

Food Scene

Nice spot for lunch.
85 locals recommend
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart Street
85 locals recommend
Nice spot for lunch.
They make lovely fresh rolls, a nice cup of coffee and are friendly. Try their bacon and egg roll.
Amadeus Patisserie
325 Condamine St
They make lovely fresh rolls, a nice cup of coffee and are friendly. Try their bacon and egg roll.
It has a nice outdoor balcony area for good coffee and breakfast.
11 locals recommend
Seven Miles Coffee Roasters (Office & Roastery)
75 Kenneth Road
11 locals recommend
It has a nice outdoor balcony area for good coffee and breakfast.
Excellent coffee and interesting breakfast menu. Close to Woolworths.
Three Beans
23 Roseberry St
Excellent coffee and interesting breakfast menu. Close to Woolworths.
Delicious thai food made fast and fresh.
Take a Seat Take Away Shop
329 Condamine St
Delicious thai food made fast and fresh.
Now called Project 2093. Good coffee. Try their bacon and egg brioche breakfast roll with house aioli. Decorate and sign a tile to commemorate your stay at The Printery. Just ask the friendly staff for a flouro pen.
Roll n Sizzle
289 Condamine St
Now called Project 2093. Good coffee. Try their bacon and egg brioche breakfast roll with house aioli. Decorate and sign a tile to commemorate your stay at The Printery. Just ask the friendly staff for a flouro pen.
Newly renovated pub near Brookvale Oval serves food and selection of tap beers.
Brookvale Hotel
511-513 Pittwater Rd
Newly renovated pub near Brookvale Oval serves food and selection of tap beers.
An example of an Australian Club. Serves food, beer and wine. An aussie Meat raffle on a Wednesday night from 6pm.
Club Totem
195 Condamine St
An example of an Australian Club. Serves food, beer and wine. An aussie Meat raffle on a Wednesday night from 6pm.
Local French restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Chez Maurice Et Linda
292 Sydney Rd
7 locals recommend
Local French restaurant.
German/Austrian restaurant.
Das Edelweiss
371-373 Sydney Rd
German/Austrian restaurant.
Good local Chinese restaurant. Try the "Rusty Nails" sweet peking beef dish.
Dumpling Inn Chinese Restaurant
318 Sydney Road
Good local Chinese restaurant. Try the "Rusty Nails" sweet peking beef dish.
Excellent Thai food further away that Take A Seat, but the next level up and much better ambience.
15 locals recommend
Monkey King Thai Restaurant - Balgowlah
197 - 215 Condamine St
15 locals recommend
Excellent Thai food further away that Take A Seat, but the next level up and much better ambience.
Gastropub food in a smart, modern space.
Forty Baskets Restaurant
195 Condamine St
Gastropub food in a smart, modern space.
Buzzy, casual place for seafood.
18 locals recommend
Fish Cafe Balgowlah
215 Condamine St
18 locals recommend
Buzzy, casual place for seafood.
A pleasant coffee shop to walk to across David Thomas Reserve and up the hill.
La Boca Cafe
33-35 Kentwell Rd
A pleasant coffee shop to walk to across David Thomas Reserve and up the hill.
Good Nepalese Restaurant.
Hamro Aangan
334 Sydney Rd
Good Nepalese Restaurant.
Smart, vibrant eatery for Indian food.
7 locals recommend
Phulkari Indian Cuisine
328 Sydney Rd
7 locals recommend
Smart, vibrant eatery for Indian food.
Good pizza restaurant.
Ray's Pizza Ciao Belli
64 Balgowlah Road
Good pizza restaurant.
Great pizza, rustic vibe, simple Italian dishes. A 10-15 minute drive away.
7 locals recommend
Sale Pepe Pizzeria (Seaforth)
540 Sydney Rd
7 locals recommend
Great pizza, rustic vibe, simple Italian dishes. A 10-15 minute drive away.
The original Balance Thai Restaurant with similar menu to the New Balance Thai in Balgowlah. Great food, but often booked out. Call ahead.
29 locals recommend
Balance Thai
50 Ethel St
29 locals recommend
The original Balance Thai Restaurant with similar menu to the New Balance Thai in Balgowlah. Great food, but often booked out. Call ahead.
Polished venue for excellent seafood. Need a reservation and $$$$
92 locals recommend
Garfish Manly
39 E Esplanade
92 locals recommend
Polished venue for excellent seafood. Need a reservation and $$$$
Cosy, bright cafe serving Scandinavian food.
48 locals recommend
Fika Swedish Kitchen
5B Market Pl
48 locals recommend
Cosy, bright cafe serving Scandinavian food.
Trendy bar with sports cars on display.
15 locals recommend
Criniti's Manly
54 West Esplanade
15 locals recommend
Trendy bar with sports cars on display.
Lovely view, top quality service and exceptional food, but need to book ahead. $$$$$
111 locals recommend
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
69 Bynya Rd
111 locals recommend
Lovely view, top quality service and exceptional food, but need to book ahead. $$$$$
Waterfront dining.
Zest Waterfront Venues
237 Spit Rd
Waterfront dining.
waterfront venue
Orso
79 Parriwi Rd
waterfront venue
Waterfront venue
8 locals recommend
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
75 Parriwi Rd
8 locals recommend
Waterfront venue
Refined Italian dining with a sea view deck
34 locals recommend
Chiosco by Ormeggio
Spit Road
34 locals recommend
Refined Italian dining with a sea view deck
Relaxed restaurant on middle harbour, water views and outdoor tables.
Clonny's On The Beach
Sandy Bay Road
Relaxed restaurant on middle harbour, water views and outdoor tables.
If you venture out to the NSW Art Gallery and want to explore further, take a walk to the wharf front and grab a famous pie from Harry's caravan.
80 locals recommend
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Cowper Wharf Roadway
80 locals recommend
If you venture out to the NSW Art Gallery and want to explore further, take a walk to the wharf front and grab a famous pie from Harry's caravan.

Drinks & Nightlife

Candlelit music venue with food and wine, comedy on a Monday night and music most other nights of the week.
10 locals recommend
Old Manly Boatshed
40 The Corso
10 locals recommend
Candlelit music venue with food and wine, comedy on a Monday night and music most other nights of the week.
Local wine bar.
Roasted Grape
357 Sydney Rd
Local wine bar.
Microbrewery offering gourmet pub fare.
167 locals recommend
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E Esplanade
167 locals recommend
Microbrewery offering gourmet pub fare.
Popular bar and eatery with jetty seating. Great waterfront spot.
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East Esplanade
254 locals recommend
Popular bar and eatery with jetty seating. Great waterfront spot.
Buzzy spot for cocktails and nice ocean view over South Steyne Beach.
90 locals recommend
Manly Wine
13 S Steyne
90 locals recommend
Buzzy spot for cocktails and nice ocean view over South Steyne Beach.
Good cocktails and a view from upstairs across to the beach.
37 locals recommend
Havana Beach
14 S Steyne
37 locals recommend
Good cocktails and a view from upstairs across to the beach.
Great view over Collaroy Beach, nice modern Australian restaurant and older clientele. Covers bands on Friday Saturday nights. You will need to sign in and identification to enter, but the view is lovely as you're right on the beach. Good outdoor area and fairly reasonably priced drinks compared to venues in Manly.
27 locals recommend
The Beach Club Collaroy
1058 Pittwater Rd
27 locals recommend
Great view over Collaroy Beach, nice modern Australian restaurant and older clientele. Covers bands on Friday Saturday nights. You will need to sign in and identification to enter, but the view is lovely as you're right on the beach. Good outdoor area and fairly reasonably priced drinks compared to venues in Manly.
Cosy rooftop bar.
130 locals recommend
In Situ
18 Sydney Rd
130 locals recommend
Cosy rooftop bar.
Trendy nightspot offering gourmet pizza.
279 locals recommend
Hugos
1 E Esplanade
279 locals recommend
Trendy nightspot offering gourmet pizza.
Check for music line ups ahead of going.
46 locals recommend
Newport Arms Hotel
2 Kalinya Street
46 locals recommend
Check for music line ups ahead of going.

Arts & Culture

Special exhibitions of local artists.
94 locals recommend
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West Esplanade
94 locals recommend
Special exhibitions of local artists.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George St
829 locals recommend
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
891 locals recommend