Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Great Mexican Japanese fusion place with a cool vibe. Bookings essential!
128 locals recommend
Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater RdGreat Mexican Japanese fusion place with a cool vibe. Bookings essential!
Arthur’s Oysters & Seafood
46 Pittwater RdCool place, yummy and interesting food. Bookings essential!
Ora
49-53 N SteyneOur go to for breakfast. Healthy but without compromising on flavour. A must!
Perfect for when you don't want to venture far from home.
Great food, good coffee, comfy space and live music on Sundays!
45 locals recommend
Ruby Lane Wholefoods
200 Pittwater RdPerfect for when you don't want to venture far from home.
Great food, good coffee, comfy space and live music on Sundays!
The best Mexican in Manly with a great vibe. Bookings essential!
154 locals recommend
Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoThe best Mexican in Manly with a great vibe. Bookings essential!
If you want a view, go here. You can't beat the sunsets. Good pizza and drinks.
279 locals recommend
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeIf you want a view, go here. You can't beat the sunsets. Good pizza and drinks.
Papi Chulo
Another restaurant with an awesome view. Amazing food, cool space.
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeA must for breakfast or lunch!
The BEST Japanese around. The space is nothing special but the food is incredible. Bookings essential.
49 locals recommend
Waka
155 Pittwater RdThe BEST Japanese around. The space is nothing special but the food is incredible. Bookings essential.
Essentials
Amazing fresh food market with fish monger, ethical butcher and cafe (with great coffee) just around the corner.
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveAmazing fresh food market with fish monger, ethical butcher and cafe (with great coffee) just around the corner.
Shopping
Bow and Arrow
16 Whistler StAmazingly curated local boutique, clothes, accessories and homewears.
Native - Feel Real Cafe
Great homewears!
Getting Around
There are many buses that run along Pittwater Road into and from Manly. The closest bus stop is located outside of Ruby Lane cafe.
Pittwater Road
Pittwater RoadThere are many buses that run along Pittwater Road into and from Manly. The closest bus stop is located outside of Ruby Lane cafe.
Ferries depart from Manly Wharf regularly to Circular Quay, Watson's Bay and Barangaroo.
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeFerries depart from Manly Wharf regularly to Circular Quay, Watson's Bay and Barangaroo.
Parks & Nature
Queenscliff Beach
Great local beach with lifeguards.
Stunning bay beach. Shelly is a must visit while in Manly. We recommend walking from the apartment along the beach, its coastal the entire way. Make sure to stop at the Boathouse for breakfast, lunch or a drink.
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Stunning bay beach. Shelly is a must visit while in Manly. We recommend walking from the apartment along the beach, its coastal the entire way. Make sure to stop at the Boathouse for breakfast, lunch or a drink.
Incredible 10km coastal hike. We recommend getting an Uber to The Spit end and walking into Manly.
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackIncredible 10km coastal hike. We recommend getting an Uber to The Spit end and walking into Manly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeAfternoon drinks on the deck!
Cool hotel with great harbour views. Go for drinks and food. Catch the ferry from Manly Wharf right to it's door.
193 locals recommend
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdCool hotel with great harbour views. Go for drinks and food. Catch the ferry from Manly Wharf right to it's door.
Belgrave Cartel
6 Belgrave StCool little bar.