What is the water and sand quality of the Manly Beach?

The Manly Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Manly Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Manly Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Manly Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Manly Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Manly Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Manly Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Manly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Manly Beach is a mass tourism destination. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Manly Beach?

Manly Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Manly Beach?

The bar is located right on the Manly Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kazzi Beach Greek Manly is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Manly Beach from parking?

The Manly Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Manly Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Manly Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are North Head Sanctuary located in 2.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Manly Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Manly Beach is January. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 17°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Manly Beach (Northern Beaches Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Manly Beach (Northern Beaches Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Manly Beach

Sydney, Australia

8.8

#7 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Snorkeling Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Manly • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Little Manly Point Park

1.1km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

2.1km

Sports Complex Brookvale Oval

3.1km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

4.7km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

5.1km

Playground Collaroy Beach Playground

5.9km

Playground Bilarong Playground

8.3km

Park Keirle Park

720m

Park LM Graham Reserve

970m

Park Manly To Spit Bridge Coastal Walk

1.2km

Park Harbord Park

1.5km

Park North Harbour Reserve

1.5km

Park Nolan Reserve

1.6km

Park Passmore Reserve

1.6km

National Park Sydney Harbour National Park

2km

Park Millers Reserve

2.1km

Restaurant The Pantry Manly

9 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Hugos Manly

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Kazzi Beach Greek Manly

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Manly Pavilion

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Chinese Restaurant Queen Chow Manly

8.2 - Very good 170m

American Restaurant El Camino Cantina Manly

9 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant 4 Pines Brewpub Manly

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Bar Wharf Bar

8.2 - Very good 210m

Italian Restaurant Pocket Pizza Manly

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Supermarket Coles Local Manly Corso

190m

Supermarket Coles Manly Peninsula

260m

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Manly

670m

Supermarket Supamart IGA Freshwater

820m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.7km

Supermarket Coles Balgowlah

1.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Balgowlah

1.8km

Supermarket Coles Manly Vale

1.8km

Supermarket Coles Warringah

2.7km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Don’t Jump Rock

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

3.8km

Tourist Attraction South Head

3.9km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Museum Vaucluse House

6.3km

Tourist Attraction BridgeClimb Sydney

9.4km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

9.5km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

5.8km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

8.5km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

8.9km

Cultural Center Chatswood Concourse

9km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.8km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

150m

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

4.6km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

8.7km

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About

Manly Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 39 beaches in the Northern Beaches region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Manly • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Little Manly Point Park

1.1km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

2.1km

Sports Complex Brookvale Oval

3.1km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

4.7km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

5.1km

Playground Collaroy Beach Playground

5.9km

Playground Bilarong Playground

8.3km

Park Keirle Park

720m

Park LM Graham Reserve

970m

Park Manly To Spit Bridge Coastal Walk

1.2km

Park Harbord Park

1.5km

Park North Harbour Reserve

1.5km

Park Nolan Reserve

1.6km

Park Passmore Reserve

1.6km

National Park Sydney Harbour National Park

2km

Park Millers Reserve

2.1km

Restaurant The Pantry Manly

9 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Hugos Manly

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Kazzi Beach Greek Manly

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Manly Pavilion

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Chinese Restaurant Queen Chow Manly

8.2 - Very good 170m

American Restaurant El Camino Cantina Manly

9 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant 4 Pines Brewpub Manly

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Bar Wharf Bar

8.2 - Very good 210m

Italian Restaurant Pocket Pizza Manly

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Supermarket Coles Local Manly Corso

190m

Supermarket Coles Manly Peninsula

260m

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Manly

670m

Supermarket Supamart IGA Freshwater

820m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.7km

Supermarket Coles Balgowlah

1.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Balgowlah

1.8km

Supermarket Coles Manly Vale

1.8km

Supermarket Coles Warringah

2.7km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Don’t Jump Rock

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

3.8km

Tourist Attraction South Head

3.9km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 4.7km

Museum Vaucluse House

6.3km

Tourist Attraction BridgeClimb Sydney

9.4km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

9.5km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

5.8km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

8.5km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

8.9km

Cultural Center Chatswood Concourse

9km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.8km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

150m

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

4.6km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

8.7km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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Shelly Beach

8.6 Excellent

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Freshwater Beach

8.5 Excellent

1.5km 20 min walk

Little Manly Beach

8.3 Very good

1.7km 23 min walk

Collins Beach

8.4 Very good

2km 26 min walk

Forty Baskets Beach

7.5 Very good

2.1km

Store Beach

7.9 Very good

2.5km

Quarantine Beach

7.8 Very good

2.7km

South Curl Curl Beach

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Manly • 500m

Transport

Airport

RSE • 8.9km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 9.9km

Train Station

Milsons Point • 9.1km

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Neri

Novice Beachgoer • 3 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

A truly stunning beach worth visiting. I took the Ferry from Circular Quay, which, in my opinion, enhances the experience. There's nothing like a ferry ride on Sydney Harbour. The walk from the wharf to the beach is delightful, with several spots to grab an ice cream or gelato, and a fantastic variety of places for a nice lunch. You can also opt for takeout and enjoy it at one of the many tables along the beach. The toilet facilities are excellent as well. It's a perfect place to sit and people-watch. Definitely a must-visit spot in Sydney.

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Cheeky Maverick

Novice Beachgoer • 3 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

A serene and picturesque beach that's conveniently accessible by ferry. One section of the beach forms a bay and is enclosed, making it safe for swimming. I visited on a weekday, so it wasn't very crowded. The ferry ride was fantastic, offering great photo opportunities of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. You can get there via Manly Fast Ferry, Sydney Ferry Services, or Captain Cook Ferry.

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JyoPat

Beach Practitioner • 3 weeks ago

8 Very good

A serene and picturesque beach that is easily accessible by ferry. Although I didn't swim, I observed many people enjoying the water in the bay area. The ferry ride itself was fantastic, offering plenty of clear views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, making for great photo opportunities. You can get there via the Manly Fast Ferry or the Sydney Ferry. We also walked over to Shelly Beach, where there are plenty of hiking trails with amazing photo opportunities. After an initial stretch of easy to moderate rough terrain, most of the trails are flat with a few steps and are very well maintained. The trails are lined with beautiful plants, birds, and flora. I wish I had more time to fully enjoy the trails.

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Sisi

Novice Beachgoer • 3 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

Traveling to Manly by ferry is a delightful experience, and Manly's beaches have a unique charm in early autumn. Near the swimming pool at the northern end of the beach, you can climb a small cliff. At the top, there's a small cave that serves as a minor attraction. While it may not be particularly magical, it's still worth a visit.

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Flex

Novice Beachgoer • 3 weeks ago

10 Exceptional

In my opinion, this is the most stunning beach in the Sydney area. The wide promenade lined with iconic pines, along with the beach featuring a surf school and numerous beach volleyball courts, make it ideal for both sports and relaxation. The wooden pavilions are a testament to Manly Beach's history as a hotspot for high society in the 1900s. Compared to Bondi Beach, Manly Beach is my absolute favorite.