Manly Beach

Great beach. Lots of volleyball, and warm water. A little crowded in the afternoon, but worth it if you can find a spot.

Nice and quiet beach with a lovely boardwalk with lots of stores to shop and plenty of eateries.

Gorgeous! Tons of space to spread out. Tons of waves. And lots of shops and restaurants in the area. There’s also public restrooms as well as pick nick benches.

Mmmmmm sun, sand, fish, many delightful places to enjoy around.
Manly is a peaceful and wonderful place to be. The beach is amazing and clean and if you swim you can usually see many fish and pretty sea creatures!
Public transport is easier if you don’t live local as parking is hard to find and pricey.

Less famous than Bondi, and therefore less crowded, I much preferred Manly Beach to its brother down the road. If you have the luxury of a rented car, drive up to a viewing point at the end of the beach — the views over the turquoise bay really are spectacular.
The walkway from the very popular ferry terminal down to the beach is pedestrianised, and looked like a lovely area. If I’m back in Sydney I would definitely return to Manly over Bondi.

What can I say I was born and raised here I am lucky enough to be in one of the nicest areas in Australia wether u want to go out and experience good food or relax on the beach go to the pub manly beach has it all. Only a bus or a ferry from city or circular and it’s a culture shock for most it’s layed back and hassle free

As a beach lover, there is no way I am passing up one of the best beaches in the world. Manly is very different from Bondi — it feels more casual. You see more families hanging out here. The waves here seem to be friendlier to beginners. (Disclaimer: I don’t surf but want to learn.) Definitely a place I will keep returning.

Amazing beach. Just got back to New York a few days ago and miss it already. Though I like Bondi beach better, Manly is still a beautiful beach. You can rent a pair of beach chairs and umbrella for roughly $ 45. Came in handy in the super hot sun.

They don’t call it the insular peninsula for nothing!
Manly Beach is all kinds of amazing. Sun, Surf, Sand, Sex appeal. All covered. It’s no wonder then that locals tend to stay IN Manly. They have their own beach!
Catch the ferry over early morning and make a day of it here. The courso and foreshore (5 steps away from the beach) offer some great eats and pubs to get yourself situated for a long day of relaxation and fun — making it a top family day out, or perfect for a sesh with your crew after a day of body bashing those waves. The ferry ride itself is a cracker, and you get exquisite views of Sydney waterfront properties (we can all dream) during the entire ride.
The best time of day to come is probably any time. Sadly no matter when you do come there is always going to be a tonne of people here, and that really is the only downside… It is crowded. I came here mid-​morning on a weekday recently and it was chockers.

20 – 30 ferry ride from Circular Quay at about 16 round trip per person will get u to Manly, def one of the best beaches in the area. Plus, the ride over is pretty interesting too! Gorgeous, huge trees are the backdrop of a scenic beach.
This place is wayyyy better than Bondi and had a much less touristy feel so we were surprised to find that there weren’t many people here. The quaint town has an assortment of bars, restaurants and rental shops for all sorts of water activities.
After a full day of fun we reluctantly headed back… just don’t be like us and nearly miss the last ferry out! Def a close one and not worth the stress: P

It’s one of Sydney’s world-​famous beaches for a reason.
It’s beautiful. A long, golden ribbon of sand, with crashing swell, dramatic rocks at the Queenscliff end, a sheltered cove at the Shelly Beach end. Paths for walkers and cyclists. Sunbakers, swimmers, surfers.
There’s lots to do. Obviously the watersports. Beach volleyball? Easy. Kids playgrounds? Yep. Bars and restaurants? Almost too many!
Less crowded, and far less touristy than Bondi. Manly embodies all the best bits of Sydney beach life.
I’ll admit my view may be slightly coloured by the fact that, as a Manly ratepayer, I get up to 4 hours of free parking each day.

This is by far my favorite beach in Sydney. Less crowded and less touristy than Bondi.
The ferry ride from the city is gorgeous! You can appreciate sweeping views of the Harbour and admire the beautiful houses along the waterfront.
Manly is the cutest beach town and when you walk from the Harbour, down the corso and finally see the beach, you can’t help but gasp.
It’s great for swimming, surfing, tanning, beach volleyball. There’s a row of beach volleyball nets waiting to be occupied! It’s fun to watch or play. The boardwalk is perfect for a morning run or afternoon walk.
Make sure to walk around to Shelly Beach and up to North Head for an amazing lookout point.
I love this beach and the surrounding coastal walks!

I love Manly beach! I’m not a huge beach person, but I have to say, this beach definitely has it’s perks.
Manly may be one of the more touristy parts of Sydney, but if you know how to get away from the crowds of people that gather right at the entrance of the beach, it can actually prove to be a very relaxing Sunday spot. There is always lots of beach front, even on hot and sunny days.
I also love that they have beach volleyball courts that are always available. I’ve never had to wait for a spot and it’s really fun to just have a chilled out sunday.
I would definitely recommend!

One of the best beach ever, perfect to learn surfing, to get tan or enjoy one of the many restaurant around. If you walk along Manly beach you will arrive at Shelly beach, smaller but more peaceful.
You just have to mingle with the crowd as Manly is really visited by tourist or local.
Off into the sunset just run to Manly wharf pub for a nice view (get lucky to have a seat !)

Definitely take the harbor ferry here — amazing views. Keep in mind from the ferry stop you walk a short distance down a pedestrian street to the beach. We stopped for souvenir shirts on the way.
The beach is very pretty, with the pine trees on one side and the ocean on the other. Public bathroom is crowded since it was a really nice day, but clean enough.

If you plan to surf then bring flip flops and leave your camera an phone at home. Otherwise you can rent a locker with your surfboard for only $ 3 more.
The conditions were perfect when I arrived. 2 – 3 foot and clean with offshore winds. Not sure if this is the norm but it was my first time surfing perfect waves sans wetsuit in 6 months (I’m from California).

Manly is everything it’s cracked up to be, with a large, sandy beach, lots of people, chilled out atmosphere, and plenty of shops and restaurants.
We only managed to stay out for an hour or so — my skin’s not used to the Australian heat! — before heading the Jelly Fish for breakfast, but it was very relaxing and there’s a little something for everyone. I had a great time watching the surfers and paddle boarders as it’s a completely different way of life to back home!
Come over on the ferry and you can see some great views, right out to sea. If you’re not a fan of boats (like me) perhaps head inside when you’re crossing the area where the ocean meets the harbour — it can get a little bit choppy.
A brilliant day out that’s well worth it.

Manly Beach is exquisite! It’s called Surf City with reason. It reminds me of Huntington Beach in SoCal. The waves crashing on the shore are music to my soul. The nap I took on Manly Beach was the most relaxed I’ve been in a long time! The people watching here is fantastic and there’s an array of shops anf restaurants on The Corso leading up to the beach. You can find deals here too. I bought a Billabong Manly surf hoodie for only $ 25! The ferry ride over from Circular Quay is a beautiful journey too providing the best views of the Sydney Harbor! 12 miles from Sydney. A thousand miles from cares!

Manly beach covers a big area but it does get really packed over weekends or summer. There are also heaps of restaurants/​pubs/​fast food along the broadwalk. (Coles supermarket nearby too!)
In my opinion, the area looks very similar to Bondi Beach.

You have to go to Manly Beach when in Sydney on holiday. Take the ferry from Circular Quay for a budget harbor cruise. If you have at least one adult and one kid, you can get the Sunday Funday pass for all Sydney public transportation for I think $ 5.00 per person. This includes the Manly Ferry. Woohoo.
Different sections of the beach have different waves and the boardwalk is such fun.
Sometimes the currents are strong — try your luck at getting sucked out to sea & learn what it’s like to be an Aussie! The Hawaiians could do it before breakfast.

Wunderschöner Strand in der Nähe von Sydney!
Mit der Fähre von Circular Quay fährt man ca. 30 Minuten nach Manly. Die Fahrt mit der Fähre selbst ist schon sehr nett, da man einen wunderschönen Blick auf die Skyline von Sydney bekommt!
Manly Beach ist ein schöner Sandstrand wo einige Surfer ihrem Hobby nachgehen, entlang der Promenade findet man Kaffees, Lokale, Surfershops, etc.
Auch die Nadelbäume die sich entlang der Promenade befinden sorgen für eine sehr schöné Kulisse!
Leider hatte ich nur einen Vormittag Zeit, ich hätte sehr gerne mehr Zeit in Manly verbracht — jedenfalls ist es einen Abstecher wert wenn man mal in Sydney ist!
Die Fähren verkehren im 30 Minuten Takt, hin und Retour für ca. 15 australische Dollar.

Toller Strand, mit der Beste, den ich dort besucht habe! Warmes Wasser, sauberer Strand, tolle Wellen. Als wir dort waren, baute ein Sandburgenbauer gerade ein Kunstwerk, toll.

On y va en Ferry depuis Circular quay environ 30 minutes de trajet, sans abonnement mymulti, le trajet vous coûte 12 – 13 $. Arrivé là bas, il vous faut traverser le Corso, rue piétonne qui sent le surf et le fast food! Vous né manquerez pas les boutiques spécialisées dans le surf (Quicksilver, Billabong) et les boutiques de vêtements communes aux autres quartiers de Sydney. Les grands drapeaux Enjoy Manly vous identique que vous êtes arrivés à destination, la plage est immense, vous trouverez bien une petite place en plein été pour faire bronzette, mais attention aux baignades rafraichissantes à la saison des jellyfishes qui peuvent être redoutables!

Il faut prendre le Ferry pour y arriver. Cela permet pour l’occasion de profiter de la baie de Sydney. A Manly, il y a d’un coté la plage et de l’autre une balade sur les falaises où l’on voit toute la baie de Sydney. La station en elle-​même n’est pas très intéressante en revanche

Um preisgünstig den Hafen von Sydney zu erkunden, empfiehlt sich eine Fährüberfahrt vom Hafen im Zentrum (Darling Harbour) nach Manly. Manly ist jetzt meiner Meinung nach nicht so unbedingt etwas Besonderes (viele junge Leute, In-​Treff), aber um schnell und günstig seine Füße (oder mehr) in den Ozean zu tauchen, sehr gut geeignet

Y aller c’est l’occasion de pouvoir admirer le temps d’une croisière en ferry le Port Jackson et bien sûr les 2 icônes de Sydnez: Opera House et Harbour Bridge sans oublier la baie de sydney.
Considéré comme l’une des principales stations balnéaires avec Bondi Beach, elle a la particularité d’avoir 2 fronts de mer: l’un par la baie et l’autre par l’océan pacifique.
Mainly Beach est accessible par la grande rue commerçante The Corso cad de l’autre côté de la baie en traversant une place avec des restaurants, cinéma et un square: à peine 5 min à pied.
JE VOUS LE CONSEILLE.

Wirklich wunderschöner Strand. Weitläufig gute Restaurants verteilt an der Strandpromenade
Wer in der City wohnt — die Fahrt mit der Fähre vom Circular Quay ist wunderschön.