Balmoral Beach in Mosman is home to vegan cafes, activewear and dogs....more specifically, people in activewear walking dogs to vegan cafes. Okay, that's slightly stereotypical, I admit. In all seriousness though, Balmoral Beach has a lot going for it. Split into 3 sections, the far side is bordered by the Boat House Cafe (which is a must to visit). This is home to huge trees, a great playground, and sheltered picnic/BBQ areas. On the other side of the Boat House, you will find a netted swi[...]
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Chinamans Beach is a beautiful inlet located right by "the Spit" in Mosman. A little more secluded and less well-known than other beaches in the area, Chinamans is perfect for a romantic picnic for two or a relaxing Saturday after[...]
There are not many bad things I could say about Clontarf Beach, especially if you have children! Clontarf is situated opposite 'The Spit' in a little inlet. While it is surrounded by yachts and many other boats anchored here, ther[...]
Although Forty Baskets is hidden behind beautiful houses in Balgowlah Heights and the entrance is not well signed, this beach is not unpopular. It is particularly great for families, as the beach is flat, there is a netted swimmin[...]
Basin Beach is situated just around the corner of Mona Vale Beach, on the same strip of sand. It is the calmer than mona vale, and waves are usually flat - except for a small surf break right on the rocks at Mona Vale rock pool. I[...]
Station Beach is situated at the very tip of the Northern Beaches Peninsula - on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach. It stretches almost the length of Palm Beach and is accessible via the same carparks. In order to hike up to the Ba[...]
Snapperman Beach, though not necessarily the best place to swim, has a great community vibe - especially on the weekend. The beach runs from Sandy Point (south) to Pittwater Park (north) and is the perfect setup for a family picni[...]
Dee Why Beach stretches for almost 2kms to Long Reef Point and is perfect if you're looking for some community vibes! Dee Why is a great beach for families and lovely for picnics. It is fully equipped with an enclosed playground,[...]
Whale Beach is a gorgeous beach nestled amongst pine trees and huge houses at the tip of the Northern Beaches, in between Palm Beach and Avalon. It isn't so easy to locate, so it is far less crowded and mostly visited by locals. A[...]
Freshwater Beach would probably be my favourite beach in Sydney! This gorgeous beach is located just around the corner from Manly, further off the main road. Because the beach is smaller than others and protected on both ends, the[...]