Manly 2095
Neighbourhood

33.6333° S, 151.3312° E

Surf culture meets laid-back sophistication.

Manly is where coastal cool meets casual buzz. Wrapped by surf breaks and the bushland of North Head, it’s a beachside playground with a city edge.

Locals live the drift. Skiff club sundowners, ferry rides to The Rocks, ocean swims, and gelato-fuelled strolls. Streets are lined with cafés, bars, and boutiques, all set against a backdrop of rolling waves and rugged headlands.

It’s effortless, salty, and always alive.

We’ve pulled together our favourite spots to surf, sip, shop, stay, play, chill, and get Saltee.

The Saltee Bucket List

  • Surf

    Dawn reef break before ferries arrive

  • Sip

    Post-surf espresso on The Corso

  • Shop

    Surf culture and conscious coastal labels

  • Stay

    Harbour-view slow stays

  • Play

    Swim and ferry loop escapes

  • Chill

    Watch the harbour turn gold

distilleries

6

breweries

2

makers & producers

15

cafes & restaurants

7

26

2,000

kilograms of plastic removed from the ocean

saltee stays