Food Scene
Popular for breakfasts and lunches - big serves, surfy style food.
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Curly's on the Corner
77 Pitt RdPopular for breakfasts and lunches - big serves, surfy style food.
Albert & Moore
2 Moore RdPopular for coffee and light meals
The Thai And I
26 The StrandTake away or eat in, one of the longest standing eateries on The Strand.
Bulky, vegetarian food. do Take away, then short walk to eat on beach.
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Emelia’s Vegetarian Restaurant
41 Griffin RdBulky, vegetarian food. do Take away, then short walk to eat on beach.
Seafood at the Beach
12 The StrandFish and Chips, then walk across road to eat on the beach. Can get busy.
Location, Location, Location! This cafe is right on the beach and less than 10 min walk from our home. They open at 6:30 am daily. You can have breakfast, lunch, or just pick up a coffee.
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Gusto On The Beach
Carrington ParadeLocation, Location, Location! This cafe is right on the beach and less than 10 min walk from our home. They open at 6:30 am daily. You can have breakfast, lunch, or just pick up a coffee.
Mrs Jones the Baker
1-3 Moore LnVery yummy, for a treat: cakes, breads and icecreams
A short walk from home, heading away forth beach. Popular with locals, especially mums from the nearby primary school.
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Penny Lane Café
31 Brighton StA short walk from home, heading away forth beach. Popular with locals, especially mums from the nearby primary school.
2 minutes from Freshwater beach, eat in or takeaway to eat on the adjacent park or at the beach.
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Shaka @ Freshwater
37 Moore Rd2 minutes from Freshwater beach, eat in or takeaway to eat on the adjacent park or at the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stella Blu
18 The StrandDelicious food but a little bit more pricey
New on the scene at Freshwater, this funky bar is the place to socialise. The indoor area opens onto a large verandah, that captures the local breeze. Food is bar friendly, rather than a restaurant meal.
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Stowaway Bar
1-3 Moore RdNew on the scene at Freshwater, this funky bar is the place to socialise. The indoor area opens onto a large verandah, that captures the local breeze. Food is bar friendly, rather than a restaurant meal.
Shopping
Very large shopping centre. Department stores, specialty stores, Coles, Woolies, Aldi.
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Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdVery large shopping centre. Department stores, specialty stores, Coles, Woolies, Aldi.
Lawrence Street
Lawrence StreetIGA, butcher, chemist, boutique dress shops etc
Parks & Nature
Great ocean views
Turn around at lookout, or continue all the way to Dee Why if you want a longer walk
COOH Organic Cafe detour
Dee Why Head
Great ocean views
Turn around at lookout, or continue all the way to Dee Why if you want a longer walk
COOH Organic Cafe detour
Very gentle walk that takes about 45 mins.
Detour to Curly's on the corner for meal or coffee.
Curl Curl Lagoon
Very gentle walk that takes about 45 mins.
Detour to Curly's on the corner for meal or coffee.
This walk is unique. It starts from above South Curl Curl rock pool, and takes you right along the rock platform, towards Freshwater.
Carrington Pde at The Drive station
This walk is unique. It starts from above South Curl Curl rock pool, and takes you right along the rock platform, towards Freshwater.
North Curl Curl Beach
This is the protected end of Curl Curl beach.
The surf can be rough here, so take note of the flags and life savers.
Rock pool is very accessible, including for young children.
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South Curl Curl Beach
The surf can be rough here, so take note of the flags and life savers.
Rock pool is very accessible, including for young children.
Essentials
All the basics you would need are available here.
A little more closer than Coles and Woolies at Dee Why. Catch the 139 bus, or make a medium-long walk.
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IGA Freshwater
All the basics you would need are available here.
A little more closer than Coles and Woolies at Dee Why. Catch the 139 bus, or make a medium-long walk.
Coles, Woolworths, chemist, post office etc are all within a stones throw of the western end of Oaks Ave, Dee Why. Once at Dee Why beach, it's a 5-10 minute walk, away from the beach.
Oaks Avenue
Oaks AvenueColes, Woolworths, chemist, post office etc are all within a stones throw of the western end of Oaks Ave, Dee Why. Once at Dee Why beach, it's a 5-10 minute walk, away from the beach.
Arts & Culture
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeLocal and other art wok is on display
This space is used by the community to display work of local artists and other creative projects. It doesn't alleys have exhibitions, but it's worth popping in when one is running. Entry is usually free.
Creative Space
105 Abbott RdThis space is used by the community to display work of local artists and other creative projects. It doesn't alleys have exhibitions, but it's worth popping in when one is running. Entry is usually free.
Sightseeing
Fantastic views across the harbour, from Fairfax Lookout. No public transport. Very popular viewing spot for start of Sydney Hobart yacht race and other harbour events.
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North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveFantastic views across the harbour, from Fairfax Lookout. No public transport. Very popular viewing spot for start of Sydney Hobart yacht race and other harbour events.