Manly, Sydney: Things to Do & Map

Reached by the scenic ferry from Circular Quay, Manly fronts a golden ocean beach backed by the Corso's cafes and surf shops, with the Manly to Spit coastal walk and Shelly Beach snorkelling just around the headland.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Manly

Manly Beach
★ 4.7 · 3.7k
Beach★
Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries.
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Anita Gelato Manly
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 10:30 PM
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Uuli's Antique Shop
★ 4.9 · 100
Antique Market
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Manly Markets 2095
★ 4.4 · 1.2k
Market
Weekend venue with stalls selling local art, handmade jewelry & street food in a coastal setting.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Bits of Australia
Specialty Store
A shop offering Australian-made gifts and souvenirs, including products featuring Aboriginal art and native animals, with royalties paid to artists.
Mon
12:30 PM – 5 PM
Tue
10 AM – 5 PM
Wed
12:30 PM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Manly

The Cumberland
★ 4.8 · 372
Cocktail Bar· A$40–60
An underground speakeasy-style bar, it is known for its cocktails, wine, spirits, and food like mixed boards and chorizo, with entry through a deli and down a spiral staircase.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 10 PM
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Pocket Pizza
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Italian· A$20–40
Typical Italian plates & pizzas pair with wines & aperitifs in a cosy, brick-lined space with a bar.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 10 PM
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Showbox Coffee
★ 4.7 · 394
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Upscale cafe meals and rotating speciality brews in a snug venue with trendy, industrial decor.
Mon–Tue
6 AM – 2 PM
Wed
6 AM – 1:30 PM
Thu–Fri
6 AM – 2 PM
Sat
6 AM – 2 PM
Sun
6 AM – 2 PM
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Paolo's Cafe and Aperitivo Bar
★ 4.9 · 153
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
7 AM – 12:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 12:30 PM
Sun
7 AM – 12:30 PM
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Kushi2095
★ 4.9 · 494
Izakaya· $20-60
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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Bonsai by 4 Pines
★ 4.9 · 484
Japanese· $20-100
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
4 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Jipang (Since 1993)
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Japanese· A$20–40
Every day
11:30 AM – 8 PM
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Bottega Sydney (Manly)
★ 4.8 · 529
Sandwich Shop· A$1–20
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 4 PM
Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Manly Grill
★ 4.4 · 2.3k
Steakhouse· A$20–100
Classic steak, fish and oysters in a busy, rustic-chic locale with outdoor tables and ocean views.
Every day
8 AM – 9 PM
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Rollers Bakehouse
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Bakery· A$1–20
A stylish cafe and bakery in Manly, known for its variety of fresh, flaky pastries, including croissants, monkey bread, and cinnamon scrolls, alongside hot chocolate and other drinks.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
7 AM – 3 PM
Sun
7 AM – 2 PM
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Barrel One
★ 4.5 · 212
Bagels· A$1–20
A cafe in Manly known for its bagels, including smoked trout, Reuben, smoked salmon, and pastrami varieties, alongside coffee and breakfast rolls.
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2 PM
Sun
7 AM – 2 PM
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