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Manly Beach

Steyne St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 2 9976 1430
Ranked #15 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 476 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
Traveler Description: Manly Beach is "seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care"  - a quote penned by the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company who were in... more »
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San Mateo, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

So much fun. I had never been on a surfboard before. The teachers really know how to teach and in a matter of minutes, I was able to stand up on the board and ride a wave in. Definitely an awesome experience that I hope to do again some day. More

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Melbourne Victoria
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Lovely clean beach, a wonderful day out. Perfect for families! More

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Sussex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Manly has a great feel to it and the beach even more so. It is the centre of all activity in Manly and it was great to watch the surfers and families at play. The beach was clean and the restrooms were too! An ideal beach for families, friends and fitness freaks! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We liked the beautiful clean beach and lovely restaurants. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Such a cute wee beach, surrounded by bars, restaurants, shops and cafes. Great to visit and soak up some sun. More

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Brisbane
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Nice beach, great eating places very relaxing place to go for lunch More

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Darmstadt, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

great beach onthe ocean (not an inner harbour beach!) close to the city, although a bit full during the main season. Also nice the option to wander to Shelley beach if one is keen to swim in calmer waters or enjoy the sunset in the cove. More

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Australia
Top Contributor
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Stroll down the beach. The Bower restaurant (on the way to Shelley Beach) is to die for - modern australian. For outstanding " posh" fish and chips, go to Mongers near Coles More

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Brisbane
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Loved the ferry trip, the harbour, fish n chips on the beach, great shops and coffee and must see. More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Gets a bit overcrowded in holiday season,but the beach is fantastic and clean lots going on,surfing,beach volley ball,long boarding,lifeguards everywhere just sit back and watch world go by More

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