Little Manly Beach
A lovely sheltered harbour beach at Manly in Sydney with a 4.5 rating across 12 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Little Manly Beach sits on Stuart Street in Manly, one of Sydney's most popular northern beach suburbs, on the calm harbour side. A 4.5 rating from 12 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, calm harbour beach — a sheltered stretch of sand that's a genuine favourite for a safe swim, a paddle, a picnic or simply relaxing by the water, a lovely family-friendly alternative to the surf near Manly. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim safely. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 64
- Popularity
- 34
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues
Ripples Little Manly
$Stylish beachside cafe with sea views offering breakfast, lunch & dinner for eat-in & takeaways.
Manly Lifestyle Club
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Felons Brewing Co. Manly
$$Casual pub grub and seafood in a popular, waterfront bar with live DJs and outdoor jetty seating.
1979 Manly
Bars in Manly, Sydney.
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