Jacqueline’s guidebook
Friday night drinks
It's a local secret but open to the public. A great start to your weekend in Avalon. Wash off the week with a glass of Rose!
Kids welcome and if they're old enough, can play in the sand below while the adults relax with a birds eye view.
15 locals recommend
Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club
558A Barrenjoey RdIt's a local secret but open to the public. A great start to your weekend in Avalon. Wash off the week with a glass of Rose!
Kids welcome and if they're old enough, can play in the sand below while the adults relax with a birds eye view.
My Favourite Avalon Restaurants
Flourish is a small restaurant with a wine bar feel. Great food and live music from time to time on a Friday night. You might feel as though you've stumbled upon an intimate party!
41 locals recommend
Flourish Avalon
19 Avalon ParadeFlourish is a small restaurant with a wine bar feel. Great food and live music from time to time on a Friday night. You might feel as though you've stumbled upon an intimate party!
An authentic little French restaurant with great atmosphere. Always full so don't forget to book. Request a table on the footpath or at the window bar if there's just the 2 of you and you enjoy the people watching. Table's for family groups too.
85 locals recommend
Bistro Boulevard
40 Avalon ParadeAn authentic little French restaurant with great atmosphere. Always full so don't forget to book. Request a table on the footpath or at the window bar if there's just the 2 of you and you enjoy the people watching. Table's for family groups too.
Alma modern Mexican, is at the crossroads and the heart of Avalon. Its a super place to chill with your Rosé on an outdoor cane sofa and people watch with a bowl of Guacamole.
58 locals recommend
Alma
47 Old Barrenjoey RdAlma modern Mexican, is at the crossroads and the heart of Avalon. Its a super place to chill with your Rosé on an outdoor cane sofa and people watch with a bowl of Guacamole.
Bar Elvina
50 Old Barrenjoey RoadBrunch, lunch and afternoon drinks
Further a field is The Boathouse
They have several locations but the original on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach is pretty special for brunch, lunch or afternoon drinks and Instagram worthy views across Pittwater.
Try also Barrenjoey House, lunch and dinner. Or take a ferry to the Patonga Pub. I love their look, everything they touch is gorgeous from the food to the interiors, to the tropical gardens they create.
212 locals recommend
The Boathouse Palm Beach
Further a field is The Boathouse
They have several locations but the original on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach is pretty special for brunch, lunch or afternoon drinks and Instagram worthy views across Pittwater.
Try also Barrenjoey House, lunch and dinner. Or take a ferry to the Patonga Pub. I love their look, everything they touch is gorgeous from the food to the interiors, to the tropical gardens they create.
Sightseeing
A fantastic walk to the lighthouse. Start on the Pittwater side. Great views from the top!
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdA beautiful picnic Spot and safe swimming with little kids
This is a dream like spot for a picnic, or sunset drinks. Its on the Pittwater side and the water is calm. Grassy spots for the picnic rug.
68 locals recommend
Clareville Beach Reserve
28 Delecta AveThis is a dream like spot for a picnic, or sunset drinks. Its on the Pittwater side and the water is calm. Grassy spots for the picnic rug.
Great take away
Curry By the Curve
25 Hudson Parade