Manly Beach

Manly Beach is a beach situated in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Australia. From north to south, the three main sections are Queenscliff, North Steyne, and South Steyne.

Manly is one of Sydney's most popular seaside destinations and is one of Australia's most popular beaches. Full of attractions and exciting activities including Manly Beach, Oceanworld, kayaking, swimming, tennis, golf, beach volleyball, roller blading, scenic and historical walks, art, parasailing, scuba diving, fishing, dining and so much more. Manly is the perfect destination for your next Sydney escape. The prominent icon that symbolises the beaches and the ocean of Manly is the Norfolk Island Pine.

Within walking distance of Manly Beach along the oceanway is Fairy Bower and Shelley Beach. There are shops, restaurants, night clubs, and dive bars in town.

The beach was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip for the indigenous people living there. He wrote about them, "Their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".

Shelly Beach (also sometimes referred as Shelley Beach) is a beach located in the Manly area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is close to North Head and Fairy Bower.

Fairy Bower is a beach in the Manly area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Fairy Bower is an affluent area, located close to Shelly Beach and North Head. A scenic walk links Manly Beach to Fairy Bower and Shelly Beach.