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Avalon Beach (2107)
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Best Beaches near Avalon Beach
About the Suburb
Explore 4 beaches near Avalon Beach, a laid-back northern beaches community with a protected rock pool and active surf club. Flanked by sandstone headlands, Avalon has a village feel that sets it apart from Sydney's more urban beaches.
What Makes It Special
- •Avalon Cinema - charming single-screen cinema in the village centre
- •Independent bookshops, cafés, and galleries with a creative community
- •Barefoot bowls and sunset drinks at the Avalon Beach RSL with ocean views
Getting There
45 minutes from Sydney CBD by car. Bus 199 from Manly or L90 from the city - allow 90 minutes. Paid parking at Avalon Beach carpark. No train.
Best Time to Visit
Autumn for warm water and clean east swells. The rock pool is swimmable year-round. Avoid summer weekends when the carpark fills by 9am.