Little Manly Beach

Little Manly Beach is a calm, harbour-side beach in Manly, Sydney, known for being family-friendly with a netted swimming enclosure and shallow, protected waters. Located just a short walk from Manly Wharf, it features a kiosk, playground, picnic areas, and beautiful views of Sydney Harbour from the adjacent Little Manly Point reserve. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing, especially when conditions are windy at ocean beaches. Key features Calm and safe waters: The beach is in a sheltered cove, making it ideal for swimming, with a netted area that is great for children. Family-friendly: It is very popular with families, with a playground and grassy areas for picnics. Amenities: There is a kiosk for food and drinks, and picnic tables are available. Activities: Besides swimming, it's a good spot for snorkeling and fishing. Proximity: It is located about a 10-minute walk from Manly Wharf, making it easily accessible. Little Manly Point: Adjacent to the beach, this elevated reserve offers stunning panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and includes open space and amenities. How to get there From Manly Wharf: It's a short, approximately 10-minute walk to the beach

great little beach stones throw away from the main manly beach. It was a bit crowded when we went however there was a few parking spots here and there.

I followed Google Maps from North Narrabeen, where I was staying at this time down to Little Manly Beach via Pittwater Rd. Saturday morning was hectic but the traffic was moving. I walked around LMB taking in the beautiful scenery from this location. With views over to Sydney and a lot of photo opportunities. The parking is adequate and no charge to park. Families were enjoying the playground above LMB. The location is marbled with meandering paths and appears to be suitable for wheelchair ♿️ access. I would suggest having a companion with you for assistance on slightly steeper paths. I was however disappointed with the Beach Cafe with its expensive food items, as was the lady in front of me, at this point, I took my option and departed the queue. Other patrons appeared to be alright with it. The beach is lovely and well-protected. I was impressed with the "Penguin Sign" painted on the pathway. Who would have expected the Penguins at this location? It wasn't as busy as I expected for such a beautiful spot. Enjoy your day and take a picnic lunch with you.

There is a concrete boat ramp on the eastern end of the beach, one of the few concrete ramps on the northern shore of Port Jackson. Behind the beach are public toilets and a kiosk. The beach is a popular place for families because of the presence of the baths and a grassed picnic area, as well as a children's playground.

Beautiful place. Saw a group of teenagers climb onto a property and then get shooed away by its owners. Probably was like 200 teenagers at this beach total maybe 300 people. They were in big groups. They don’t scare me because I’m 22 and I have a perfect body and mind. So I had fun. But if you are self conscious or scared of teenagers this is not the beach for you