Pearl Beach Guidebook

Anna
Pearl Beach Guidebook

Food scene

Takeaway coffee from the General Store is my usual morning stroll. The kids go for the lunchtime burgers and chicken salt chips! Also a good selection of ice creams and drinks (but not a place to pick up groceries). The Cafe is currently being updated and is a lovely spot to site and have a coffee, brunch or lunch right across from the beach. Both dog friendly :-) https://www.pearlbeachcafe.com/
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Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store
1 Pearl Parade
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Takeaway coffee from the General Store is my usual morning stroll. The kids go for the lunchtime burgers and chicken salt chips! Also a good selection of ice creams and drinks (but not a place to pick up groceries). The Cafe is currently being updated and is a lovely spot to site and have a coffee, brunch or lunch right across from the beach. Both dog friendly :-) https://www.pearlbeachcafe.com/
Fining dining in a simple but elegant beachfront restaurant, a must for a special weekend away and booking is recommended. https://www.pearlsonthebeach.com.au/
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Pearls on the Beach
1 Tourmaline Ave
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Fining dining in a simple but elegant beachfront restaurant, a must for a special weekend away and booking is recommended. https://www.pearlsonthebeach.com.au/
10 mins drive from Pearl Beach, The Box on the waster is a lovely waterside diner with views over the inlet and across to Wagstaffe. The takeaway Kiosk is also a great place to grab a coffee and stroll along the Esplanade. https://www.theboxonthewater.com/
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The BOX on the Water
The Esplanade
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10 mins drive from Pearl Beach, The Box on the waster is a lovely waterside diner with views over the inlet and across to Wagstaffe. The takeaway Kiosk is also a great place to grab a coffee and stroll along the Esplanade. https://www.theboxonthewater.com/
Great food, coffee and atmosphere make Coast a top pick for brunch or lunch. Reservations now available at Open Table. 10 mins drive from Pearl Beach. https://www.thecoastsociety.com/
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Coast 175
175 Ocean View Rd
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Great food, coffee and atmosphere make Coast a top pick for brunch or lunch. Reservations now available at Open Table. 10 mins drive from Pearl Beach. https://www.thecoastsociety.com/
I don't quite understand how they make their juices so delicious. Open in the mornings for amazing juices and salad boxes that will leave you feeling great. There are also a few 'less healthy' treats there which are equally delicious. https://www.lovecentralcoast.com/eat-drink/cafes-casual-dining/ettalong-beach/inner-glow-kiosk-ettalong-beach
Innerglow Kiosk
366 Ocean View Rd
I don't quite understand how they make their juices so delicious. Open in the mornings for amazing juices and salad boxes that will leave you feeling great. There are also a few 'less healthy' treats there which are equally delicious. https://www.lovecentralcoast.com/eat-drink/cafes-casual-dining/ettalong-beach/inner-glow-kiosk-ettalong-beach
A staple waterfront venue for amazing cocktails, simple modern cuisine and great holiday vibes. Drive across at sunset for beautiful views to the west and into Brisbane Waters National Park from the top of the hill. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, plus a takeaway Kiosk. Local tip: time your arrival to beat the Palm Beach ferry https://www.theboathousehotelpatonga.com.au/
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The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga Dr
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A staple waterfront venue for amazing cocktails, simple modern cuisine and great holiday vibes. Drive across at sunset for beautiful views to the west and into Brisbane Waters National Park from the top of the hill. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, plus a takeaway Kiosk. Local tip: time your arrival to beat the Palm Beach ferry https://www.theboathousehotelpatonga.com.au/
Right on the beach, what better way to enjoy a marguerita, or anything else for that matter. Casual food and drinks with a holiday vibe. Open for lunch every day and dinner Weds-Sun, plus a takeaway kiosk for lunches and ice creams. https://www.margaritadaze.com.au/
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Margarita Daze
345 Trafalgar Ave
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Right on the beach, what better way to enjoy a marguerita, or anything else for that matter. Casual food and drinks with a holiday vibe. Open for lunch every day and dinner Weds-Sun, plus a takeaway kiosk for lunches and ice creams. https://www.margaritadaze.com.au/
Best Fish 'n Chips in town IMO.
Mum's Seafood Kitchen
232 West St
Best Fish 'n Chips in town IMO.
Excellent Thai food delivered to your door. https://www.wandeethaiumina.com.au/
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Wandee Thai Restaurant
327 West St
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Excellent Thai food delivered to your door. https://www.wandeethaiumina.com.au/
Great Coffee stop in Ettalong
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Lords of Pour
199a Ocean View Rd
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Great Coffee stop in Ettalong
Good coffee, pastries, specialty foods, toasted focaccia and fantastic home made pasta. Yum. Mostly take out (limited seating), 8am - 2.30pm https://youngbarons.com/
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Young Barons
73 Blackwall Rd
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Good coffee, pastries, specialty foods, toasted focaccia and fantastic home made pasta. Yum. Mostly take out (limited seating), 8am - 2.30pm https://youngbarons.com/
Boutique local Gin distillery with a cafe offering coffee and Gelato in Erina (40 mins)
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Bar Botanica
25 Portsmouth Rd
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Boutique local Gin distillery with a cafe offering coffee and Gelato in Erina (40 mins)

Sightseeing

This is a fantastic and very manageable walk that offers spectacular views back towards Pearl Beach, and further on toward across the Brisbane Waster all the way to Gosford. Look out for the sign at the top of the hill between Pearl Beach and Umina and park by the reservoir. NB there are unfenced cliffs off the trail so that's something to keep in mind with children and pets.
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Mount Ettalong Lookout
135 Patonga Dr
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This is a fantastic and very manageable walk that offers spectacular views back towards Pearl Beach, and further on toward across the Brisbane Waster all the way to Gosford. Look out for the sign at the top of the hill between Pearl Beach and Umina and park by the reservoir. NB there are unfenced cliffs off the trail so that's something to keep in mind with children and pets.
A short walk to the end of Greenpoint Road reveals this reserve which opens onto the rocks and caves overlooking Lion Island and Barrenjoey Head. Clamber over the rocks to make your way to an isolated beach further south, or head north back to Pearl Beach via the rock pool.
Paul Landa Reserve
A short walk to the end of Greenpoint Road reveals this reserve which opens onto the rocks and caves overlooking Lion Island and Barrenjoey Head. Clamber over the rocks to make your way to an isolated beach further south, or head north back to Pearl Beach via the rock pool.
Great for kids learning to swim or surf. There are two Surf clubs at Umina, this is the southern one at the Cove, enter from Sydney Ave or Ocean Beach Road.
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Umina Surf Life Saving Club
509 Ocean Beach Rd
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Great for kids learning to swim or surf. There are two Surf clubs at Umina, this is the southern one at the Cove, enter from Sydney Ave or Ocean Beach Road.
Another great spot for patrolled swimming. Further north towards Ettalong, this club is easily accessed from the Esplanade near Trafalgar Ave.
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Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club
176 The Esplanade
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Another great spot for patrolled swimming. Further north towards Ettalong, this club is easily accessed from the Esplanade near Trafalgar Ave.
A great little side trip from Pearl Beach, you can walkover the fire trail for a 1 hour vigorous hike, or 10 min drive to this picturesque town at the mouth of the Hawkesbury river.
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Patonga Beach House
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A great little side trip from Pearl Beach, you can walkover the fire trail for a 1 hour vigorous hike, or 10 min drive to this picturesque town at the mouth of the Hawkesbury river.
A short walk just off the road to Patonga. Not very well marked but the rock formations around this area are really remarkable - like walking on a turtles back. Lovely at sunset.
Elephant Rock
12B Patonga Drive
A short walk just off the road to Patonga. Not very well marked but the rock formations around this area are really remarkable - like walking on a turtles back. Lovely at sunset.

Shopping

A curated collection of giftware, homeware and fashion including Marmoset Found, PE Nation, One Teaspoon and Bassike. https://laboheme.shop/
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LA BOHEME LIFESTYLE
271 Scenic Hwy
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A curated collection of giftware, homeware and fashion including Marmoset Found, PE Nation, One Teaspoon and Bassike. https://laboheme.shop/
Beautiful homewares, fashion and furniture at Erina Heights (30mins) https://bohemiantraders.com/ https://www.hunterhunter.com.au/central-coast/shop/bohemian-traders/
BUNGALOW by Bohemian Traders
490 Central Coast Highway
Beautiful homewares, fashion and furniture at Erina Heights (30mins) https://bohemiantraders.com/ https://www.hunterhunter.com.au/central-coast/shop/bohemian-traders/
Fresh Flowers and Giftware in Ettalong https://salmonandcoettalong.business.site/
Salmon and Co Ettalong
227 Ocean View Rd
Fresh Flowers and Giftware in Ettalong https://salmonandcoettalong.business.site/

Groceries

Your one stop grocery shop.
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Woolworths Umina
275 Trafalgar Avenue
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Your one stop grocery shop.
Not the biggest or the best Coles you've ever seen, but it does the job.
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Coles Umina Beach
4 Oscar St
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Not the biggest or the best Coles you've ever seen, but it does the job.
Good for all the Aldi specials... and if you're from NZ you'll find Kapiti Ice Cream and Mellowpuffs (rebranded as Clouds).
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ALDI
Bayside Drive
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Good for all the Aldi specials... and if you're from NZ you'll find Kapiti Ice Cream and Mellowpuffs (rebranded as Clouds).
Multi-generational Seafood Supplier - super local - super fresh.
D & L Witchard
54 Ocean Beach Rd
Multi-generational Seafood Supplier - super local - super fresh.
Opposite Bunnings in Umina, this local green grocer has great ham off the bone, fresh produce and other finds.
South Street Fruit Market
1 South St
Opposite Bunnings in Umina, this local green grocer has great ham off the bone, fresh produce and other finds.
Buy fresh seafood or stay for lunch by the water.
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Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf
The Boulevarde
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Buy fresh seafood or stay for lunch by the water.