Jamie & Imogen
Places to stay in Sydney
Lower North Shore
This is where we stay. We live in Crows Nest which is North of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We love living here. Easy commute to the city and beaches. Some other areas nearby include: North Sydney, Lane Cove, Greenwich, Cremorne, Mosman, Kirribilli, Neutral Bay. Things to do: Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge into the city Visit Imogen's favourite beach, Balmoral Kirribilli Markets Ferry to the city Greenwich Baths Picnic at Lavender Bay Sunset at Blues Point Reserve Fishing in Greenwich Swim at Lane Cove Baths Wendy's Secret Garden Luna Park (kids favourite) Where to Eat & Drink: The Stoned Crow-Crows Nest Small Bar-Crows Nest Lil Darling-Crows Nest The Greens-North Sydney The Rag and Famish-North Sydney The Crows Nest Hotel-Crows Nest Rafi-North Sydney The Treehouse-North Sydney Glorietta-North Sydney The Hayberry-Crows Nest The Oaks-Neutral Bay Breakfast Spots: Double Cross Brewmance Humm Roasters Lost and Found The Wooden Wisk Kurtosh
Eastern Suburbs
If you're staying in the Eastern Suburbs, you're in one of Sydney's most iconic and beautiful areas! With stunning beaches, coastal walks, and fantastic food and drink options, there's plenty to enjoy. There is definitely a younger crowd in the Eastern Suburbs with lots of expats and places to party. Here are some top suggestions for your stay: Things to Do: Bondi to Coogee coastal walk Bondi Icebergs pool Bondi farmers markets Paddington markets Snorkel at Gordon's Bay or Clovelly Beach Visit Watson's Bay for fish & Chips Play a game of golf at one of the many gold courses Rent bikes and cycle around Centennial Park Free snake show at La Perouse on Sundays Have a beach day at one of the many beaches: Bondi, Coogee, Clovelley, Bronte Have a shopping day at Bondi Junction Westfield Where to Eat & Drink: Catalina-Rose Bay Kingsleys-Woolloomoolloo Salty's-Bondi Mimi's-Coogee Bar Totti's-Bondi or CBD Coogee Pavillion-Coogee Ichiban Boshi-Bondi Junction Rocker-Bondi Da Orazio-Bondi
Northern Beaches
If you’re staying in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, get ready for a fantastic experience! This stunning region is known for its picturesque beaches, scenic coastal walks, and laid-back vibe. You definitely feel you are on holiday if you stay here - in particular Manly, and just a ferry ride to the city. Things to Do: Manly to Spit Bridge Coastal Walk Manly Beach Palm Beach Barrenjoey Lighthouse walk Surf lessons Visit the breweries and distilleries in Brookevale Hire a kayak at Narrabeen Lagoon Snorkel at Shelly Beach Stand up paddle boarding Go Whale Watching Manly Art Gallery & Museum Manly Waterworks (for the kids) Play a game of golf at one of their many golf courses Shop at Manly Corso Where to Eat & Drink: The Boathouse-Palm Beach Manly Wine Pilu-Freshwater Wharf Bar-Manly Hugos-Manly The Newport The Bavarian-Manly 4 Pines Brewpub-Manly Manly Pavilion Breakfast Spots: The Pantry-Manly Corretto-Dee Why Acai Brothers-Manly Fika-Manly Bluewater-Manly
Inner West
If you’re staying in Sydney’s Inner West, you’ll find a lively area full of charm, culture, and great food. Known for its vibrant arts scene and eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants, and bars, it’s the perfect spot to explore while you’re here. The heart of the Inner West is Newtown, famous for its lively atmosphere, street art, and an endless array of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Stroll down King Street for unique shops and dining spots, or explore nearby Enmore for live music and entertainment. Here are some of our recommendations - Things to Do: Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe markets Carriage works The grounds of Alexandria Crown Street - Surry Hills/Darlinghurst Prince Alfred Park - Public Pool Restaurants/Bars Drunk Dumpling - Newtown Thai Patong - Newtown Courthouse Hotel - Newtown Full Moon Thai - Erskineville Konak - Newtown Uncanny - Newtown Cafes/Breakfast Spots Flour Drum - Newtown The End of King - Newtown Naked Brew - Erskineville Bills - Surrey Hills