Manly Beach

Bondi's northern counterpart, a bit bigger, not as curved and more business friendly .

First you gotta take a 30 minute ferry trip from Circular Quay.

Once you arrive at Manly Wharf, follow the signs to the beach.

But first you walk the gauntlet of shops and restaurants.

About two blocks later, here you are.

It's not as dramatic as Bondi with the cliffs that surround it. The ride here is more fun than getting off the Eastern Suburbs line at Bondi Junction and taking the X81 basi for 6 minutes.

So in the whole, it's a trade off. Fun ride versus fun beach.