A serene and picturesque beach that is easily accessible by ferry. Although I didn't swim, I observed many people enjoying the water in the bay area. The ferry ride itself was fantastic, offering plenty of clear views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, making for great photo opportunities. You can get there via the Manly Fast Ferry or the Sydney Ferry.
We also walked over to Shelly Beach, where there are plenty of hiking trails with amazing photo opportunities. After an initial stretch of easy to moderate rough terrain, most of the trails are flat with a few steps and are very well maintained. The trails are lined with beautiful plants, birds, and flora. I wish I had more time to fully enjoy the trails.
Visited on a Saturday and I was pack full of people. You can get here via a ferry from circular quay and it takes about 30mins.
Departing from manly back is also easy with 15 min intervals for the ferry.
It’s quite happening area with eateries shopping and some market stalls lined along the way. But the beach was very crowded.