Like snakes and bears, Coasties have a habit of hibernating in winter. Snuggled up in winter woolies, under a blanket or in front of the fire, with a vino in hand, it can be hard to tear yourself away from the comfort of the couch. Some Central Coast restaurants even shut up shop over winter, enjoying a

As the Coast becomes increasingly chic, so too are the cafes, their baristas and the quality of the coffee. No matter where you live or wherever you’re visiting, rest assured there is somewhere to get your coffee fix. From the tip of Toukley to the edge of Ettalong, here’s our guide to the Coast’s top

It’s the biggest night of the year and to help you end 2017 with a coastal chic bang, we’ve compiled some of the hottest and hippest things happening on the Central Coast this New Year. Seaside restaurants are putting on exquisite meals, beachfront bars are teeing up epic parties and for something a bit racey,

Seasoned Aussie chef Peter Kuruvita has returned to the Central Coast to cook up a seafood feast and share a message close to his heart. From the waterways of his homeland Sri Lanka to the shores of his home state Queensland, Peter is passionate about protecting the marine environment and seeing all seafood survive and thrive.

The Coast is evolving at such a rapid pace, it seems as though there is an exciting new bar, restaurant or cafe opening up every other weekend. These past few months have been particularly productive with a handful of new restaurants and cafes bursting onto the scene. From a new pasta bar in Woy Woy

Sometimes you just need to get connected. Whether you’re a digital nomad in search of some human interaction or just function better when matcha tea and turmeric lattes are on tap, cafes can provide the perfect backdrop for productivity. To help you stay connected no matter where you are on the Coast, here’s our pick of

It's so important to take the time to tend to our overall wellbeing - to go inward, to laugh, and to rejuvenate our hard-working bodies -  and it turns out the Coast has some great new ways to help you do just that.

Winter doesn’t have to equal the blues on the Central Coast. There are loads of fun things happening indoors and outdoors so no matter what Mother Nature serves up these school holidays, the littlies will be happy and entertained. Here’s our July school holiday guide to ensure the winter break sizzles despite the chill (and best of

From the Central Coast to the world, some of today’s leading fashion influencers are born-and-bred right here on the Coast. With masses of online followers and front row seats at fashion weeks, the likes of @garypeppergirl, @tuulavintage and @elle_ferguson, to name just a few, might wear the latest in-vogue threads but they’re humble Coastie girls at heart.

To ensure coastal chicettes are having as much fun as chic adults, we’ve compiled the top ten things for families on the Central Coast these school holidays. From waterfront carnivals to cooking classes, Coastal Chic mum Zoe Thomson put some of the Coast’s star attractions to the test with one aim – to entertain Coastie

Ahhh summer. Our favourite season. The sweet scent of sunscreen and frangipani in the air, toes perpetually coated in sand, skin salty and fresh. To ensure your summer gets off to a sizzling start we’ve collected the best beauty and style tips from a tribe of chic Coasties who are totes in the know about what’s

Under the shade of the paperbark trees surrounding Terrigal Scout Hall, tables are topped with everything from typewriters to thimbles and tea cups. When Terrigal Antique and Vintage Fair rolls into town for a weekend every quarter, it’s like a trip down memory lane. At fashion stalls, frocks – tailored, flowy or puffy depending on the era – hang