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<\/a>Pearl Beach<\/p><\/div>\n
A sleepy\u00a0seaside hamlet on the southern end of the Coast, Pearl Beach is one of our fave places to spend the summer. Home to a smooth cove of sand that looks out to Box Head and Lion Island, a classic ocean pool, a millionaire’s row of beachfront property, and\u00a0the newly hatted Pearls on the Beach restaurant, it oozes coastal chic.<\/p>\n
EAT\/DRINK: If you haven’t already – make a date with Pearls, it’s seriously good seaside fare.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Ocean Beach<\/p><\/div>\n
Looking out to Lion Island and beyond, Ocean Beach offers a striking vista from any angle. Families, dogs, paddleboarders and surfers (when there are decent waves) are all welcome on this long beach which joins up with Umina Beach to form one of the most picturesque stretches of sand on the Coast.<\/p>\n
EAT\/DRINK:\u00a0Grab a coffee and some takeaway from Umina Point General Store, have a drink with a view at Margarita Daze or satisfy your meat\u00a0craving at Sounds on West.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Lobster Beach<\/p><\/div>\n
From Lobster Beach around to Tallow, Putty, Killcare and Little Beach and further north to secluded\u00a0Maitland Bay, Bouddi National Park is fringed by beautiful beaches. Most – except for Putty and Killcare – are a walk\u00a0through bushland or along the coastal walk so a swim is well and truly earned by the time your feet touch the sand.<\/p>\n
EAT\/DRINK: For something classy, Stefano Manfredi’s Bells is located in Killcare; Hardys Bay is home to a few cute cafes including the Fat Goose or pack a picnic to enjoy on the beach.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Copacabana Beach<\/p><\/div>\n
With bronzed sand, blue-green seas and a perpetual pounding of whitewash, MacMasters and Copacabana are a pair of classic Coastie surf beaches that appear to form one long golden beach overlooking Allagai Bay. They spring to life in summer with a colourful kaleidoscope of beach towels, umbrellas, tents and the familiar red and yellow of surf lifesavers.<\/p>\n
EAT\/DRINK: It’s hard to go past LooLoo<\/span> for a good brew so check out her Coffee Shack at Macs or grab an ice cream or snack from one of the\u00a0takeaways on Copacabana’s Del Monte Pl.<\/p>\n Avoca Beach<\/p><\/div>\n Ever-trendy Avoca Beach opens its arms to a flurry of holidaymakers in summer. Its glistening shores are perfect for a surf or a sunbake and the neighbouring lake offers quintessential summer fun with paddleboarding, kayaking and paddleboats – not to mention the fab monthly markets and chic cafes that are the heart and soul of the suburb year-round.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: The Point Cafe has an unbeatable view overlooking the beach but there’s also Like Minds and Bombini en route to the beach.<\/p>\n Terrigal Beach<\/p><\/div>\n Terrigal is one of the hottest suburbs on the Central Coast in summer. Its picturesque beach is perfect for paddleboarding, surfing and swimming and it’s surrounded by cool cafes, bars, shops and restaurants when it’s time to take a break from the sun.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: Pocket Bar or Rhondas is our tip for a handcrafted cocktail,\u00a0Bella offers good coffee and healthy snacks and Reef is the place to take it up a notch.<\/p>\n Bateau Bay Beach<\/p><\/div>\n Where the bush meets the sea, Bateau Bay beach is\u00a0a wild and little-known piece of our Coast. A real locals haunt, the crescent shaped beach is pretty as a picture, and sits snug amongst a thick wall of bush.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: Grab a coffee or a juice at Cafe Mocha – we hear they also do a mean pig on a spit.<\/p>\n Toowoon Bay<\/p><\/div>\n Surrounded by picturesque pines, Toowoon Bay is a\u00a0petite and peaceful cove just south of The Entrance. A little off the beaten track, it has a boutique feel to it and thanks to its calm waters, is popular with paddleboarders, as well as weddings.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: For something a bit special, Kim’s backs onto the beach or grab a cuppa at Two Birds a couple of streets back.<\/p>\n The Entrance Beach<\/p><\/div>\n One of the hottest tourist destinations in the State, let alone the Coast, The Entrance is abuzz in summer. From its resident pelicans to fish’n’chips and seaside rides, The Entrance is a hit with families. Its iconic beach and baths are a popular place for a refreshing dip in the hotter months.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: Coffee lovers will enjoy a Tobys Estate at the Burrow\u00a0Coffee House and The Entrance Hotel is a good spot for a tipple and some seafood.<\/p>\n Tuggerah Beach<\/p><\/div>\n A golden expanse stretching more than 6km, Tuggerah is one of the longest beaches on the Central Coast, closing the gap\u00a0between The Entrance and Norah Head. Accessed via\u00a0a scenic bush-lined and wood-planked walkway at the back of the Pullman, its secluded location makes it\u00a0a good pick for some privacy when other beaches are getting busy.<\/p>\n EAT\/DRINK: Pick up some fish’n’chips at The Entrance en route.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>