Lovely Watsons Bay, east of the city center and north of Bondi, was once a small fishing village, as evidenced by the heritage cottages that pepper the suburb’s narrow lanes. (But the price of which is very low now).
For visitors to Sydney, it’s a lovely day trip by ferry. If time permits, explore South Head on foot, take a dip in Camp Cove or enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of its popular restaurants. to the sea, Space There is a dramatic cliff top lookout worth visiting.
Coast
The closest place to swim is at Camp Cove, a short walk from Watsons Bay Ferry Terminal. It is a small sheltered beach, perfect for families. At the eastern end, there is a short jetty where you can find locals snorkeling, as well as public toilets and a kiosk to buy refreshments.
Further around the harbor is Lady Bay Beach, a more secluded, clothing-optional, harborside beach. It was Sydney’s first nudist beach sanctioned by the authorities in the 1970s (only nudism is allowed on the beach).
The restaurant
Next to the Beach Club, Duels on the Beach is another Watsons Bay establishment that opened here on the beachfront in 1885. It also has a shopfront for takeaway at Fisherman’s Wharf. Slightly more upmarket is Dunbar House, a restored 1830s mansion on Marine Parade that serves breakfast, lunch and high tea.
Watsons Bay Hotel
The Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is one of those famous places that you cannot miss. The ferry virtually leaves, with boats plying in the harbour, offering views of Sydney beyond. While you’re here, tradition dictates that you sit in the Beach Club’s beer garden at sunset and watch the sun melt behind the Harbor Bridge, looming over Bradley’s head.
Ferry
To catch the ferry to Watsons Bay, you can go directly from Circular Quay or as a stop on the way to and from Manly. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes and takes about 25 minutes.
Leave the car behind if visiting Watsons Bay. Parking options can’t be beat especially on weekends.