Nestled between the placid Sydney Harbor beach on one side and a popular Pacific Ocean surf beach on the other, the laid-back character of Manly Beach seems worlds away from bustling Sydney, albeit just a short ferry ride away. Manly is a Sydney beach ideal for all the family. From the Sydney Harbor shoreline, the palm-lined Manly Corso takes you onto Steyne Promenade, where you'll find surfwear shops selling everything from boards to bikinis.