Guidebook for Umina Beach
Food Scene
Our recommendations for Eating out and Takeaway
Best authentic Italian pizzas in a warm environment located at the Ettalong Market Complex.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fiamma Woodfired Pizzeria Restaurant
189 Ocean View RdBest authentic Italian pizzas in a warm environment located at the Ettalong Market Complex.
Located right on Ettalong Beach. Fancy a la carte meals from a select menu. Food and service are outstanding. It is also a beautiful spot to have sunset sips in the evenings looking out over the water.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeLocated right on Ettalong Beach. Fancy a la carte meals from a select menu. Food and service are outstanding. It is also a beautiful spot to have sunset sips in the evenings looking out over the water.
Delicious Turkish food. Attentive service. Good for group nights out.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safran
189 Ocean View RdDelicious Turkish food. Attentive service. Good for group nights out.
Brilliant Indian food and service. Eat in is better than take-away. The special lamb chops are a must. Great for group nights out.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grand Pavilion
17 Church StBrilliant Indian food and service. Eat in is better than take-away. The special lamb chops are a must. Great for group nights out.
The best coffee in the area. They also do delicious breakfasts. Staff are friendly.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six Degrees Cafe
327 West StThe best coffee in the area. They also do delicious breakfasts. Staff are friendly.
Nice decor. Located over the road from the cinemas and close to the ferry. Coffee is nice. Organic produce.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coast 175
175 Ocean View RdNice decor. Located over the road from the cinemas and close to the ferry. Coffee is nice. Organic produce.
Best location for a coffee or brekkie or meals in summertime, for parents of young kids. It is located right at the Recreation Precinct with playground equipment for kids of all ages. It is also located right at the beach.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk
Sydney AvenueBest location for a coffee or brekkie or meals in summertime, for parents of young kids. It is located right at the Recreation Precinct with playground equipment for kids of all ages. It is also located right at the beach.
The most amazing food for breakfast and lunch in the main street of Umina. Great coffee. Book a table.
Cafe RONTO
The most amazing food for breakfast and lunch in the main street of Umina. Great coffee. Book a table.
Amazing decor with booths and a great place for family to eat pizza out. Truly a dining experience. Very friendly staff. Book ahead.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tropicana Pizza Pizza
61 Trafalgar AvenueAmazing decor with booths and a great place for family to eat pizza out. Truly a dining experience. Very friendly staff. Book ahead.
Gorgeous, private spot in a private location on the beach. Nice for a romantic night out, as it is a little expensive. Book ahead.
Amalfi Restaurant and Bar Pearl Beach
Gorgeous, private spot in a private location on the beach. Nice for a romantic night out, as it is a little expensive. Book ahead.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails and great vibe on weekend nights but can also be quite intimate on a weeknight. They also do nice coffees.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Toto - Trattoria and Bar
189 Ocean View RdAmazing cocktails and great vibe on weekend nights but can also be quite intimate on a weeknight. They also do nice coffees.
Fantastic position with good selection of beers. Beware it can be very busy on weekends and public holidays so get in early if you want to order food. (Located next door is great fish and chips but they close by about 4pm).
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrFantastic position with good selection of beers. Beware it can be very busy on weekends and public holidays so get in early if you want to order food. (Located next door is great fish and chips but they close by about 4pm).
Shopping
Tribe Living
352 West StUnique clothes and homewares including brands such as 'Boomshanker'.
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveWestfield Tuggerah
50 Wyong RdEssentials
Located in Trafalgar Ave close to the beach and main street of Umina. Open most days until 6pm.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ALDI
Bayside DriveLocated in Trafalgar Ave close to the beach and main street of Umina. Open most days until 6pm.
Open until 9pm most nights. Parking is all outdoors and fairly limited but if you get a spot outside, then it is convenient.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coles Umina Beach
4 Oscar StOpen until 9pm most nights. Parking is all outdoors and fairly limited but if you get a spot outside, then it is convenient.
Located in the main street - towards the other end of the main street near the Ocean Beach Hotel. It has undercover parking downstairs with a lift.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolworths Umina
275 Trafalgar AvenueLocated in the main street - towards the other end of the main street near the Ocean Beach Hotel. It has undercover parking downstairs with a lift.
$6 for a load of washing.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Dry Cleaners & Coin Op Laundrette
1 Oscar St$6 for a load of washing.
New IGA. Friendly Staff. Some different grocery items to Woolworths and Coles. Cellarbrations bottle shop is next door.
IGA Umina Beach
New IGA. Friendly Staff. Some different grocery items to Woolworths and Coles. Cellarbrations bottle shop is next door.
Entertainment & Activities
Gorgeous vintage cinemas with quaint theatres and very well priced. There is also the option of a 'Crying Room' in 1 or 2 cinemas which allows quiet and private space for up to 2 parents and a new baby, at no extra cost, but you need to call ahead to book. Located in the Ettalong Market Complex offering great meal and drink and movie deals with local restaurants.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdGorgeous vintage cinemas with quaint theatres and very well priced. There is also the option of a 'Crying Room' in 1 or 2 cinemas which allows quiet and private space for up to 2 parents and a new baby, at no extra cost, but you need to call ahead to book. Located in the Ettalong Market Complex offering great meal and drink and movie deals with local restaurants.
Swimming pools including 2 kids slides, spa area, saunas. Also area outside for BBQ's. Has a cafe and can host kids' parties. Also there is an indoor kiddie playground. Gym classes (Les Mills) with creche also available.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peninsula Leisure Centre
243 Blackwall RdSwimming pools including 2 kids slides, spa area, saunas. Also area outside for BBQ's. Has a cafe and can host kids' parties. Also there is an indoor kiddie playground. Gym classes (Les Mills) with creche also available.
Getting Around
Firstly you will need to purchase an Opal Card for trains. Parking at station can be difficult on weekdays after 7am so arrive early. There is a multilevel car park and a shopping centre carpark (restricted). You can catch buses to Gosford, Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, Pearl Beach. Regular trains to Newcastle and Sydney with regular stop at Hornsby.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woy Woy Station
Firstly you will need to purchase an Opal Card for trains. Parking at station can be difficult on weekdays after 7am so arrive early. There is a multilevel car park and a shopping centre carpark (restricted). You can catch buses to Gosford, Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, Pearl Beach. Regular trains to Newcastle and Sydney with regular stop at Hornsby.
Parks & Nature
Great walk with spectacular views, from Umina Beach (Kiddie's corner located at south end of Umina Beach) around the tops of the cliff to Pearl Beach. Traditional old rock pool for swimming in.
Pearl Beach Rockpool
Green Point RoadGreat walk with spectacular views, from Umina Beach (Kiddie's corner located at south end of Umina Beach) around the tops of the cliff to Pearl Beach. Traditional old rock pool for swimming in.
(Currently being renovated, so parts are open/closed). 5-10min walk to here and the beach! Located in the recreation precinct which includes park activities and equipment for kids of all ages - a flying fox, pirate ship, gym equipment, skate park, BMX track. Also located at the beach, next to the Surf Club, Bowls Club and Jasmine Greens Cafe.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umina Beach Skate Park
Sydney Avenue(Currently being renovated, so parts are open/closed). 5-10min walk to here and the beach! Located in the recreation precinct which includes park activities and equipment for kids of all ages - a flying fox, pirate ship, gym equipment, skate park, BMX track. Also located at the beach, next to the Surf Club, Bowls Club and Jasmine Greens Cafe.