Do you hanker for a good old European concrete beach experience? I know I do. Sometimes I just want…read moreto lie out on some hot, flat, concrete and watch the world go by. Well, if you brave the Clovelly Beach channel, you can do just this. There are all manner of life-forms on display: plenty of locals, big bellies and speedos galore. Perhaps The Beautiful People are less inclined to come to this beach, though that's not a steadfast rule. Getting in and out of the channel can sometimes be dangerous and difficult, but it gives you a great feeling of satisfaction when you succeed. I have proudly suffered cuts and bruises attempting to get out of this channel -- not so much from the waves, but from the other bodies being hurled at me by the waves. It can be a bit rough. Parking is damn tricky, so the bus is advisable. (There is also a beach at the end of the channel, so if lying on concrete and jumping into a channel is not your idea of a relaxing beach experience, you can do the whole sandy beach thing too. No waves down at the beach end: and it's good for kids.) Be sure to check out the rolling hills of Clovelly Cemetery while you're at the beach, it's an extraordinary place.

What up concrete!…read more This once-sweet little bay done got crocked with a lick of concrete, turning it into Sydney's answer to the Panama Canal, only smaller and in the Eastern Suburbs and you can't drive boats in it. I guess there had to be one dud beach on our coastline, and this, friends, is it. I want to know which genius decided this that what the locals really wanted was a block, grey, charmless platform because he simply had to be European. If this was in Italy we'd probably love it, but then again if Tony Abbott was in Italy we'd probably love him, too. I'm reliably informed there's a couple of friendly groupers that cruise about in the channel bit if you bring a snorkel mask.

First time coming to my local club on a public holiday. I needed to use up some membership points…read moreon drinks for my birthday which expire end June. When ordering my burgers for my partner and me, I discovered there is No Member Discount on public holidays and there is the added 10% surcharge on restaurant orders. This was disappointing to learn but nonetheless, we loved our Southern Style Chicken Burgers with chips. I visited the bar where the members club card accrues points and used all my remaining points on two Campari and sodas. Overall, it was an enjoyable lunch with discounted drinks with a beach view overlooking bustling Coogee.

Great place for that special Seafood dinner! On Wednesdays…read morehave this mid-week special of either Barramundi or Salmon with your choice of salad and chips OR vegetables and mash for only $15. Great food and service here at the club!

Perfect day to visit, but the waves were too crazy to go down and enjoy the water. Luckily was able…read moreto just walk in and enjoy the view for a few minutes which was nice since they usually charge to enter. Some nice ocean views and a small cafe with lots of open seating, both in the sun and shaded. Definitely a cool spot to relax.

Wylie's Bath is such a dream. The water was closed on the day we visited because of the dangerous…read moretides, but the lady was so kind to let us in without us having to pay. It's almost like a little oasis or country club. Yoga was happening on one side and friends, families and groups were meeting for breakfast and coffee at the various tables throughout. You can tell people hang out here for the calm vibes and good times. I mean can you blame them? So beautiful. So fun. And so unique.

Fresh seafood with an unbeatable location! Their fish and chips are crispy and delicious, perfect…read morefor enjoying by the beach. Great portion sizes and reasonable prices make it a must-visit in Bondi.

Quick and easy. Walked by this place and saw oysters! It was a happening place and there was a…read moreshort line. Went inside to check out what else they had. Looked and sound delicious, but I was there for one thing and one thing only - OYSTERS! I ordered half a dozen of the milder oysters. Price was decent and I brought 6 oysters outside and slurp them up. Just a dash of lemon and down goes the yumminess. It was definitely mild tasting and very creamy. It was really fresh and wished I had gotten a dozen instead. There fish and chips looks really good and smells fresh as people walked by me with a plate of it. It's right on the main street, so you won't miss it. It's also next to my other favorite restaurant - handmade dumplings and noodles.