I visited The Corso the day after running the Sydney Marathon. It was a good place to get the legs…read moremoving after the race. There were a ton of shops and restaurants all along this stretch from the wharf over to Manly Beach. The vibe reminded me a bit of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was pretty touristy, but still a nice place to walk around, do a little bit of window shopping, and to grab a bite to eat.

As you arrive in Manly by ferry, you will encounter a beach area to the left of Manly Wharf. This…read moreis not the famed Manly Beach which is a couple blocks away. It is actually an area called the Manly Pathway of Olympians. It is a beach walk that is a walk of fame commemorating Olympic athletes from Manly. As you continue on the pathway away from Manly Wharf, you will find two popular attractions. The Manly Sea Life Sanctuary and Manly Art Gallery & Museum are located in this area. And if you look in the beach waters of Manly Cove here, you will notice that there is some netting. This is actually a shark net to prevent shark attacks. Interestingly, I didn't see any shark nets at Manly Beach though. This attraction doesn't compare to Manly Beach. But it may be worth exploring if you have just arrived in Manly or have some time before the next ferry leaves for Circular Quay on your way back to Sydney.