Collaroy Beach

Sydney’s second longest beach stretches 3.6km from Collaroy to North Narrabeen in one long stretch of gold and blue, but for convenience, Collaroy wins the popular vote thanks to a combination of a massive playground, pool, surf life saving club, and a pub that literally opens onto the beach. School groups, surfing schools and sand sport-lovers can pack the sand but you can always keep trekking north and pull into a side street for a quieter swim.