Bilgola Beach is a 500m long stretch of sand along the northern coastline of Sydney, with views across several bays including Pittwater and Broken Bay. The beach itself features grey sands, rocky outcrops, cliffs, and is easily accessible.

The suburb of Bilgola sits atop one of the cliff lines which define the topography of this part of Sydney's Northern Beaches.  There are a number of parks and reserves lining the hilltops offering some spectacular ocean views.

Bilgola Rockpool, an 8-lane, 50m secluded ocean pool, is popular with families and located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, is one of the ten rock pools in the region.

The people of Bilgola Beach are known as dedicated locals, many of which have made the area their home for generations. They are generally friendly, helpful and caring individuals with strong community values. The suburb itself is close-knit despite its growing popularity.

The Sydney CBD is located approximately 40Km from the beach and is ideal for day trips.  It takes around 45 minutes to drive by car. There is a bus service that runs regularly into Sydney's CBD.

Some of the main reasons people visit Bilgola Beach is for the stunning beach, its relaxed and safe atmosphere as well as its fantastic cafes, restaurants and shops.

The beach itself has rock pools and is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Bilgola Beach is a major tourist destination and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The suburb itself, however, is home to many locals who cherish the close-knit community and relaxed lifestyle it offers.

The area is well serviced by cafes for morning coffees and al fresco dining as well as several popular restaurants that claim to serve 'the best fish and chips on the northern beaches'.

Bilgola Beach has been known to suffer from under-investment when compared to nearby suburbs and shopping is limited. 

Zubi - Bilgola Beach Kiosk, The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach

Bilgola Beach is a popular family suburb and as such, has many amenities catering to visitors and families. The area tends to have a much lower cost of living than the surrounding areas.

Bilgola Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. Rent prices are on the rise as the area attracts more people each year.

Car Parking is difficult to find due to its popularity but can be found in some of the side streets near the beach.



Overall, Bilgola Beach has a friendly community feel which attracts families and couples with young children.

Surfing is a popular activity at Bilgola Beach.  Like many of the beaches in Sydney, there are several surfing schools with equipment hire for those who want to try it out.



Bilgola Beach is home to a number of great landmarks including Bilgola Headland which offers beach access and stunning views across Pittwater, rock pool and Bilgola Beach Kiosk.

The Serpentine is a road that snakes along the top of Bilgola's cliff line. The road itself is popular with walkers and runners alike, offering fantastic views across the ocean and small beaches along the way.

It is a very popular drive with families and is home to some of the best cliff views on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

The closest course is at Avalon, just minutes away. The 9 hole course is open to the public and offers stunning views.

The walk is popular with locals and tourists, both on foot and by bike. It takes approximately 1 hour, 35 minutes on foot and is a very popular walk with locals and tourists alike.

The closest open hospital to Bilgola Beach is Mona Vale Hospital. The hospital has a 24-hour emergency department and provides access to doctors for after-hours appointments.

Surfing is a popular activity at Bilgola Beach. Like many of the beaches in Sydney, there are several surfing schools with equipment hire for those who want to try it out.

The Bilgola Beach Surf club patrols the beach from September to April each year and provides first aid and safety cover for swimmers in selected areas.

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