Best of Central Coast
Avoca Beach: The Central Coast's Boutique Beach Suburb
Avoca Beach, about 10 kilometres from Gosford along the Central Coast Highway, has a character distinct from the more tourist-oriented central coast beach towns. The beach is a moderately exposed surf beach flanked by the Avoca Lake estuary on its southern end, creating a calm swimming area popular with families and young children during lake-mouth openings. The village strip behind the beach has a modest selection of cafes, the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre (one of the oldest continuously operating outdoor cinemas in Australia), and a small shopping precinct. Avoca is popular with Sydney weekenders and has seen strong property interest from those seeking a quieter alternative to Terrigal and Pearl Beach. Parking can be limited on summer weekends.
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Avoca Beach
A long, curved beach in a valley between two headlands, the Central Coast's most picturesque beach, with a surf club, a popular beach hotel and a small village character.
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Avoca Beach Hotel
A heritage beach hotel and popular Central Coast institution, with ocean-view dining, a sports bar and regular live music on weekends.
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Avoca Lagoon Walk
A flat walk around the lagoon behind Avoca Beach, with waterbird sightings and views across to the sandstone headlands.
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Beaches Cafe Avoca
A popular beachfront café at Avoca with consistent specialty coffee, healthy brunch dishes and views directly over the sand.
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Copacabana Beach (Adjacent)
A quieter beach around the southern headland from Avoca, with a small surf break, ocean pool and a largely local crowd.
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