Loving our Area Guide? Discover the best places to drink, dine, shop and play in your neighbourhood on our website. If you’re in the market for a sea change, you may even find the next suburb to call home. sitchu.com.au/suburb-guides Mr Sha Sha’s This sleek, laidback coastal cafe is a local go-to for vibrant brunch plates and good coffee. They’re open from 7am so you won’t have to wait to get your fix! Flour & Co. This warm and welcoming family bakery keeps the recipe simple and pulls it off with aplomb. Fresh bakes, good coffee and regular drops of bright blooms keep their loyal following content. Kim’s Beachside Retreat Neighbouring Toowoon Bay plays host to this luxurious adults-only retreat, complete with tropical rainforest surrounds and a beautiful, secluded beach. Every lodging is private, and whether you choose to stay in one of the deluxe timber bungalows or the upscale spa villas, you’ll be in holiday heaven. 16 Charlton Street, Toowoon Bay STAY EAT 308 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty Morning Coffee Society The local spot for a top-notch cup, The Morning Coffee Society sources all of its beans from local roaster Glee Coffee. A cabinet of homemade cakes and a brunch menu, featuring the likes of breakfast tacos and fresh smoothies, rounds out the offering. 7/344 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty @kimsbeachsideretreat Format Pilates As much a community hub as a pilates studio, Format provides locals a sleek third space to get sweaty. The class range is broad, with everything from hot pilates to mums and bubs classes. 3/104 Pacific Street, Toowoon Bay 88 Toowoon Bay Road, Toowoon Bay @mrshashasss @flourandco_ @themorningcoffeesociety @formatpilates_ PLAY Grant McBride Baths is a Central Coast favourite, offering year-round saltwater swims with ocean views. The free-to-use complex features a 50-metre lap pool and children’s wading pool, making it ideal for relaxed coastal afternoons. Grant McBride Baths 88 Ocean Parade, The Entrance SITCHU MAGAZINE LHS Image Credit: Jeremy Beal, Twenty3 Media
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