Castle Rock Beach

If you're tackling the Spit Bridge to Manly Walk, you'll pass by this little slice of beach early on the route. Just 30m long and 5m wide with a large freestanding boulder in the shallows, Castle Rock Beach is a picture-perfect place to swim. Protected by bushland-covered sandstone slopes, it's a secluded spot to relax when the sun's shining and is a great place to catch a sunset. Castle Rock Beach is only accessible on foot and includes a few sets of worn stone steps to reach the sand, so make sure you're wearing sturdy walking shoes.