Photo by Hamilton Lund, courtesy Tourism New South Wales
Arguably Sydney's best-known beach, Bondi lies roughly southeast of the Sydney city centre and is accessible by bus from the city or by train to Bondi Junction and then by bus to the beach.
While there are dedicated parking areas by the beach (parking charges apply) and there's metered parking along the streets, driving can sometimes be a hassle and most beachgoers travel by public transport.
Bus 380 from Circular Quay should bring you to Bondi Beach in about 40 minutes. If taking the train from the city, the connecting bus from Bondi Junction should get you to the beach in 15 minutes or so.
Beachside Campbell Pde is a row of restaurants and cafes and can be thronged with beachgoers. Less crowded places are to be found off Campbell Pde away from the beach.
The Bondi Surf Lifesaving Pavilion has a cafe, art gallery and an al fresco performance space.
The Bondi Icebergs Club at the southern end of the beach has cafes, a fine restaurant, and the adjoining Bondi Baths.