Virginia Key Beach Park
Beach park steeped in civil rights history and overlooked by the Rickenbacker Causeway. Stretch out on the sandy shores, take in the sun, or go for a dip in the turquoise waters. The park also has concession stands and picnic spaces.
Tofu-ya Ukai
Creative tofu restaurant in a traditional setting. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and a Koi pond, the restaurant provides an experience rather than just a meal. Meat and seafood do appear throughout the kaiseki (a multi-course meal).
Beach61
This is a great place to meet people. Well-kept beach volleyball 🏐 courts that you can rent out or just hang around. Get some drinks and food and sit at the picnic tables. Bring sunglasses and a hat 😎🧢.
Fabrica Features
A gallery and shop featuring limited edition art and design pieces, where you can often catch an interesting exhibition or two, too. It's an ideal stop for special souvenirs, but also just for admiring local artisans.
Coogee Beach
Second fiddle to Bondi, but still one of the city's premier beaches. Coogee is a great option for those looking for an easily accessible beach. It's a beautiful spot to swim and relax, with a multitude of bars and restaurants nearby.
Parkdale
Diverse neighborhood west of Downtown. Well known for its abundance of street art, local gallery scene, international eats, and selection of independent boutiques. A popular and lively part of the city.
Usagi
Popular Japanese restaurant serving a blend of traditional dishes and alternative Tokyo street food. Slurp homemade broths within the art-lined walls, or enjoy sushi and sake streetside. Wine and cocktails abound.
Frank's
One of the city's best-kept secrets, with its outstanding drinks and electric atmosphere. A bar of vintage charm, cozy nooks, dim lighting, and quality cocktails. Open into the early hours.
Lei Garden
Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant chain that has grown to ten locations since opening in 1973 - the Wan Chai venue arguably being the best. Dim sum, double-boiled soups, and the siu yuk (suckling pig) are favorites amongst patrons.
Ocean Beach
Peaceful beach that never feels crowded, even on a warm and sunny day. Good place to surf, but the water isn't quite "LA beach warm". The Great Highway that borders it closes on weekends, making it a great place for beachfront bike rides.
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FREA
Minimalistic and modern restaurant, serving vegan, organic food. Everything is prepared in a way that eliminates waste completely and optimizes for environmental impact.
Eastern Suburbs
Directly east and southeast of Sydney's Central Business District. The Eastern Suburbs are best known for their landmark beaches - Bondi and Coogee being two that lead the pack. Watsons Bay is also a popular locale with travelers.
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Sculpture garden showcasing Papuan stone and wood carvings, nestled in a shaded grove with informational signage for an educational stroll.
Looshaus
A premier example of Vienesse Modernist architecture. Designed and built in 1912 by Adolf Loos as a bank - it now serves as an events space and local landmark. A sight to note when passing by Michaelerplatz.
Santa Caterina Market
Fresh food market with a photogenic roof - though the mosaic is best seen from above, visitors can appreciate the wave-like structure from the ground. Enter for local produce, artisan goods, and tasty eateries.
Suyeonsanbang
This traditional Korean tea house is located in a beautifully renovated hanok (traditional Korean house). The menu comprises a variety of teas and traditional Korean desserts, such as cookies and shaved ice.
Mount Carmel National Park
Israel’s largest national park, stretching over the Carmel Mountain range - a sight to behold. A firm favorite amongst hikers, this park offers trails for all ability levels across its green-laden rock expanse.
Changgyeonggung Palace
One of the five "grand palaces" located throughout Seoul. During the Japanese occupation in the 1900s, the complex was turned into a zoo and botanical gardens - the gardens remain, and are worth a visit.