The ocean view from the green at this eastern suburbs bowling club is one of the most spectacular you'll find anywhere in Sydney.

From the owner of the bakery known for making some of Sydney’s best pasteis de nata. Expect heavy Portuguese influence in the breads and pastries, and dishes such as açorda (a bread-based stew) and peri peri chicken.

The pastry chef here has cooked for the Obamas and the Clintons, in the kitchens of Est and Kisume, and won multiple awards at the World Pastry Cup.

All-day breakfast and Portuguese tarts made to a 30-year-old recipe.

TopHat Coffee Merchants brings specialty espresso to Sydney’s eastern beaches with an engaged coffee experience and the return of the jaffle.

Part beach, part swimming pool – Clovelly is two concrete promenades either side of the bay. There’s a family-friendly shore, plus a kiosk and lap pool thrown in for good measure.

If you’re looking for the city’s supreme Portuguese tart, it comes from this tiny, counter-only bakery. It’s also where you’ll find beautiful cakes, croissants and cream-filled doughnuts. Ditto at Tuga’s Alexandria HQ.

Handmade ceramics by the beach.

The Frock exchange is a vintage second hand store running on a consignment basis where even the odd Chanel piece can be found.