Bondi is the beach that defines Sydney easy outdoor life, a broad crescent of golden sand backed by cafes and surf schools. Locals swim laps in the Icebergs ocean pool at the southern end and jog the clifftop path towards Bronte. It gets busy on summer weekends, so come early for a quieter stretch of sand and a park near the promenade. Swim between the red and yellow flags where the lifeguards patrol, and follow the coastal walk south for the best photos of the coastline.