Pico, Curl Curl Just up the road in North Curl Curl, Pico is a family-run café that locals swear by even in winter. Its tropical murals and sandpit with beach toys keep things sunny; meanwhile patio heaters over the large courtyard tables mean morning brekkies never get frosty. The menu – famed for a Brazilian twist – features bacon-and-egg rolls, açai bowls and churrasco sandwiches. Even on a windy winter morning you’ll find surfers and families lingering over flat whites on the heated verandah, soaking in what feels like the last rays of sun. (The easygoing, beachy vibe that “locals love” doesn’t vanish just because the temperature dips.) Throughout the beaches in winter, you’ll find a common thread: venues that once depended on the sun now use clever design to keep their diners warm. Covered patios, retractable roofs and built-in heaters are everywhere. Many spots offer café throws or even lounge blankets so you can keep enjoying the sea view. And of course, bars lean into spiced “winter warmers”: imagine bourbon Old Fashioneds, hot mulled wine, or cinnamon-and-orange hot chocolates alongside your seafood risotto. In short, the Northern Beaches’ alfresco scene stays alive all winter, so outdoor dining here is never off the menu. Layer up, grab a heater-warmed table, and enjoy that crisp ocean air – this coast still feels like summer, even when it’s not.
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