Sydney's coastline is a series of coves and cliffs. Very dramatic and very beautiful. Most areas have great clifftop walks and these are the best places I have found to do that power walk.

Bondi Beach is only 10 minutes from my place and is a great place to swim and surf, if you can ignore the bus loads of tourists pointing cameras at you. Wonderful cafes and coffee up on the strip though. Definitely a place to sit and just people watch.