Ettalong and Ettalong Beach is the aboriginal word for 'place for drinking' with beautiful views of Broken Bay and Lion Island.

Fishermen come to Ettalong Beach to fish for the whiting when in season. Ettalong Beach has the largest undercover markets on the Central Coast, Ettalong Seaside Village Markets are located at 189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong, open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am. When you are all shopped out go to the movies next door at Cinema Paradiso a beautiful art deco designed theatre. There are also many wonderful alfresco cafes.

Central Coast Fishing Charters have three vessels and depart from Ettalong for reef fishing, game fishing and cruises. Broken Bay Blue Water Charters also depart from Ettalong Wharf for ocean and river cruises, deep sea fishing and game fishing.

Palm Beach Ferry Service departs Ettalong to Palm Beach seven days a week.

Ettalong Beach has safe swimming for children and clean golden sands. Ettalong is only 3kms from Woy Woy Railway Station, and a regular bus services runs from Woy Woy to Ettalong.