Herzliya Travel Guide

  Herzliya Sea Front
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  • Herzliya Sea Front
      Herzliya Sea Front
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  • Herzlya's marina [photo by Ophiro]
      Herzlya's marina [photo by Ophiro]
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  • Herzliya Marina
      Herzliya Marina
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  • Sunset at the Herzlia Marina
      Sunset at the Herzlia Marina
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  • Herzliya Beach
      Herzliya Beach
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Pro

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 Beautiful beaches & Marine, Restaurants & Bars 


Con

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 Can be crowded in the good places 


In a nutshell

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 Lovely sea front and Marina 

 

Explore Herzliya

Things to Do  

The Seasonal Swamp

The Seasonal Swamp, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  In the low-lying valley, east of the kurkar (calcareous sandstone) ridge which blocks the flow of rainwater towards the sea, there was a swamp which caused grave problems for the settlers of Herzeliya in the 1920s. Even the Romans in ancient times confronted the same... 

Apollonia NP --- Admire the colors

Apollonia NP --- Admire the colors, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  When you visit the National Park you most probably have noticed chimneys and high buildings. But here in the park you can enjoy the nature inside and outside the parks boundaries. The high coast gives excellent views into the water and along the coast. I really enjoyed the... 

Apollonia NP --- Crusaders Fortress

Apollonia NP --- Crusaders Fortress, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  Center piece of the national park is for sure the Crusader Fortress. Here quite some structures are left, but the bridge that you will use is not the one that was used in the past. Approaching the visitor bridge you can see parts of the old bridge. In the fortress you can... 

Apollonia NP --- Ottoman Lime Kiln

Apollonia NP --- Ottoman Lime Kiln, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  During the ottoman periode this lime kiln was used to burn lime limestone for the construction of buildings. The fire was burning in the structure that you can see today, while the lime stone was placed ontop of the roof. After four to six days the stones were ready. 

Apollonia NP --- Water Reservoirs

Apollonia NP --- Water Reservoirs, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  When walking on the Sea Path you will pass several reservoirs that were used to collect rain water. Access to water was important especially if you keep in mind the various sieges that were held here. Have a look at the round shaped water pool and the cisterns. 

Apollonia NP --- Roman Villa

Apollonia NP --- Roman Villa, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  After passing the moat when entering the park you will come to ruins of a roman villa. The villa existed here in the first and second century. Its architecture was traditional with an open central courtyard. 

Apollonia NP --- The Moat

Apollonia NP --- The Moat, Herzliya

 gubbi1 Says:  Just after entering the Apollonia National Park you will pass the moat. This structure is a part of the fortifications that the crusaders set up to protect the city. It can be dated back to around 1150. 

"Acadia-North" Beach

"Acadia-North" Beach, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  This is a nice, wide, central beach in Herzliya-Pituach. The Herzliya Municipality has recently (2011) constructed a beautiful scenic promenade between the Acadia and Daniel hotels, on the hill above the Acadia-North beach. They also made this beach very accessible to all:... 

"Beit Rishonim" - Herzeliya's early days

"Beit Rishonim" - Herzeliya's early days, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  Once the family home of the Chizik family, now this is a municipal museum commemorating the founders of Herzeliya and its early days, from the 1920s to the 1940s.A lifesize image of Theodor Herzl greets the visitors from the balcony, reminding them who this city is named... 

Hotels  

Dan Accadia

 2 Reviews and 230 Opinions  Highly recommend a stay here. Staff are friendly and helpful - accommodation outstanding and great... 

Daniel And Spa

 1 Review and 208 Opinions  I have stayed here in September. It's peaceful, nice and has a good pool. You can even tolerate that... 

Restaurants  

Yam 7: Nice Restaurant, Nice Beach Views

Yam 7: Nice Restaurant, Nice Beach Views, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  Yam 7 is located near the Acadia Hotel in Herzliya-Pituach, strategically situated overlooking the beach below. The view includes the marina in the south, the Acadia-Central and Acadia-North beaches and the beach-level promenade.This is a big and spacious restaurant, and the... 

Hof Acadia - Etzel Avi: Beach Restaurant / Cafe-Bar

Hof Acadia - Etzel Avi: Beach Restaurant / Cafe-Bar, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  "Etzel Avi" means "Chez Avi" in Hebrew. This is a simple beach restaurant which is very strategically located, on the lower promenade of the Herzliya Pituach beach. You come here for the location, not for the food. The menu includes all the usual items you find in such... 

Kakao Espresso Bar: Nice place to sit in the marina

Kakao Espresso Bar: Nice place to sit in the marina, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  In Israel even an evening in November is a good time to sit outdoors in the Hertzeliya marina, eat and have a drink, and the breeze is pleasant and not too cold.We spent a very nice evening in the Kakao Espresso Bar; this is one of several branches of this trendy network of... 

Nightlife  

Lev Daniel Cinema: Foreign Movies in the Hotel by the Beach

Lev Daniel Cinema: Foreign Movies in the Hotel by the Beach, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  The Lev cinema network in Israel specializes in quality films from all over the world, from France, Germany and Italy to Iran, Korea and Japan. "Lev-Daniel" is unique in its setting and its ambience: It is located in the Daniel Hotel in Herzliyah-Pituach, a medium-size hall... 

Nine Beach: Lounge Bar on the Herzliya Beach

Nine Beach: Lounge Bar on the Herzliya Beach, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  "Nine Beach" is a popular and trendy lounge - bar on the Zvulun Beach in Herzliya Pituach.Indoors, the decor is a mixture of Moroccan and modern design. There is also outdoor seating on the sand, with soft red romantic lighting. On some evenings there is live music, anything... 

Transportation  

Use Car

Use Car, Herzliya

 ophiro Says:  The best way to my opinion to get here is by car.The location of the city is on the main route from Haifa-Tel Aviv so you can stop here for a while and continue your way.To go to the Marina area you should get down on the boat junction (Ha'sira) and this is Herzliya Pituach. 

Train

Train, Herzliya

 ophiro Says:  If you want to use train you can get to the stop close to the 7 stars mall.I think it is not the best location if you want to go to the marina because from there you must take a taxi or walk for 30 minutes.From Tel Aviv it will take something like 10-15 minutes and it will... 

Shopping  

Outlet

Outlet, Herzliya

 edvin_br Says:  The outlet is located in the main business district of Herzliya Pituach. Its a pretty nice uncovered shopping center, consists about 50 shops which are mostly clothing brands.The good thing about the outlet is that the nshops are considered as surpluses branches and that... 

Local Customs  

The Herzeliya Walk
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Once a year, on a Saturday morning around November, ther Herzeliya Walk takes place. Many hundreds of Herzeliyans (and a few others) take the walk, young and old, families, couples and singles, with all kinds of activities scattered along the route: live music, children's games and fun, sports activities etc.
The city museum of Beit Rishonim is open to the public with free guided tours.
You can choose between an 8 km route and a 5 km one.
There is a carnaval atmosphere at the end of the route. Go for it!

Updated Jun 29, 2011

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Sports & Outdoors  

Bike and Jog in the Herzliya Park

Bike and Jog in the Herzliya Park, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  The Herzliya Park offers a good opportunity to bike, jog or walk. There are separate lanes and paths for joggers and bikers, so that they don't run into families with children, strollers, pets etc.The environment is varied, part of the paths are in nature, besides the... 

Hiking along the Beach

Hiking along the Beach, Herzliya

 iblatt Says:  You can walk the entire length of Herzliya's coastline: It's 5.9 km one way.Starting in the Tzuk (cliff) Beach in the south, the first 2.4 km segment will bring you to the Acadia Beach. On the way you will pass the built-up marina, where you can add an extra 2.16 km to your... 

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