The (new) Port of Tel Aviv
Just south of the port The old port area has been renovated into a great big "entertainment center". This is the best way to describe a collection of restaurants, clubs, cafes, stores and walking, skating and sitting areas. On the sea side is a long wooden boardwalk, except that this one has "hills and valleys" for skating (the wood planks are formed in interesting designs). Until you see and skate the "hills" you will think it's crazy. On the north side is a row of large restaurants, mostly open to the sea most of the time. Some specialize in breakfast or lunch, some in dinners and are open late. Further 'down' is an area with smaller restaurants with a great view of the water. This area has tables up to the small enclosed port. On busy days these are the first seats to be filled and walking by is a test of wills to a hungry stomach ;8~)
Renovated Port from the AirIf you go all the way to the circle on Yordey Ha'sirah street, this is the southern edge with more stores and restaurants. Ace hardware is the large store at the southern end.
The port area is much more than a collection of "things", at daytime hours it's a destination for families, teenagers and groups of cafe goers. At night the port changes shape and becomes a hub for bar and music goers. With a few bars open until the early morning hours and three live music venues (hangars 11 & 13, Reading 3) there is a nice combination of modern & Jazz live daily. Somehow this odd collection of places has transformed into a meeting place for middle class Tel Avivians. When people start coming to a place, it feels alive and hums with excitement. The port area is such a place, but it's also big enough not to feel crowded, so it keeps on humming and buzzing. Pick a good time to come, even on weekend mornings when the sun bakes the beach, and come for a drink or brunch. You won't regret it, and may even find something to buy...
The old renovated port, just north of Ha'yarkon St. and Beit-Gimel (B"G) Yordey Ha'sirah Street, right on the beach. Restaurants, Cafes, Shops, walking and sitting areas.
sam-d-man handed me his version of the T"A port story:
Life in the city (Tel Aviv) has a dynamic. There is a life that is rarely seen anywhere in the world. One of the dynamic in our great city is the water front know as the 'North Port' (Yaffo being the 'South Port').
Seven days a week you may enjoy great food from 30 plus venues ranging from a good burger to complete lobster dinners and everything in between. After dining you may like to enjoy a short walk to the Max Brenner chocolate factory cafe.
Finished eating there are many inside or outside bars to enjoy and while away the night enjoying the sea breeze and the relaxing sounds.
Want to shop? Enjoy the Castro store and the many other shops, selling everything from crocks (plastic beach shoes now in style) to high fashion. You will never find a better place to eat, drink, dance, play and shop than the beautiful Tel Aviv water front.
Come and enjoy the city -- sam-d-man
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