Guidebook for Herzliya
Parks & Nature
A cliff-top national park surrounding a ruined Crusader city. Crusader city, which has been excavated in recent years. The Crusader fortress that is the centerpiece of the visit to the park was built between 1241 and 1265, and is impressive testimony to the strength of the city in its day.
In 2003, World Monuments Watch declared Apollonia endangered by development, one of 100 such sites around the world so-named in that year, including the Great Wall of China and the city of Batsra in Syria. The full list of sites can be found on www.wmf.org.
The park, an island of peace and tranquility in the tumultuous central coastal plain, contains two brief touring routes. One follows the cliff and is suitable for experienced hikers. The other is a level route suitable for wheelchair-users, other mobility-challenged visitors and strollers.
One highlight at Apollonia National Park is the Roman villa, visible from the lookout point, where a sign reveals a three-dimensional plan of the building. The heart of the visit is the cliff-top Crusader fortress overlooking the Mediterranean. The fortress, which contains a number of rooms and a collection of authentic ballistae balls, is surrounded by a wide moat.
The lookout balcony at the top of the fortress provides a spectacular view of the coast from Hadera in the north to Ashdod in the south.
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Apollonia National Park
A cliff-top national park surrounding a ruined Crusader city. Crusader city, which has been excavated in recent years. The Crusader fortress that is the centerpiece of the visit to the park was built between 1241 and 1265, and is impressive testimony to the strength of the city in its day.
In 2003, World Monuments Watch declared Apollonia endangered by development, one of 100 such sites around the world so-named in that year, including the Great Wall of China and the city of Batsra in Syria. The full list of sites can be found on www.wmf.org.
The park, an island of peace and tranquility in the tumultuous central coastal plain, contains two brief touring routes. One follows the cliff and is suitable for experienced hikers. The other is a level route suitable for wheelchair-users, other mobility-challenged visitors and strollers.
One highlight at Apollonia National Park is the Roman villa, visible from the lookout point, where a sign reveals a three-dimensional plan of the building. The heart of the visit is the cliff-top Crusader fortress overlooking the Mediterranean. The fortress, which contains a number of rooms and a collection of authentic ballistae balls, is surrounded by a wide moat.
The lookout balcony at the top of the fortress provides a spectacular view of the coast from Hadera in the north to Ashdod in the south.
Arts & Culture
A must-visit in Herzliya is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Surrounded by a park, the building is hidden by trees but once you are inside it transforms into a modern oasis. The museum is full of huge and tiny rooms that are sometimes separated with curtains. Exhibitions feature traditional art, such as paintings and drawings, but also feature modern mediums of art, such as video. The art museum costs just 25 shekels and is well worth the money.
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Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art
4 HaBanim St A must-visit in Herzliya is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Surrounded by a park, the building is hidden by trees but once you are inside it transforms into a modern oasis. The museum is full of huge and tiny rooms that are sometimes separated with curtains. Exhibitions feature traditional art, such as paintings and drawings, but also feature modern mediums of art, such as video. The art museum costs just 25 shekels and is well worth the money.
Essentials
Arena Mall
2 Ha-Shunit StFood Scene
Yam 7
122 Ramat Yam StBen Ami
11 Ha-Menofim StZozobra
7 Arieh Shenkar StKyoto
7 Arieh Shenkar StBreakfast in undoubtedly one of the most delicious meals of the day. Which is why it’s a shame you only have a small window each morning to partake in it. Benedict has become a game changer when it comes to this tasty morning feast. Benedict serves up breakfast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. According to their website, Benedict believes breakfast is ‘not a matter of time, but a matter of world view’, and they exemplify this mantra by offering up a huge selection of breakfasts from around the world: A New York style breakfast featuring eggs and hollandaise sauce, an English breakfast complete with bacon, franks, and beans, and a Mexican breakfast taco that packs some heat. The stars of the show are the pancakes topped with fruit and maple syrup. It’s so good, it’ll make you wish every meal was breakfast.
Benedict, HaEtzel 1, Israel, 03-6868657
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Benedict
171 Ben Yehuda St Breakfast in undoubtedly one of the most delicious meals of the day. Which is why it’s a shame you only have a small window each morning to partake in it. Benedict has become a game changer when it comes to this tasty morning feast. Benedict serves up breakfast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. According to their website, Benedict believes breakfast is ‘not a matter of time, but a matter of world view’, and they exemplify this mantra by offering up a huge selection of breakfasts from around the world: A New York style breakfast featuring eggs and hollandaise sauce, an English breakfast complete with bacon, franks, and beans, and a Mexican breakfast taco that packs some heat. The stars of the show are the pancakes topped with fruit and maple syrup. It’s so good, it’ll make you wish every meal was breakfast.
Benedict, HaEtzel 1, Israel, 03-6868657
With an unassuming exterior and simplistic name, one might accidentally pass up the opportunity to eat at this exquisite establishment, without guidance from those in the know. As its name suggests, this restaurant specialises in all things meat, including tantalising hamburgers, juicy steaks, and succulent ribs. Some even hail it as one of the best steakhouses in all of Israel. The secret to Meatbar’s success lies in the top-secret preparation process, which uses only the best cuts of meat, and dry-ages them in-house to produce the most tender and delicious meat on this side of the Mediterranean.
Meat Bar, HaSadna’ot 4, Israel, 09-954600
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MeatBar Restaurant
4 Ha-Sadna'ot St With an unassuming exterior and simplistic name, one might accidentally pass up the opportunity to eat at this exquisite establishment, without guidance from those in the know. As its name suggests, this restaurant specialises in all things meat, including tantalising hamburgers, juicy steaks, and succulent ribs. Some even hail it as one of the best steakhouses in all of Israel. The secret to Meatbar’s success lies in the top-secret preparation process, which uses only the best cuts of meat, and dry-ages them in-house to produce the most tender and delicious meat on this side of the Mediterranean.
Meat Bar, HaSadna’ot 4, Israel, 09-954600
This small café in Herzilya Centre is the only contender on the list that isn’t in Herzliya Pituach. Untainted by tourists, this local spot is a favorite in the area. The restaurant itself is small and modest, but its portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. Their staff are so incredibly warm and will take the time to get to know each and every customer. You aren’t just paying for the food (which is excellent in itself), you are paying for the overall experience. Waiters are often seen passing out frozen margaritas in the summer to help you beat the heat. The tastiness of Toscana’s shakshouka is unparalleled in the area, possibly in all of Herzliya. A definite must if you are ever nearby.
Toscana, Hanadiv 3, Israel, 09-954-4078
Cafe Toscana
7 HaNadiv StThis small café in Herzilya Centre is the only contender on the list that isn’t in Herzliya Pituach. Untainted by tourists, this local spot is a favorite in the area. The restaurant itself is small and modest, but its portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. Their staff are so incredibly warm and will take the time to get to know each and every customer. You aren’t just paying for the food (which is excellent in itself), you are paying for the overall experience. Waiters are often seen passing out frozen margaritas in the summer to help you beat the heat. The tastiness of Toscana’s shakshouka is unparalleled in the area, possibly in all of Herzliya. A definite must if you are ever nearby.
Toscana, Hanadiv 3, Israel, 09-954-4078
Sebastian is a neighborhood classic in the heart of Herzliya Pituach. Its décor lends to a very homey feel as soon as you step through their door. This café/brasserie suits a variety of needs depending on the time of day. From swanky dinner hotspot, to low-key brunch time dining, Sebastian’s varied menu and polished design appeal to a variety of different tastes. The best part of Sebastian is its wraparound bar situated in the middle of the restaurant. When you take a seat, you are immediately greeted with smiles by other patrons and staff members, who are eager to welcome you to their ‘hood’.
Sebastian, Maskit St 33, Israel, 09-951-3939
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Sebastian
33 Maskit StSebastian is a neighborhood classic in the heart of Herzliya Pituach. Its décor lends to a very homey feel as soon as you step through their door. This café/brasserie suits a variety of needs depending on the time of day. From swanky dinner hotspot, to low-key brunch time dining, Sebastian’s varied menu and polished design appeal to a variety of different tastes. The best part of Sebastian is its wraparound bar situated in the middle of the restaurant. When you take a seat, you are immediately greeted with smiles by other patrons and staff members, who are eager to welcome you to their ‘hood’.
Sebastian, Maskit St 33, Israel, 09-951-3939
Segev is luxury dining at its finest, a place where the food is almost too beautiful to eat and the ambiance is unlike anything in Israel. This restaurant is the culinary brainchild of world class chef Segev Moshe, who modeled the restaurant’s décor after the floral lined streets of the Tel Aviv neighbourhood of Neve Tsedek. His food expertise is apparent in his artfully prepared dishes and elegant cocktails, including decadent mushroom risotto to buttery foie gras. The menu is mostly prix-fixed and there is a wide selection of international wines which serve as a complement to an already lavish meal.
Segev, HaHoshlim 16, Israel, 09-958-0410
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#SegevArt Herzliya
16 Arieh Shenkar StSegev is luxury dining at its finest, a place where the food is almost too beautiful to eat and the ambiance is unlike anything in Israel. This restaurant is the culinary brainchild of world class chef Segev Moshe, who modeled the restaurant’s décor after the floral lined streets of the Tel Aviv neighbourhood of Neve Tsedek. His food expertise is apparent in his artfully prepared dishes and elegant cocktails, including decadent mushroom risotto to buttery foie gras. The menu is mostly prix-fixed and there is a wide selection of international wines which serve as a complement to an already lavish meal.
Segev, HaHoshlim 16, Israel, 09-958-0410
I’ve only recently discovered that every Thursday from 3-8 p.m. there is a farmer’s market in Herzliya Pituach. The market is set up in a park in the southernmost boundary of the industrial zone. The park is ringed by steel and glass buildings housing high tech companies, one of which is Israel’s R&D center for Microsoft. Brightly colored, whimsical statues of fish and reptile-like creatures decorate the park. It’s not a very large market but the offerings are tempting and tasty. Aside from a few green grocers there are vendors selling, among other items, ready-made Middle-Eastern food, fresh-baked bread, pastries and cookies, a nice selection of cheeses, homemade olives and fresh-cut flowers. The vendors are friendly and most speak English.
Industrial area
I’ve only recently discovered that every Thursday from 3-8 p.m. there is a farmer’s market in Herzliya Pituach. The market is set up in a park in the southernmost boundary of the industrial zone. The park is ringed by steel and glass buildings housing high tech companies, one of which is Israel’s R&D center for Microsoft. Brightly colored, whimsical statues of fish and reptile-like creatures decorate the park. It’s not a very large market but the offerings are tempting and tasty. Aside from a few green grocers there are vendors selling, among other items, ready-made Middle-Eastern food, fresh-baked bread, pastries and cookies, a nice selection of cheeses, homemade olives and fresh-cut flowers. The vendors are friendly and most speak English.
Shopping
The 7 Star Mall, Herzliya
This shopping mall really does deserve its seven stars. With 140 stores to explore, plus its cinema, not to mention the frequent events that it plans for festivals and Jewish holidays, there really is something for everyone in the family. Voted as one of the top five malls in Israel, the 7-star-mall in Herzliya is located in the central area of the country, accessible even from the beach. With Herzliya being a growing city of more venues to come, this really is something that dedicated shoppers should check out.
7 Star Mall, Yosef Nevo Street, Herzliya, Israel
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Yosef Nevo Street
Yosef Nevo StreetThe 7 Star Mall, Herzliya
This shopping mall really does deserve its seven stars. With 140 stores to explore, plus its cinema, not to mention the frequent events that it plans for festivals and Jewish holidays, there really is something for everyone in the family. Voted as one of the top five malls in Israel, the 7-star-mall in Herzliya is located in the central area of the country, accessible even from the beach. With Herzliya being a growing city of more venues to come, this really is something that dedicated shoppers should check out.
7 Star Mall, Yosef Nevo Street, Herzliya, Israel
Drinks & Nightlife
What is better than going to an open air bar facing the sea after a hard day of working or studying, while watching the beautiful Herzliya sunset? There is a choice of bars directly on the beach and along the coast. The Yam Bar and the Yama are great for casual drinks but also host fun parties and events. If you like the surfing vibe check out Shama Ze Po, another bar where all the surfers meet.
Khavatselet ha-Sharon St 37
37 Khavatselet ha-Sharon StreetWhat is better than going to an open air bar facing the sea after a hard day of working or studying, while watching the beautiful Herzliya sunset? There is a choice of bars directly on the beach and along the coast. The Yam Bar and the Yama are great for casual drinks but also host fun parties and events. If you like the surfing vibe check out Shama Ze Po, another bar where all the surfers meet.
Sightseeing
This wonderful beach is bordered by a cliff, on top of which is the Apollonia National Park. Visitors can discover the archeological remains of a crusader city and the impressive fortress which was built around 1250. The climb to the balcony of the fortress allows visitors to discover the beautiful panorama of the Herzliya coast. A must-see is the house made of shells, built by a hermit living on the beach for more than 40 years – the house is built directly inside the cliff.
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Apollonia Beach
This wonderful beach is bordered by a cliff, on top of which is the Apollonia National Park. Visitors can discover the archeological remains of a crusader city and the impressive fortress which was built around 1250. The climb to the balcony of the fortress allows visitors to discover the beautiful panorama of the Herzliya coast. A must-see is the house made of shells, built by a hermit living on the beach for more than 40 years – the house is built directly inside the cliff.