Cronulla voted third most popular beach, by Murray Trembath - 3rd April 2008
(Credit: St George & Sutherland Shire Leader)

Cronulla has been voted Sydney's third most popular beach, with many fancied eastern and northern beaches left splashing behind.

Not surprisingly, iconic Bondi finished first in the poll held last month for Sydney Chamber of Commerce.

Bondi gained 36 per cent of the vote, followed by Manly (22 per cent) and Cronulla (19 per cent). Bronte (12 per cent) was fourth and Palm Beach (10 per cent) finished fifth.

The chamber's survey, Sydney's Favourite Things, has been held annually for several years, but this was the first time people were asked to nominate their favourite beach.

A total of 401 people were interviewed in the Sydney CBD. Seventy-six per cent were Sydney residents, 6 per cent from other parts of NSW, 7 per cent from interstate and 11 per cent from overseas.

Cronulla Chamber of Commerce president, Rob Stanley-Jones, said it was a fantastic result.

"It's great for our suburb and for our shire. The council obviously has been doing the right thing in promoting the area. Who knows, next year we might be second or first," Mr Stanley-Jones said.

Lifesaver Anthony Lyon, who has been a member of the Cronulla club for more than 10 years, was not the slightest bit surprised at the high ranking.

"It's a good family beach, and a great place for people who like exercising," Mr Lyon said.

In other survey results, the Rocks was voted the most popular part of the city and best restaurant area.

Australia Day was seen as Sydney's best party, the Botanical Gardens as the favourite park, Opera House as the best attraction and New Year's Day cricket as the favourite sporting event.

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