A local guide from Sunset Terraces
Come Home to Lebanon.
Whether you are returning to family, introducing Lebanon to someone you love, or discovering it for the first time, Sunset Terraces gives you a comfortable place to settle in and stay awhile.
Begin exploringExplore From Here
Coast, City, Mountain—and a Beautiful Place to Return To.
Spend the day by the Mediterranean, enjoy a long lunch by the water, or watch the bay change color from your balcony as evening arrives. From Adma, it is easy to explore Jounieh and the coast, travel south toward Dbayeh and Beirut, head north toward Byblos and Batroun, or discover the mountain towns above the bay.
Restaurants, venues, seasonal attractions, and opening hours can change. Check the linked pages before setting out and reserve ahead when appropriate.
Local favorites
Eat, Gather, and Stay Out Late.
Lebanon is often best experienced around a table. These are a few places we know, enjoy, and recommend as a starting point.
Start the day locally
Breakfast and Brunch
Coffee, warm manakish, a waterfront breakfast, or something sweet—the best mornings in Lebanon rarely need to be rushed.
5 Beans Coffee Shop
A relaxed nearby stop in Adma for coffee, breakfast, or a quick drink before setting out for the day.
Al Asil Bakery
A convenient takeaway stop near the Tabarja roundabout for manakish and savory pastries, including za’atar, lahm bi ajeen, spinach pies, and meat pies.
Makhlouf
An all-day waterfront restaurant in Jounieh. Breakfast and brunch include Lebanese favorites such as fatteh, eggs, halloumi platters, and ful, alongside coffee and cocktails.
L’Abeille d’Or
A favorite stop for knafeh in the morning or as a late-night treat, with Lebanese sweets, baklava, ice-cream cakes, and gifts to take when visiting family and friends.
Gather around the table
Casual Dining
Easy local favorites for a family meal, a sunset table, or an evening that carries on a little longer.
Sushiholic
A nearby option for sushi, with a location in Kfar Habab just off the highway. The Sushiholic menu is also available at H Village in Jounieh.
Al Saniour Seaview
A lively restaurant in Sahel Alma with Mediterranean views, sports screenings, and a varied Lebanese and international menu. Local favorites include mezze and fattoush, and it is also well known for its shisha service.
H Village
A day-to-night destination in central Jounieh with Lebanese, international, and sushi menus, together with cocktails, music, entertainment, and sunset views.
A little something sweet
Sweets, Ice Cream, and Treats
Lebanese booza, fruit cocktails, knafeh, or snacks for the apartment—these are the stops we return to.
Awad Glace
Lebanese booza in a wide choice of flavors, with takeaway available for an easy dessert at the apartment. Family recommendations include avocado, rose, and blackberry.
Crazy Nuts
A shop in Kaslik offering mixed nuts and snacks to enjoy during your stay or take home as gifts, located along the highway when driving north after the tunnel.
Al Intably
Near the Tabarja roundabout, Al Intably offers ice cream, Lebanese booza, and fruit cocktails. Family favorites include avocado, strawberry-mango, and ashta.
When the evening is the event
Day-to-Night and Nightlife
Sunset gatherings, dinner, music, and the unmistakable energy of a Lebanese night out.
Palms Beach House
A vibrant seaside restaurant and lounge for Mediterranean views, food, sunset gatherings, and live entertainment—best for an energetic day-to-night atmosphere.
Sayf
An open-air Beirut dinner-and-nightlife venue with Oriental and international food, dancers, DJs, live musicians, and singers.
Palms The Legend
An expansive open-air venue near Nahr El Kalb with dinner, music, large-scale entertainment, and a late-night atmosphere suited to lively groups.
The Village Dbayeh
An outdoor community of restaurants and bars among stone buildings, fountains, and greenery, offering several moods in one destination.
Worth the journey
Famous Sites of Lebanon.
Places that carry Lebanon’s history, faith, landscape, and sense of wonder—each memorable in a different way.
Harissa
Téléférique and Our Lady of Lebanon
Ride the Téléférique from Jounieh up the mountainside for sweeping views of the bay, or drive directly to Harissa. At the top, visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, an important pilgrimage site welcoming visitors of many backgrounds. Check the cable car’s operating status before setting out.
Make a day of it
Places to See and Things to Do.
From caves and city promenades to waterfalls, mountain views, and the sky above Jounieh Bay.
Jeita Grotto
A remarkable limestone cave system with an upper gallery explored on foot and a lower cave normally visited by boat when conditions allow. Wear shoes with good grip and confirm which sections are open. Photography is not permitted inside the grotto; the image shown is a representative rendering.
Mountain of Divine Mercy
A Maronite shrine in Ghosta known for its 12-meter statue of Christ and its wide views across Jounieh Bay—a meaningful stop for prayer, reflection, or quiet time.
Yahchouch Waterfalls Hike
A forest-and-river hike leading toward waterfalls and natural pools. Water flow and trail conditions change with the season, so check local conditions and consider a knowledgeable guide.
Mountain Views at the Shouf Biosphere Reserve
A rewarding mountain outing with expansive views across the Shouf landscape. The reserve has multiple entrances and trails, so confirm the best starting point, route, weather, and current access before traveling.
Paragliding With Exit to Nature
A local paragliding school in Haret Sakher offering tandem flights and instruction. We have trusted them many times for their professionalism, experience, and service. Flights are weather-dependent.
For an easy stay
The Useful Things, Close at Hand.
Groceries, SIM cards, laundry, shopping, and a few practical stops to help you settle in quickly.
Shopping and Everyday Essentials
ABC Dbayeh
An all-in-one option for shopping, restaurants, practical services, and a movie at Grand Cinemas—especially useful for a rainy day or a break from the summer heat.
Spinneys
Our local full-service supermarket for groceries, fresh food, household supplies, and familiar international products. Its online service also delivers to the Jounieh district.
Fredy Market
A convenient neighborhood market for fresh vegetables, groceries, and everyday basics—useful for quick top-up shopping close to the apartment.
All In Market
Another nearby option for fresh vegetables, groceries, and household supplies when you need a few essentials without making a larger supermarket trip.
Practical Local Services
OMT Western Union and Mobile Phone Help
A nearby stop for money-transfer services and local mobile needs, including the purchase of SIM cards. It is located beside Sip n’ Slice in Tabarja.
Pure Laundry Spa Adma
A nearby boutique laundry and dry-cleaning service for clothing, delicate items, alterations, and repairs—helpful for longer stays and special-event clothing.
St. Charbel Church
A local Maronite church in Kfar Yassine for guests who wish to attend services or spend a quiet moment nearby. Check locally for current service times.
A stay that fits the way you travel
See Lebanon by Day. Come Home to the Bay.
Sunset Terraces is designed for international guests, Lebanese families returning home, couples, friends, and multigenerational groups who want the comfort and independence of a private apartment.
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