Jaffa Port is the old harbor of Tel Aviv, associated with Biblical stories of Soloman, Jonah, and Saint Peter. Nowadays it’s teeming with restaurants and tourist shops.

We spend the morning walking around before enjoying an elaborate and delicious brunch spread.

A look back towards the Tel Aviv skyline:

The highlight of this area is two-fold: stunning sea views and incredible restaurants.

“I’d rather be sailing…” (Come on fellow musical theater nerds, I know I’m not alone in loving that show tune.)

By now we’ve entered the main artery of the port.

Our friends take us to one of their favorite places for lunch: The Old Man and the Sea (currently ranked #5 out of 44 Jaffa restaurants on Trip Advisor).

We start with the meze — a massive collection of side dishes. They’re free so long as you order a meal, but I’m too stuffed so they charge around $15 for me. Worth it for this selection of apps:

After lunch we continue strolling. I spot the Nalagaat Center, which is a theater for the deaf and blind. I’m drawn to the bold red theater seats they’ve set up out front.

More of photos of the charming alleys in Jaffa Port:

Here’s our friend Andy!

This tree is a piece of art.

Historic ruins dot this hillside in Jaffa:

And St. Peter’s Church:

I believe this is Al Bahr Mosque:

Fern graffiti, for the truly rebellious:

This was a delightful way to spend a morning.

While the restaurants may be pricey, it’s pleasant to simply stroll down from Tel Aviv with a coffee in hand and take in the seaside sights. A must-see for any Tel Aviv itinerary!