Tel Aviv/North

North Tel Aviv is the wealthiest area of the city, and one of the wealthiest places in all of Israel. This area extends from the northern border of the city to the Yarkon River. This region is very green, quiet, and suburban compared to the rest of Tel Aviv. The Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv University, and some important museums are located here.

Get in

By train

• 1 Tel Aviv University Station, 95 Rokah Blvd. Close to the university, Yarkon park, Expo Tel Aviv (Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center) and "Luna park" (an amusement park).  
• 2 Bnei Brak Station. This station is closer to the Ramat Ha'Chayal area, but requires a 10-min walk through the Yarkon park. 

By bus

The best way to arrive from within Tel Aviv to the north is by buses. Some of the major buses are: 8, 24, 25, 47, 48, 89, 189. They go all the way from the south to the east and can get you close to most attractions in the area.

By car

You can enter via the Ayalon (the main highway) or through Namir road (the continuation of highway 2). However, especially during the morning you should avoid entering Tel Aviv by car as many commuters are jamming the roads.

See

Museums

The planetarium at the Eretz Israel museum

• 1 Eretz Israel Museum, 2 Haim Levanon Street (Bus: 7, 10, 11, 24, 25, 45, 171, 271.), ☏ +972-3-6415244. M W Sa 10:00-16:00, Tu Th 10:00-20:00, F 10:00-14:00. History, archaeology and culture - includes the archaeological site of Tel Qasile, the remains of an early Philistine settlement. In addition the museum has a Planetarium. Musum/Planetarium+Muesum - Adult: ₪42/74, Student & Soldier: ₪28/60, Children under 18: Free/₪32. (updated Jan 2019)
• 2 ANU - Museum of the Jewish People, Tel Aviv University Campus, Klausner Street (bus:7, 25 from city center, entrance through Matatia Gate 2), ☏ +972-3-6408000. Su-Th 10:00-16:00. This multimedia museum tells the story of the 2000 years of Jewish life throughout the entire world. It’s less about history and more about people: how the lived, worked, celebrated or prayed. A must-see if you like to know more about Jewish heritage. It was known as the Museum of Jewish Diaspora (Beth Hatefutsoth in Hebrew) until 2021, when it reopened after a remodel and re-brand. Adults: ₪35, including audio guiding.  
• 3 Yitzhak Rabin Center, 8 Chaim Levanon, ☏ +972 3 745-3322. A museum dedicated to the life of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and the political and social development of Israel as a whole. The center is involved in educational activities, which mostly help young Israelis prepare to contribute to a democratic and tolerant society.  
• 4 Palmach Museum, 10 Haim Levanon. The most interesting and gripping of Tel Aviv's military museums, it teaches the history of the Palmach, the main elite branch of Israel's military in 1948. There are no traditional exhibits, rather, you experience a 90 min interactive presentation as part of a group.  
• 5 Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, 12 Klausner (In Tel Aviv University). M W 10:00-16:00, Tu Th Sa 10:00-18:00, F 10:00-14:00. Opened in summer 2018, mainly aimed at children, various fauna & flora and eco-exhibits. (updated Dec 2018)

Other

• 6 Tel Aviv University. You can walk around a bit to see how the Israeli student looks like. The university gallery sometimes features interesting exhibitions. The newly built Smolarsh Auditorium is nicknamed The Atomic Reactor, due to its strange shape. The red-brick synagogue is referred to as The Petrol Distillery because its resemblance to the country main distilleries north of Haifa.  
• 7 Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center (Ganey Ha'Taarucha), Rokach Avenue ("University Train station", bus: 2, 3, 12, 44, 47, 48, 57, 89, 189, 247), ☏ +972-3-6404444. Holds many exhibitions and events (updated Jul 2020)
• 8 Seven Flour Mills. A historic site including a Roman bridge, a dam, and old water mills. 
• 9 Bird's Head. The confluence of the Ayalon and Yarkon rivers is located here. The land in between the rivers is shaped like a bird's head, hence the name. 
• 10 Bird's Head Birdwatching Center. A landscaped birdwatching center, fittingly located on the Bird's Head peninsula. 

Do

Lunapark Tel Aviv

• The beach - North Tel Aviv has some nice beaches which tend to be less crowded than the beaches in Central Tel Aviv. From north to south:

• 1 Cliff beach (Hof HaTzuk). The poshest beach in Tel Aviv, where you might run into Israeli celebrities. There is a sandstone cliff running just behind the beach, and above it are sand dunes. This beach used to have an entrance fee, however that may no longer be the case. (updated Feb 2017)
• 2 Tel Baruch beach. Sandwiched between the sea and the Sdeh Dov domestic airport, this beach can be reached from its north end (Tsvi Propes street) or south end (Yarkon Park). It is popular with families. (updated Feb 2017)

• 3 Yarkon Park (also called Ganei Yehoshua). The largest public park in Tel Aviv. The Yarkon River runs through the park, and spills into the Mediterranean Sea. The park is an excellent place for physical activities of all kinds - walking, jogging, cycling, kissing, etc. You can also come and join a game of football/basketball at almost any time. The park is clean (but the river is not; do not swim!) and except for a few small parts is very well lit at night. One unique local custom is to tie balloons to the trees to claim a spot for picnics or parties later in the day. It is possible to rent a canoe on the river. 

• 4 TLV Balloon (In Yarkon Park, north of the river, a little east of the freeway). Daily 08:30-11:00, and Sa-Th 18:00-21:00. A balloon ride, rising to a height of 90 m over the Yarkon Park, offering a great view of the park and the Tel Aviv skyline. ₪75. 
• 5 iClimb TLV. A giant climbing wall. 
• 6 SkyTown. A zipline park 

• 7 Luna Park, Rokach Blvd (Use Tel Aviv university train station), ☏ +972-3-6427080. Not open every day. Check specifically. Tel Aviv's main amusement park. While the rides it has to offer are no competition to ones that can be found in other countries, it should still be considered for a visit by thrill-loving tourists, especially families with kids, since the park has a large amount of child-friendly rides. The park has two rollercoasters. ₪105, discounts for many local credit cards - ask your Israeli friends. 
• 8 Meymadion, Rokach Blvd (Use Tel Aviv university or Bnei-Brak train stations), ☏ +972 3-6422777. A large waterpark very close to Luna Park. It offers a varied selection of waterslides, both for thrill seekers and for children. Note that during summer vacations the lines get quite long. ₪105, discounts for many local credit cards - ask your Israeli friends. 
• 9 Maccabi Tel Aviv Judo club, Shitrit 8. Good solid dojo 

Buy

• 1 Ramat Aviv Mall. One of the biggest and most popular shopping centres in the city. You will find here all the major brands, from Tommy Hilfiger to Calvin Klein, in addition to some Israeli brands. There is also a good food court with a nice selection of fast food chains. In line with the neighborhood, this mall as a bit upscale compared to other Tel Aviv malls.  
• 2 Shuk Tzafon (North Market), Raul Wallenberg 20. An indoor market. Its stalls sell raw food materials and prepared dishes. It caters to workers of the nearby Ramat HaHayal office park, as well as residents of the upscale nearby neighborhoods. 

Eat

A caffe in the Tel Aviv port area

Most restaurants are located in 1 Ramat HaChayal business area.

• 1 Frame chef & sushi bar, 2 Raul Wallenberg, ☏ +972-3-6498080. 24/7. Stylish and trendy restaurant offering sushi and other Japanese and Asian dishes. 
• 2 Avantgarde, 18 Raoul Wallenberg St, ☏ +972-57-9442870. Daily 12:00-00:00. American diner, with hamburgers, buffalo wings and steaks plus TV sports. (updated Dec 2018)
• 3 Giraffe Grill, 19 HaBarzel St., ☏ +972-3-6476661. Daily 12:00-00:00. Popular and inexpensive chain restaurant, offering many dishes from various Asian cuisines. (updated Dec 2018)

Drink

• 1 Leo Bloom's, 24 Raul Wallenberg (In Ziv Tower). Su-Th 17:00-02:00, F 19:00-02:00, Sa 18:00-03:00. The second most famous Irish pub in Tel Aviv. A meeting place for the northern Tel Aviv youth and visitors. (updated Dec 2018)

Sleep

There are no budget options available in North Tel Aviv.

• 1 West All Suite Hotel, Herzl Rozenblum 12, ☏ +972 3 7706666. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Upmarket resort hotel on the cliff above Tzuk Beach. Northern edge of city several kilometers from other attractions. Food is not kosher. B&B double from 150 US$. (updated Dec 2018)