Mairangi Bay Village is a shopping village at 380 Beach Road on Auckland's North Shore, a short stroll from the white sand of Mairangi Bay beach. It has cafes and restaurants, fashion boutiques, hair and beauty salons and gift stores, and the village says there is plenty of free parking. It also runs a calendar of events, including village markets, local art shows, beachside food and wine festivals and family festivals. Local clubs in the bay include surf lifesaving, tennis, bowling, beach volleyball, Probus and Rotary. The village publishes the Mairangi Bay Magazine, a community newsletter with local stories and upcoming events, delivered to homes in the area. Our pick in Mairangi Bay for a beachside lunch followed by a browse among the village shops.