It is 36 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council.

Lovett Bay is in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, on the western shores of Pittwater, beside Elvina Bay.

Scotland Island, Church Point and Morning Bay are nearby.

Residents use their own boats to commute to Church Point or use the public ferry service.

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