Virginia's Guidebook
Food scene
Cafe's and Restaurants in the local area
If you are looking for a great coffee or freshly ground coffee for your morning breakfast, you can't go past Ocean Grind. They roast on site and it is a great place to hang out with family and friends away from the beachside cafes that can get busy over summer time
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills WayIf you are looking for a great coffee or freshly ground coffee for your morning breakfast, you can't go past Ocean Grind. They roast on site and it is a great place to hang out with family and friends away from the beachside cafes that can get busy over summer time
The Salty Dog Cafe (previously known as Bombora's) is right on the beach and very popular all year round with families, walkers and, of course, dog lovers. It is our favourite beachside cafe with great food and coffee for breakfast & lunch.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The EsplanadeThe Salty Dog Cafe (previously known as Bombora's) is right on the beach and very popular all year round with families, walkers and, of course, dog lovers. It is our favourite beachside cafe with great food and coffee for breakfast & lunch.
A great family restaurant with excellent Italian fare. Wood fired pizza's are amazing and they deliver!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Matto
15 Bell StA great family restaurant with excellent Italian fare. Wood fired pizza's are amazing and they deliver!
One of the best fine dining experiences on the Surfcoast, well worth the drive and the location in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club can't be beat.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Moonlite
100 Great Ocean RdOne of the best fine dining experiences on the Surfcoast, well worth the drive and the location in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club can't be beat.
Good Spanish and Latin American fair, right on the beach.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SEÑORS
17 The EsplanadeGood Spanish and Latin American fair, right on the beach.
Great old style ice cream shop that is right on the beach and won't break your bank balance. Don't expect fancy ice creams for $10 a cone, but if your kids love a rainbow or choc chip ice cream after a big day at the beach then this is the place.
Frenchy's Icecream & Frozen Yoghurt
17 The EsplanadeGreat old style ice cream shop that is right on the beach and won't break your bank balance. Don't expect fancy ice creams for $10 a cone, but if your kids love a rainbow or choc chip ice cream after a big day at the beach then this is the place.
Who doesn't love fish & chips after a big day at the beach. This is our favourite of the few in Torquay.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bell Street Fish & Chips
32A Bell StWho doesn't love fish & chips after a big day at the beach. This is our favourite of the few in Torquay.
Solid contemporary dining experience. Often popular over summer so best to book.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stoop
1 Cliff StSolid contemporary dining experience. Often popular over summer so best to book.
Sightseeing
A 45km walking and cycling trail from Point Impossible beach in Torquay to Fairhaven beach in Aireys Inlet. It is a great way to see the Surf Coast and get away from the beachside crowds.
You can walk, ride or drive to the trail, it is only 1.5km from our house and right on the Esplanade beachfront. Follow the signs for as far as you wish to go.
You can also use the trail to access the 50km of mountain bike trails at Hurst Road near Anglesea.
Surf Coast Walk
Surf Coast WalkA 45km walking and cycling trail from Point Impossible beach in Torquay to Fairhaven beach in Aireys Inlet. It is a great way to see the Surf Coast and get away from the beachside crowds.
You can walk, ride or drive to the trail, it is only 1.5km from our house and right on the Esplanade beachfront. Follow the signs for as far as you wish to go.
You can also use the trail to access the 50km of mountain bike trails at Hurst Road near Anglesea.
Shopping
Need some spares or repairs for your bike? Or maybe a whole new rig? This is a great local shop that has everything you'll need and great service.
Bike Matters
6B Baines CresNeed some spares or repairs for your bike? Or maybe a whole new rig? This is a great local shop that has everything you'll need and great service.
Bargain prices for surfwear and wet suits, just around the corner from the main store.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rip Curl Torquay Outlet
16 Baines CresBargain prices for surfwear and wet suits, just around the corner from the main store.