Penny’s Guidebook

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Penny’s Guidebook

Food scene

Enjoy a coffee, and/or breakky overlooking Fisherman's Beach. Dogs most welcome, with a selection of doggy treats and biscuits on the menu too!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The Esplanade
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enjoy a coffee, and/or breakky overlooking Fisherman's Beach. Dogs most welcome, with a selection of doggy treats and biscuits on the menu too!
Gourmet style fish and chippies with a view! Local Fish, Hand Cut Chips- highly recommend the platter for 4!!!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishos Torquay
36 The Esplanade
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gourmet style fish and chippies with a view! Local Fish, Hand Cut Chips- highly recommend the platter for 4!!!
Get your sushi fix! Fresh, Fast, and Tasty.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Ninja
15 Bristol Rd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get your sushi fix! Fresh, Fast, and Tasty.
Burgers and Beer delivery!!!!
4 Pines Torquay
61 Surf Coast Highway
Burgers and Beer delivery!!!!
Pho, cocktails, and a view! 🍜 🍸
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pholklore
38 The Esplanade
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho, cocktails, and a view! 🍜 🍸
Authentic Japanese Ramen and Sake. The best veggie tempura I have ever had! Also a great wine list, if you want a chill dinner and glass of wine.
Sober Ramen Torquay
Authentic Japanese Ramen and Sake. The best veggie tempura I have ever had! Also a great wine list, if you want a chill dinner and glass of wine.
Maltese Sandwich Deli. Gourmet sandwiches - the Tuna one is to die for!
Mortadeli
Maltese Sandwich Deli. Gourmet sandwiches - the Tuna one is to die for!

Shopping

Visit Surf City - Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Ghanda, Patagonia and more! Torquay is rich in surf history, being the birthplace of some of these brands. Surf City well worth a visit in the main stores, as well as the outlets (in Baines Crescent) - as the locals do!! Tucked in behind is a Surf Museum in the information centre also well worth a look!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boardriders Torquay
61 Surf Coast Hwy
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Visit Surf City - Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Ghanda, Patagonia and more! Torquay is rich in surf history, being the birthplace of some of these brands. Surf City well worth a visit in the main stores, as well as the outlets (in Baines Crescent) - as the locals do!! Tucked in behind is a Surf Museum in the information centre also well worth a look!
Gourmet Deli/Veggie Grocer - Get that cheeseboard sorted!! Beautiful range of fresh, local fruit and vegetables, bread, dips and cheese.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast Hwy
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gourmet Deli/Veggie Grocer - Get that cheeseboard sorted!! Beautiful range of fresh, local fruit and vegetables, bread, dips and cheese.

Exercise

Esplanade walk - wander along the gravel path either way from Fishermans Beach/Salty Dog Cafe. SaltyDog to Surf Club and back is a 5km loop - particularly beautiful at sunrise!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fisherman's Beach
The Esplanade
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esplanade walk - wander along the gravel path either way from Fishermans Beach/Salty Dog Cafe. SaltyDog to Surf Club and back is a 5km loop - particularly beautiful at sunrise!
Hot mat yoga, and pilates. There is a great 1 month trial, which can be used in both Geelong and Torquay
Upstate Studios Torquay
2 Perkins Pl
Hot mat yoga, and pilates. There is a great 1 month trial, which can be used in both Geelong and Torquay

Coffee

THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN!!! Locally roasted, Melbourne style (double ristretto) coffee. BYO Keep Cups - no takeaway cups here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills Way
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN!!! Locally roasted, Melbourne style (double ristretto) coffee. BYO Keep Cups - no takeaway cups here.
Good coffee, available from 6am.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bomboras Torquay
37 The Esplanade
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good coffee, available from 6am.
Yummy brunch, go early to get a table! Good coffee too.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pond Cafe
39 The Esplanade
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy brunch, go early to get a table! Good coffee too.

Sightseeing

Visit the original home of surfing, and the beach home to the longest surfing competition. Lovely to look at, however best to leave this one for the pros!! If you want to extend the walk, there is a path that begins at Jan Juc Bird Rock carpark and walks all the way to Bells (approx 7km return)
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bells Beach
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Visit the original home of surfing, and the beach home to the longest surfing competition. Lovely to look at, however best to leave this one for the pros!! If you want to extend the walk, there is a path that begins at Jan Juc Bird Rock carpark and walks all the way to Bells (approx 7km return)
Family Friendly Shallow Beach. Protected from the wind, close to amenities.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosy Corner Beach
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family Friendly Shallow Beach. Protected from the wind, close to amenities.
Dog Friendly, and absolutely stunning! Please take your rubbish with you.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Addis Beach
Point Addis Boardwalk
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dog Friendly, and absolutely stunning! Please take your rubbish with you.

Drinks

Live music, cold beverages, stunning views- dog friendly!!!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The Esplanade
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local brewery 🍻
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell St
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local brewery 🍻
Local brewery,- only a few streets away!! 🍻 🕺
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bells Beach Brewing
22 Baines Cres
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local brewery,- only a few streets away!! 🍻 🕺
Live music, and good food by day, concerts, and a dance floor by night!
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Hotel Motel
36 Bell St
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Live music, and good food by day, concerts, and a dance floor by night!

Child Friendly

Burgers, Loaded Fries, Mac and Cheese Balls, and great Sandpit for the kids!
Gypsy Burger
Burgers, Loaded Fries, Mac and Cheese Balls, and great Sandpit for the kids!
Child friendly gastro pub with a gorgeous fit out.
Sou'West Brewery
Child friendly gastro pub with a gorgeous fit out.
Over the Summer, an accessible path runs from the carpark to the sand, which can be useful for prams/wheelchairs/strollers and beach carts.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fisherman's Beach
The Esplanade
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Over the Summer, an accessible path runs from the carpark to the sand, which can be useful for prams/wheelchairs/strollers and beach carts.
Following the walking path from Salty dog, there are two children's playgrounds. One is on the Esplanade between Zeally Bay Rd, and Gilbert Street. This is shaped like a ship. One is near Anderson street on the Esplanade, parallel to the Norfolk Pine trees.
The Esplanade and Bell Street Playground
Following the walking path from Salty dog, there are two children's playgrounds. One is on the Esplanade between Zeally Bay Rd, and Gilbert Street. This is shaped like a ship. One is near Anderson street on the Esplanade, parallel to the Norfolk Pine trees.