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!
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The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The EsplanadeEnjoy 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!!!
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Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeGourmet style fish and chippies with a view!
Local Fish, Hand Cut Chips- highly recommend the platter for 4!!!
Funky Ninja
15 Bristol RdGet your sushi fix!
Fresh, Fast, and Tasty.
4 Pines Torquay
61 Surf Coast HighwayBurgers and Beer delivery!!!!
Pholklore
38 The EsplanadePho, 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.
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!
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Boardriders Torquay
61 Surf Coast HwyVisit 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.
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Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyGourmet 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!
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Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeEsplanade 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 PlHot 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.
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Ocean Grind
2 Sawmills WayTHE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN!!!
Locally roasted, Melbourne style (double ristretto) coffee.
BYO Keep Cups - no takeaway cups here.
Bomboras Torquay
37 The EsplanadeGood coffee, available from 6am.
The Pond Cafe
39 The EsplanadeYummy 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)
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Bells Beach
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.
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Cosy Corner Beach
Family Friendly Shallow Beach. Protected from the wind, close to amenities.
Dog Friendly, and absolutely stunning!
Please take your rubbish with you.
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkDog Friendly, and absolutely stunning!
Please take your rubbish with you.
Drinks
Live music, cold beverages, stunning views- dog friendly!!!
Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The EsplanadeBlackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell StLocal brewery 🍻
Bells Beach Brewing
22 Baines CresLocal brewery,- only a few streets away!! 🍻 🕺
Live music, and good food by day, concerts, and a dance floor by night!
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Torquay Hotel Motel
36 Bell StLive music, and good food by day, concerts, and a dance floor by night!
Child Friendly
Gypsy Burger
Burgers, Loaded Fries, Mac and Cheese Balls, and great Sandpit for the kids!
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.
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Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeOver 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.