Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
The Pond Cafe
39 The EsplanadePond offers delicious breakfast
The Stoop
1 Cliff StNice food and great wine
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeUpscale fish and chips
Pearl Torquay
8 Pearl StA great homemade pasta joint
Torquay Larder
5 Gilbert StGreat coffee and pastries
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueGreat brunch spot in Juc
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills WayBehind Bunnings, locals favourite coffee spot
Il Matto
15 Bell StGreat Italian
Sightseeing
Point Break! But they didn’t actually film it here... however this is a famous surf break and often gets pounding surf.
219 locals recommend
Bells Beach
Point Break! But they didn’t actually film it here... however this is a famous surf break and often gets pounding surf.
A great surf beach for beginners. On high tide take the walking path right to Jan Juc beach. On low tide walk towards the cliff and check out the rock pools.
10 locals recommend
Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club
Surf Beach DriveA great surf beach for beginners. On high tide take the walking path right to Jan Juc beach. On low tide walk towards the cliff and check out the rock pools.
Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkOur favourite beach
Shopping
Beautiful plant nursery
Arizona Living
1-7 Haystacks DriveCross the highway and get cheap deals at the seconds surf shops
17 locals recommend
Baines Beach Surf Seconds Torquay
16 Baines CresCross the highway and get cheap deals at the seconds surf shops
Frankie Say Relax
15 Bell StLocally designed women’s clothing
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Beach walk favourites
We love Point Addis beach, especially on the low tide when you can walk to the rocks on the right. Low tide walks at Jan Juc beach are great too! Whites beach is a fun dog beach and will give you a laugh! If it’s high tide, walk on the path from Torquay to Bells beach.
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Surfing
There are tons of great surf breaks along this coast but ask about the area before you jump in. If you need to rent a board and/or wetsuit go to Bell street where you’ll see a few options (e.g., Go Ride A Wave).
Customs and culture
Hours of operation
Torquay locals tend to go to bed early, wake early and play outside. Don’t expect much of a party scene. The two options for a late night include Senors on the Esplanade and Torquay Pub on Bell street.
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Mountain Biking
The best mountain biking near Torquay is off of Hurst road, located past Point Addis and before Anglesea on the left. Fun marked trails for all levels.