Guidebook for Jan Juc
Food Scene
Great brunch and best coffee on coast (must have Scott (owner) make it!). 600 metre walk
89 locals recommend
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueGreat brunch and best coffee on coast (must have Scott (owner) make it!). 600 metre walk
The Cave Wood Fired Pizza
20 Princes TerraceBest pizza on coast. 600 metre walk
Bird Rock Cafe
2 Princes TerraceGreat Asian-style restaurant - great menu. 600 metre walk
Local fish'n'chips. Good quality. Open until 8pm. 600 metre walk
11 locals recommend
Jan Juc Fish and Chips
2 Stuart AveLocal fish'n'chips. Good quality. Open until 8pm. 600 metre walk
Sou'West Brewery
27 Baines CrescentNew brewery - good food and atmosphere. Family friendly
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeGourmet fish'n'chips. Great views over Cosy Corner beach
Pub fare. Play room for kids and plenty of TVs with sport on. 600 metre walk
34 locals recommend
The Beach Hotel
3-9 Stuart AvePub fare. Play room for kids and plenty of TVs with sport on. 600 metre walk
Bomboras Torquay
37 The EsplanadeGreat pizza restaurant with views over bay. Great beer garden
Roku Den
34 Bell StVery nice Japanese, suits adults (less so families)
Samesyn
24 Bell StFine dining
Pholklore
38 The EsplanadeGreat pho restaurant right on Esplanade
Torquay Larder
5 Gilbert StGreat deli, great coffee
The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The EsplanadeGood cafe overlooking Fisherman's Beach
Number One Restaurant
1 Great Ocean RdFine dining at RACV Resort. Beautiful views
Great bistro with spectacular views over Fishermans Beach. Do barefoot bowls
10 locals recommend
The Greens Bistro & Bar
47 The EsplanadeGreat bistro with spectacular views over Fishermans Beach. Do barefoot bowls
Moonah Restaurant
Pick of the local fine dining. Winner of best regional restaurant. Chef ex-Brae
Lounge at RACV hotel with spectacular views over gold course and beach - nice views, good burgers and bistro style food
Hardings Lounge
1 Great Ocean RdLounge at RACV hotel with spectacular views over gold course and beach - nice views, good burgers and bistro style food
Betty's Burgers
Great burgers
Il Matto
15 Bell StGreat Italian food
Does great fresh rolls and sandwiches and yummy sweets for days excursions and beach trips
Bells Bakery
Does great fresh rolls and sandwiches and yummy sweets for days excursions and beach trips
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyBest fruit and veg on surf coast
Surfcoast Quality Meats
Best butcher on coast
Corks Crew Cellars
5 Bristol RdSpecialty wine shop with all local varieties
Augustus Gelatery - Torquay
4A Gilbert StClassic ice cream. Big lines on hot days
Nordenfine Ice Cream
34 Bell StGreat quality, smaller lines than Augustus
Shinya Ramen & Bar Torquay
Best ramen in the area. Nice ambience
Beaches
There are a variety of local beaches which we go to
Local beach. Stunning views. Great walks at low tide. Great surf, body surfing etc
34 locals recommend
Jan Juc Beach
Local beach. Stunning views. Great walks at low tide. Great surf, body surfing etc
My favourite beach - most spectacular. Good surf at beach for novice surfers (no rocks), bigger surf at breaks. Not patrolled (but most benign conditions). Lots of flat open sand
38 locals recommend
Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkMy favourite beach - most spectacular. Good surf at beach for novice surfers (no rocks), bigger surf at breaks. Not patrolled (but most benign conditions). Lots of flat open sand
Point Addis carpark
Point Addis RoadStunning lookouts. Access to beach.
Torquay Beach
Great surf beach, great kids beach, rockpools
Cosy Corner Beach
Great kids beach. Can swim laps
Whites Beach, Victoria, Australia
Flat open stretches
Great surf beach in winter, flat in summer, lovely walks and nice cafes / bar
13 locals recommend
Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeGreat surf beach in winter, flat in summer, lovely walks and nice cafes / bar
Bells Beach
Great surf beach, stunning views
Winkipop
90 Bells Beach RdGreat surf beach, great walks
Point Impossible Beach
425 The EsplanadeGood surf on high tide
Golf clubs
RACV Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean RdLocal golf course with outstanding clubhouse and facilities
The Sands Torquay Golf Course
Best golf course in area. Driving range (grass)
Playgrounds
Bob Pettitt Reserve Playground
87 Sunset Strip2 playgrounds, 200 metres away. Next to ovals
Spring Creek Reserve Playground
41 Aurora CrescentNice playground with bike park
Tennis Courts
Courts 200 metres away. Bookings at:
https://play.tennis.com.au/SurfcoastTennisClubJanJuc/court-hire/book-by-date#?date=2022-07-14&role=guest
Bob Pettitt Tennis courts
91 Sunset StripCourts 200 metres away. Bookings at:
https://play.tennis.com.au/SurfcoastTennisClubJanJuc/court-hire/book-by-date#?date=2022-07-14&role=guest
Bike park / Mountain biking
Anglesea Bike Park
68 Camp RdGreat bike park for kids and adults of all ages
Start of great mountain biking trails. Map on board at trailhead
Hurst Road Carpark, Mountain bike Trail Head
Start of great mountain biking trails. Map on board at trailhead
Spring Valley Bike Park
91 Spring Valley DriveBike park with jumps and suitable for all ages
Some of the best mountain biking in Victoria. Well marked trails. Map in pantry and can get at pub in Forrest
Forrest Southern MTB Trailhead
Some of the best mountain biking in Victoria. Well marked trails. Map in pantry and can get at pub in Forrest
Sightseeing
Great views from surf club. Start of famous clifftop walk which goes all the way to Bells Beach
15 locals recommend
Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club
10 Clubhouse RdGreat views from surf club. Start of famous clifftop walk which goes all the way to Bells Beach
Ironbark Basin Nature Trail
Ironbark Basin Nature TrailGreat walking trails
Little Bird Rock Lookout
Great views here and further up at Bird Rock Lookout
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
410 Surf Coast HwyAquatic centre with multiple pools, water playground, water slides. Great for rainy day. 20 mins drive
Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre
240 Pioneer RdAquatic centre with multiple pools, water playground, water slides. Great for rainy day. 20 mins drive