Local Hangs
Sightseeing
Great north facing beach (more sun) - when it's calm it's just magical. Like a swimming pool and close for snacks! Head to the end near the Cowes Yacht Club (left) for extra tranquility.
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Cowes Strand
The EsplanadeGreat north facing beach (more sun) - when it's calm it's just magical. Like a swimming pool and close for snacks! Head to the end near the Cowes Yacht Club (left) for extra tranquility.
Wait for low tide and get out to what the locals call 'Tahiti' (it's around the corner) - it's a massive sand bank that appears in the middle of the ocean. Just get back to land before the tide comes back in!
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San Remo
Wait for low tide and get out to what the locals call 'Tahiti' (it's around the corner) - it's a massive sand bank that appears in the middle of the ocean. Just get back to land before the tide comes back in!
This is a quiet end of the beach if you want to escape the crowds - easy by car or bike.
Red Rocks Road
Red Rocks RoadThis is a quiet end of the beach if you want to escape the crowds - easy by car or bike.
Great surf beach and hang. Good for beginners and they always do beginners surf lessons here that are well organised by the local surf shop. The Smith's Beach General Store does good shakes too.
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Smiths Beach
Great surf beach and hang. Good for beginners and they always do beginners surf lessons here that are well organised by the local surf shop. The Smith's Beach General Store does good shakes too.
A smaller island next to an island. It's really quaint and great for a loop walk with good views. Big animal farm and historic house which is still a working farm. Animals everywhere! Watch out for the Saturday Farmer's Market here which adds to the atmosphere.
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Churchill Island
A smaller island next to an island. It's really quaint and great for a loop walk with good views. Big animal farm and historic house which is still a working farm. Animals everywhere! Watch out for the Saturday Farmer's Market here which adds to the atmosphere.
A serious surf beach. Big on atmosphere and true beach scenery. The walk around the headland offers the best views on the island with views back to San Remo and Newhaven - super special. It's an easy to moderate walk as well.
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Cape Woolamai Beach
82 The EsplanadeA serious surf beach. Big on atmosphere and true beach scenery. The walk around the headland offers the best views on the island with views back to San Remo and Newhaven - super special. It's an easy to moderate walk as well.
Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdNew hip hot spot with a relaxing vibe - check it out.
City/town information
Best Fish and Chips are in Rhyll - set amongst a quaint little fishing village. Nice any time of day. Nice little jetty to walk out on.
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Rhyll
Best Fish and Chips are in Rhyll - set amongst a quaint little fishing village. Nice any time of day. Nice little jetty to walk out on.
Food scene
Great new cafe with a brilliant water view. Good coffee and picks. Yum. Good homemade cookies too!
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M&O Cafe and Tapas
14 The EsplanadeGreat new cafe with a brilliant water view. Good coffee and picks. Yum. Good homemade cookies too!
Great food for breakfast or lunch. Urban style with a seaside vibe. Nice view from the rear window of the cafe & their slices are good (kina healthy). Chai latte is a must.
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The Waterboy Cafe
58 Chapel StGreat food for breakfast or lunch. Urban style with a seaside vibe. Nice view from the rear window of the cafe & their slices are good (kina healthy). Chai latte is a must.
Unreal coffee - nice to hang in laneway or get a coffee on the go. If you are hungry for a quick lunch, their toasties are worth it.
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G'Day Tiger
34 Thompson AveUnreal coffee - nice to hang in laneway or get a coffee on the go. If you are hungry for a quick lunch, their toasties are worth it.
Yes there is a Chocolate Factory for you chocoholics, but there is also a great Pie Shop located at the Newhaven shops (interior is average), but the pies are good! It's just a nice jetty to walk out on to get some scenery with the island bridge in the background. Popular with fishing also.
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Newhaven
Yes there is a Chocolate Factory for you chocoholics, but there is also a great Pie Shop located at the Newhaven shops (interior is average), but the pies are good! It's just a nice jetty to walk out on to get some scenery with the island bridge in the background. Popular with fishing also.
Just been revamped with a really nice outdoor area - ideal for hot summer evenings. Pizza isn't bad either. If you are Gluten free, then they have bases there.
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Pino's Trattoria
29-31 Thompson AveJust been revamped with a really nice outdoor area - ideal for hot summer evenings. Pizza isn't bad either. If you are Gluten free, then they have bases there.
Italian pizza and pasta (good gelati bar next door too - so that's dessert covered). High on flavour and good traditional food located on the best real estate in town.
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Isola Di Capri
2 Thompson AveItalian pizza and pasta (good gelati bar next door too - so that's dessert covered). High on flavour and good traditional food located on the best real estate in town.
When you want good Vietnamese take-away. It's just at the end of the street! Hot and convenient (about a 2 second walk).
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Saigon Maggie
209-213 Settlement RdWhen you want good Vietnamese take-away. It's just at the end of the street! Hot and convenient (about a 2 second walk).
Beeeeerrrrr. Actually it has some beautiful craft beers - my fav being the sour variety (peach & cherry). Sit outside on the street and people watch. The food menu is great for lunch - think pub meals.
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Ocean Reach Brewing
47 Thompson AveBeeeeerrrrr. Actually it has some beautiful craft beers - my fav being the sour variety (peach & cherry). Sit outside on the street and people watch. The food menu is great for lunch - think pub meals.
Shopping
Love this little shop - bitsie yummies. They have now opened up a clothing store on the main street which has a great array (liking the Will & Bear hats).
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Tyde
21 Thompson AveLove this little shop - bitsie yummies. They have now opened up a clothing store on the main street which has a great array (liking the Will & Bear hats).
This is when you want everything in the shop to deck out your dream Surf pad.
Offshore design, furniture and homewares
49-53 Thompson AveThis is when you want everything in the shop to deck out your dream Surf pad.