Guidebook for West Beach
Essentials
Laundrette Giant Washer
11 W Beach RdAcres Dry Cleaners Pty. Ltd
697 Burbridge RdWoolworths Harbourtown
727 Tapleys Hill RdDrakes West Beach
693 Burbridge RdTerryWhite Chemmart West Beach
695A Burbridge RdPharmacy only a 10 minute walk away.
West Beach Medical Centre
709 Burbridge Rd Medical centre only 10 minutes' walk away.
Adelaide's main hospital located on the edge of the city.
9 locals recommend
Royal Adelaide Hospital: Emergency Department
Port RoadAdelaide's main hospital located on the edge of the city.
Shopping
Harbour Town Adelaide
727 Tapleys Hill RdOutlet shopping centre.
Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgMake sure you see the Mall's Balls!
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26Famous South Australian chocolates.
Book in to see chocolate being made and buy seconds at discounted prices.
63 locals recommend
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26Book in to see chocolate being made and buy seconds at discounted prices.
Strip shopping with lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels, 10 minutes' drive East of the city.
Parade Central
Strip shopping with lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels, 10 minutes' drive East of the city.
King William Road
King William RoadStrip shopping with boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
Food Scene
If it's a pastry or fresh bread you're after, or a coffee or light lunch, this spot is a two minute walk away. The protein balls are great too.
9 locals recommend
Bakers Edge
9 W Beach Rd If it's a pastry or fresh bread you're after, or a coffee or light lunch, this spot is a two minute walk away. The protein balls are great too.
Get Juiced Cafe Breakfast & Lunch
11 W Beach RdWest Beach Chicken & Seafood
7 W Beach RdLocated right on the beach and just around the corner. Great for a drink, snack, breakfast or casual dinner. If it's not too windy try to get a spot on the balcony and watch the sunset.
West Beach Surf Club
1a Seaview Road Located right on the beach and just around the corner. Great for a drink, snack, breakfast or casual dinner. If it's not too windy try to get a spot on the balcony and watch the sunset.
Adelaide Central Market
60 Gouger StAn extension of Rundle Mall, this is a popular strip for restaurants, bars and shops.
33 locals recommend
Rundle Street
Rundle StreetAn extension of Rundle Mall, this is a popular strip for restaurants, bars and shops.
Gouger Street
Gouger Street Popular restaurant strip near the Adelaide Central Markets.
HENLEY SQUARE PAVILION
352 Seaview RdRestaurants situated around a newly developed beachside square.
Loads of restaurants and shops, leading down to Moseley Square and the Glenelg Jetty.
14 locals recommend
Jetty Road
Jetty RoadLoads of restaurants and shops, leading down to Moseley Square and the Glenelg Jetty.
Great view of Adelaide and the coast. Visit the restaurant for fine dining or the cafe for a more casual atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
Windy Point Restaurant
339 Belair RdGreat view of Adelaide and the coast. Visit the restaurant for fine dining or the cafe for a more casual atmosphere.
Estia Greek Restaurant-Greek Takeaway-Adelaide
255 Seaview RdGreat Greek cuisine.
Joe's Kiosk
EsplanadeA great coffee shop only a 30 minute walk away, right on the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Glenelg
Mega Adventure - Australia
4 Hamra AveWest Beach Mini Golf
Hamra AvenueWest Beach Parks Golf
Military RoadAdelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveParks & Nature
Perfect for swimming, the beach is patrolled in Summer. Make sure you swim between the flags.
23 locals recommend
West Beach
Perfect for swimming, the beach is patrolled in Summer. Make sure you swim between the flags.
Only a 10 minute walk away, Linear Park runs along the Torrens River all the way into the city and beyond. Lovely for a walk, bike ride or picnic.
30 locals recommend
River Torrens Linear Park Trail
Only a 10 minute walk away, Linear Park runs along the Torrens River all the way into the city and beyond. Lovely for a walk, bike ride or picnic.
Meet friends or watch the locals enjoy this lovely beachside playground and lawn area.
Harold and Cynthia Anderson Reserve
Meet friends or watch the locals enjoy this lovely beachside playground and lawn area.
Climb to Mount Lofty. Stop and have a coffee or light meal afterwards in the restaurant.
73 locals recommend
Waterfall Gully
Climb to Mount Lofty. Stop and have a coffee or light meal afterwards in the restaurant.
Gorge Wildlife Park
30 Redden DrCuddle a koala! Feed kangaroos.
Gorgeous walks and see if you can spot a koala in the wild.
72 locals recommend
Morialta Conservation Park
Morialta Falls Road Gorgeous walks and see if you can spot a koala in the wild.
Drinks & Nightlife
Arguably the nicest beachside square in Adelaide, with shops and restaurants, clubs and hotels around a paved and grassed area lit with fairy lights at night and fountains for the kids to play in.
55 locals recommend
Henley Square
Arguably the nicest beachside square in Adelaide, with shops and restaurants, clubs and hotels around a paved and grassed area lit with fairy lights at night and fountains for the kids to play in.
Restaurants, bars, shops in Ebenezer place and all along Rundle Street.
7 locals recommend
Rundle Street East
31 Ebenezer PlRestaurants, bars, shops in Ebenezer place and all along Rundle Street.
Visit the lounge, off the foyer of the Grand. Sit in Chesterfields while you sip a glass of wine overlooking Glenelg Beach.
10 locals recommend
Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel
2 Jetty RdVisit the lounge, off the foyer of the Grand. Sit in Chesterfields while you sip a glass of wine overlooking Glenelg Beach.
The Moseley Bar & Kitchen
11 Moseley Square A fun casual spot for a drink or two in lively Glenelg.
Adelaide Hummers
Situated in the old Adelaide Railway Station.
Sightseeing
Hahndorf
Historic German settled village in the Adelaide Hills.
McLaren Vale
Wineries galore!
Barossa Valley
Wineries galore!
Victor Harbor
Seaside village one hour's drive from Adelaide.
Montefiore Hill
Great view of Adelaide city.
Catch a ride on Popeye, Adelaide's famous boat, or master a paddle boat!
8 locals recommend
River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri
Catch a ride on Popeye, Adelaide's famous boat, or master a paddle boat!
d'Arenberg
Osborn RoadAn amazing structure with a winery.