Natalia's Guidebook

Natalia
Natalia's Guidebook

Food scene

If you’re food motivated like me, a walk along the beach will lead you to some wonderful eateries. Beautiful decor, beachfront bar in summer. Sebastian’s Basque cheesecake, Sangria by the jug 😉
9 locals recommend
Sebastian
26 Esplanade
9 locals recommend
If you’re food motivated like me, a walk along the beach will lead you to some wonderful eateries. Beautiful decor, beachfront bar in summer. Sebastian’s Basque cheesecake, Sangria by the jug 😉
Great casual cafe with an incredible view, love the pancakes from here 🥞 and delicious coffee. Note: Outdoor seating available
Fifi’s By The Beach
81 Esplanade
Great casual cafe with an incredible view, love the pancakes from here 🥞 and delicious coffee. Note: Outdoor seating available
Right by the beachfront, plenty of places on the grass to enjoy coffee, ice cream, and casual snacks. Next door to the lifesavers club, safe swimming area. 471 Williamstown bus stop is also located behind the kiosk.
The Kiosk by d'Asporto
99 Esplanade
Right by the beachfront, plenty of places on the grass to enjoy coffee, ice cream, and casual snacks. Next door to the lifesavers club, safe swimming area. 471 Williamstown bus stop is also located behind the kiosk.
Cute little kiosk (to the left of Sebastian’s) serving fish and chips, and ice cream 🍦 Plenty of outdoor seating available.
Rotunda In Williamstown
Esplanade
Cute little kiosk (to the left of Sebastian’s) serving fish and chips, and ice cream 🍦 Plenty of outdoor seating available.
Williamstown’s main cafe strip and casual hang out, a variety of restaurants from Italian, Vietnamese, European, Japanese and Mexican and more! Ice creamery’s along the strip and cute boutiques . Views of the bay, perfection! Note: Plenty of outdoor seating. Hobson Bay visitor information centre is located at the park, helpful for information on the seaplane charter, catching the ferry across the bay.
Nelson Place
Nelson Place
Williamstown’s main cafe strip and casual hang out, a variety of restaurants from Italian, Vietnamese, European, Japanese and Mexican and more! Ice creamery’s along the strip and cute boutiques . Views of the bay, perfection! Note: Plenty of outdoor seating. Hobson Bay visitor information centre is located at the park, helpful for information on the seaplane charter, catching the ferry across the bay.
Perfect brunch spot, plenty of outdoor seating for people watching or tuck yourself away in the lovely courtyard. Great range of desserts to accompany coffee 🍰 Opens later in summer for evening snacks and coffee.
Tick Tok
181 Nelson Pl
Perfect brunch spot, plenty of outdoor seating for people watching or tuck yourself away in the lovely courtyard. Great range of desserts to accompany coffee 🍰 Opens later in summer for evening snacks and coffee.
Our favourite fish and chip shop in Willy! Fresh, crispy golden batter every time! Gets busy during warm weather but worth the wait 🤤
Top of the Bay
1 The Strand
Our favourite fish and chip shop in Willy! Fresh, crispy golden batter every time! Gets busy during warm weather but worth the wait 🤤
The best bakery! Get in early to avoid disappointment, our favourites are the pecan bourbon pie, Philly mushroom and pistachio cream croissant 🥐 Only a 15 minute commute via train.
16 locals recommend
Candied Bakery
81A Hudsons Rd
16 locals recommend
The best bakery! Get in early to avoid disappointment, our favourites are the pecan bourbon pie, Philly mushroom and pistachio cream croissant 🥐 Only a 15 minute commute via train.
Perfect for a casual night out! Plenty of food trucks, licensed venue, live music and pet friendly too! 19 minute commute via train. Be sure to check out their website for trading hours and entry price.
19 locals recommend
Grazeland Melbourne
20 Booker Street
19 locals recommend
Perfect for a casual night out! Plenty of food trucks, licensed venue, live music and pet friendly too! 19 minute commute via train. Be sure to check out their website for trading hours and entry price.

Sightseeing

Enjoy the tranquil walking path of this marine sanctuary.
Jawbone Marine Sanctuary
Enjoy the tranquil walking path of this marine sanctuary.
Scene change? Take a walk through the quiet botanical garden instead and explore the gorgeous Edwardian pond.
14 locals recommend
Williamstown Botanic Gardens
Osborne Street
14 locals recommend
Scene change? Take a walk through the quiet botanical garden instead and explore the gorgeous Edwardian pond.
Visit the heritage listed HMAS Castlemaine ship, you can go aboard for a small fee (please check out their website for more details). Enjoy the nice views of the bay and check out the floating seafood stall for the first catch of the day.
7 locals recommend
HMAS Castlemaine
Syme Street
7 locals recommend
Visit the heritage listed HMAS Castlemaine ship, you can go aboard for a small fee (please check out their website for more details). Enjoy the nice views of the bay and check out the floating seafood stall for the first catch of the day.

Shopping

The essentials Ie. supermarket, chemist, banks, post office, beauty salons, fashion retailers and local speciality stores. Lots of cafes, and don’t forget to check out Ferguson Street.
Douglas Parade
Douglas Parade
The essentials Ie. supermarket, chemist, banks, post office, beauty salons, fashion retailers and local speciality stores. Lots of cafes, and don’t forget to check out Ferguson Street.
Occurs every 2nd Sunday of each month! Independent stall holders and plenty to see!
Williamstown Farmers' Market
Robertson Reserve
Occurs every 2nd Sunday of each month! Independent stall holders and plenty to see!

Parking

Williamstown beach, Victoria 3016, Australia

City advice

Getting around

Train is the fastest way to commute, 2 stations close by.

Organise your Myki card and preload credit to avoid delays.