SORRENTO
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THE AREA
Time moves a little slower in picture-perfect Sorrento. A seaside mecca for urban escapists, it’s hard to believe this vibrant coastal haven is just an hour and a half from Melbourne. Stylish and sophisticated, Sorrento’s laidback vibe is far from sleepy. Its sunny disposition and sparkling seas may draw the crowds in the warmer months, but residents enjoy Sorrento’s laid-back, active lifestyle year-round.
Lifestyle
Whether it’s for the weekend or for life, there is a lot to love about this popular seaside spot. The beach is the suburb’s beating heart, and on any given day, locals can be spotted soaking up some rays or vying for the perfect wave. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to crystal-clear waters with three of the areas prized beaches sitting pretty on Sorrento’s borders. A surfer’s paradise, the wild and wonderful Ocean Beach is where you’ll catch some serious waves while the white sands and calm waters of Sorrento’s Front Beach are perfect for families.
For those looking to expand their artistic horizons, you’ll find galleries peppered throughout the neighbourhood. Meander the historic Sorrento-Portsea Artists’ Trail and take in the picturesque vistas as they were captured by local and international artists.
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Whether it’s for the weekend or for life, there is a lot to love about this popular seaside spot. The beach is the suburb’s beating heart, and on any given day, locals can be spotted soaking up some rays or vying for the perfect wave. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to crystal-clear waters with three of the areas prized beaches sitting pretty on Sorrento’s borders. A surfer’s paradise, the wild and wonderful Ocean Beach is where you’ll catch some serious waves while the white sands and calm waters of Sorrento’s Front Beach are perfect for families.
For those looking to expand their artistic horizons, you’ll find galleries peppered throughout the neighbourhood. Meander the historic Sorrento-Portsea Artists’ Trail and take in the picturesque vistas as they were captured by local and international artists.
As for shopping and dining, Sorrento Village has a string of cafés, restaurants, shops, and grocery stores that far exceed the day-to-day essentials. In recent years, Sorrento has become a foodie favourite catering to the sun-loving surfie, the health-conscious, and the well-heeled alike. There’s also the Athenaeum Cinema and Hotel Sorrento in town – both are local institutions.
A standout of Victoria’s Morning Peninsula, Sorrento is beautifully positioned to capitalise on all that the region has to offer. Around here, life is meant to be enjoyed at a much calmer pace and for those who call Sorrento home year-round, it’s an unbeatable lifestyle of ease and pleasure.
Neighbours
The lifestyle of Sorrento draws in families of all shapes and sizes with professional parents at the helm along with retirees. The warmer months are when Sorrento comes to life with locals and vacationers soaking up the sunshine on the white sands of one of the area’s pristine beaches.
Neighbours
The lifestyle of Sorrento draws in families of all shapes and sizes with professional parents at the helm along with retirees. The warmer months are when Sorrento comes to life with locals and vacationers soaking up the sunshine on the white sands of one of the area’s pristine beaches.
Area features
BEACH TIME
Sorrento itself boasts several beaches, and they’re all within an easy 5-minute drive of one another. Surfing, fishing, kayaking; you name it, Sorrento is perfect for it. For huge swells and crashing waves, Ocean Beach is the spot. For calmer waters, you’ll find safe, protected coastline perfect for kids along Front Beach.
SORRENTO VILLAGE
For a coastal town, the Sorrento Village is punching well above its weight in terms of sophistication. The main shopping precinct along Beach Road is home to more than 60 retail shops ranging from boutiques and galleries, to vintage stores and homewares. You won’t struggle to find a quality coffee either with a cafe and dining culture that keeps the locals well fed and watered.
MILLIONAIRES WALK
Along the Millionaires Walk the breathtaking vistas aren’t just limited to the stunning coastline. History buffs will know this iconic trail as the first point in which the Union Jack was used to claim possession of Australia, while those with an eye for property may know it for something else. Rather than beach shacks and holiday homes, here you’ll find imposing estates with unparalleled vistas that will inspire your next vision board.
