Timeline
20:02
Order a late lunch or early dinner at Growlers. This beachfront eatery is just a two-minute walk from the anchor and serves bistro food. Since it is open from 8:30AM until late, you will have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down.
20:22
Walk to Torquay Front Beach. The beach faces east, so the sun will be setting behind you to the west. Find a spot on the sand or the grassy verge to settle in. The surf is calmer here than at the back beach, making it a comfortable place to watch the sky change color.
20:47
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 20:47. The golden light begins around 20:09, giving you about forty minutes of warm light to enjoy your view before the final descent.
21:17
End the evening at Blackmans Brewery. It is an eight-minute walk from the beach. This walk-in brewery offers a small menu and a large outdoor seating area. It is open from noon every day, so it will be ready for you after the sunset.
Local tip
Torquay Front Beach is patrolled and popular with families. If you want a quieter spot, Cosy Corner at the southern end of the beach is calmer, but it is a longer walk from the main facilities.
Check before you go
- Growlers is open from 8:30AM to late.
- Blackmans Brewery is open from noon daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Torquay (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).