Getting Around

Relax and unwind at the Seacliff Beach Retreat

Set on three levels, the Seacliff Beach Retreat is a place to relax & unwind. Oozing a coastal, nature inspired, sophisticated design style, the 3BR beachside retreat is eco-friendly, modern & light set in peaceful surroundings. Boasting a huge balcony, gorgeous ocean views & in 30 secs you can feel the sand between your toes. Awake to the sound of waves! Ideal for families, couples & business travellers. The perfect beach pad for your SA holiday; close to restaurants & McLaren Vale wineries.

The neighbourhood

You’re only 60m (less than 1 min) to the beach! The Seacliff Beach Retreat has everything you could want to make your stay peaceful and relaxing, from organic coffee beans for your morning brew from the Smeg Espresso machine, a gourmet fully equipped kitchen and barware, gorgeous coastal views, a huge entertainers balcony with stylish outdoor setting, sun loungers, hooded Ziggy BBQ and space to do your yoga, comfy beds with eco bed linens, reading nooks, throw rugs, vintage and mid-century modern art, family board games, a readers library, full size table tennis, two sea kayaks, soothing bath salts for relaxing in the deep tub, an esky large enough to chill all your drinks for beach day fun, sun shelter, picnic rugs, beach towels, kids beach toys and much more… you may never want to leave.

However, just in case you want to explore beyond our beach retreat, we have a few suggestions for you.

Dining and entertainment

The Garden Cafe Gallery on Wheatland Street offers great coffee, chai tea, waffles, vegan treats, all day breakfasts, local art and more. Freshly squeezed juice, kombucha, smoothies, a casual lunch or afternoon tea are at your doorstep at the Pirate Cat Cafe on the Esplanade. There are plenty of places to grab a casual meal, a glass or two of wine or a cocktail whilst looking over the gorgeous sea views that Seacliff offers. Try the Seacliff Beach Bar and Kitchen Upper Deck Bistro at the Yacht Club or the Mariners Bar right on the Esplanade waterfront. Spoilt for choice right next door to that, you’ll find more beachside dining – think long lazy lunches and warm sea breezes at the open-air restaurant of the Seacliff SLSC Cafe or kick back with the Acoustic sessions each Sunday from 3-6pm in the SLSC Restaurant after a day of relaxing or beachside fun.

Family-friendly meals and outdoor activities

After a casual meal with the kids or a refreshing beverage in the sunshine? Ocean’s Food Truck is nestled on the foreshore between the SSLC & the Caravan Park, serving up seaside traditional fish & chips, ice blocks, hot dogs, burgers, Mediterranean foods, cold brew coffee, raw kombucha, natural sodas, cold pressed juices, milkshakes & more.

The Seacliff Beach Hotel offers great meals and coffees, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Icy cold drinks. fresh seafood, healthy salad bowls and all your pub favourites. Listen to live music every Friday & Saturday night. The Seacliff Beach Resort is ideally located to take in beautiful scenic walks along the coast. At the end of Wheatland Street choose to turn right, due south, and you’ll find yourself a few minutes away from the Kingston Park Coastal Reserve. You’ll find a playground, a great

Exercise and exploration

If you’re after exercise, then bring your walking shoes & undertake this must do spectacular coastal hike along the Marino Rocks boardwalk trail towards Hallett Cove. The 7.2km trail is officially called the Marion Coastal Walkway & commences from the Esplanade at the edge of the Kingston Park Coastal Reserve. The signage along the walk will teach you about the natural history, coastal vegetation, aboriginal Tjilbruke Dreaming heritage and the world-famous geology of this region.

More adventurous sightseeing and wellbeing

Choose to turn left, heading due north, at the end of Wheatland Street and you’re a few minutes’ walk away along the coast to the ever-popular Brighton Beach and Jetty. You’ll find two playgrounds and a coffee stop along the way to keep the kids entertained. The Brighton Esplanade and Jetty Road offer many dining and shopping options if you are wanting some coastal retail or beauty therapy. Further along the beachfront from Brighton you can take in public art sculptures, aboriginal significance, beautiful beaches and learn the history of the region and by following the coastal walk from Seacliff to Glenelg.

Stand Up Paddle SA on the Esplanade has something for the adventure lovers; try out stand up paddle boarding hire, lessons, or give the paddle board, Yoga and surf classes a go. The Seacliff Esplanade, any direction you choose, is a picturesque & safe place to go for a bike ride, with dedicated walking & cycle paths. Bring your own bikes, scooters, skateboards or tricycles or bike hire is available from Spin|way automated bike hire terminal located at the Caravan Park nearby. The Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club offers private sailing lessons for individuals, couples, or families. Head over to their website or club rooms for more information.

Vida Yoga on Wheatland Street offers in person Yoga classes Mondays & Thursdays 7.15pm-8.15pm. Bookings essential. Anne Morgenstern offers Kundalini Yoga, known as the yoga of awareness, every Thursday at 9.30-10.45am at the Seacliff Uniting Church on Wheatland Street. Drop ins welcome. BYO yoga mat, towel, blanket & water bottle.

Always wanted to try Art Classes? Small group classes for beginners – advanced & workshops can be organised through Splashout Art Studios, set in natural scrub overlooking the sea at Marino Rocks. Check out their FB page for more information.

Shopping

The closest supermarkets are Foodland 1.7kms & Woolworths 2.3km, both on Brighton Road & open 7 days a week. You’ll be able to find a good selection of organic & fresh produce here.

Jetty Road Brighton hosts a number of specialty shops including the BWS Liquor store, bakery, art gallery, bespoke perfumery, organic & locally made bath bombs & perfume, massage, hair, nails & beauty therapy, Copenhagen ice-creamery, giftware, homeware, women’s & men’s clothing, baby ware & wide variety of cafes, wine bars, pubs and restaurants.

The Brighton Jetty Bakery has a range of delicious baked goods including sourdough, seeded & rye loaves in addition to family pies, sweet treats & hot bakery staples with dine in options.

Music to watch the waves go by…

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