Sea Salt & Vine Cafe
With its perfect location right on Moreton Bay on Reef Point Esplanade, Scarborough, why would you look past Sea Salt & Vine Café?
Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast, a fresh healthy lunch or a great cup of coffee whilst taking in the magnificent view. A perfect spot to relax, unwind and take in the ambience.
The café menu is focused on contemporary Australian cuisine with some café favourites combined with a selection of modern affordable dishes.
Every Saturday at Sea Salt and Vine enjoy live music from 10.30am to 1.30pm with
Eddie Charles playing his relaxing style of music from the 60’s through 90’s. Also check the website for live music acts on Sundays as well.
Sea Salt & Vine Café are open 7 days a week from 7.00am to 4.00pm. BYO is welcome. Phone 07 3880 4456.
Out & About in Scarborough
Scarborough is a great place to get out and about to explore this gorgeous town located on the Redcliffe Peninsula surrounded by the pristine waters of Moreton Bay.
Scarborough Beach Parklands
Directly opposite Scarborough Beach Resort are the beachfront parklands on Scarborough Beach. Scarborough Beach Park is a fully fenced and partly shaded playground made up of two play areas – Railway Place and Pirate Place, complete with themed playground equipment. There is also Cotton Tree Forest, within the fenced play area, which is full of gnarled cottonwood trees that offer exciting climbing opportunities for kiddies.
Walking & Biking Pathways
Ride a bike or take a walk / run from Scarborough to Newport. This 8km route winds around the top of Redcliffe Peninsula through Casuarina and Cotton Tree lined parks, along the waterfront, to the canals of Newport.
Along the path you’ll enjoy sections of shade provided by trees including Norfolk Pines. You will also take in views across the waters of Deception Bay to the southern end of Bribie Island, and overlooking Scarborough Boat Harbour, as well as distant glimpses of the Glass House Mountains.
Scarborough Cafes & Restaurants
If you are looking for somewhere to dine or just grab a coffee and a quick snack there are plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance to the resort. Try these for starters:
- Brad’s Burger Bar & Breakfast (about 2 doors down)
- Cafe 3eightnine (underneath)
- Pines Bar & Restaurant (also underneath)
- Sugar Deli
- Bazil & Co
- The Shack Cafe
- Silverlake Chinese
- Valori Espresso
- FinFresh Restaurant
- Sweet Swirls Cafe
- Baan Phaya Thai
- Enchiladas Mexican Cantina
- Zesty’s Bar & Cafe
Further around the peninsula in Bird ‘O Passage Parade near the Boat Harbour you will find another couple of great places to eat:
- Sea Salt & Vine
- Tempest Seafood Restaurant
- Moreton Bay Boat Club
Shopping & Services
There are plenty of shops and services within a short distance to Scarborough Beach Resort, such as:
- Shoes by Scarborough
- Earth Gifts by the Sea (& Cafe)
- Tabitha’s Boutique
- Friendly Grocer (convenience store good for picking up supplies for self-contained apartment)
- Scarborough Village Surgery (medical)
- Rustic Blend Hair Studio
- Peninsula Laundries
- Devine Serenity Day Spa
- Yoga Emporium
- Scarborough Beach Pharmacy
- Australia Post Shop
Is it any wonder that Scarborough is an extremely popular place with holidaymakers and visitors alike with such a idyllic location and great facilities.
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Sweet Swirls Cafe
If you are looking for sweet treats during your stay in Scarborough don’t look past Sweet Treats on Oxley Ave, Scarborough.
The quaint coffee shop specializes in homemade sweet treats and offers good old fashioned service and conversation. Sweet Swirls is housed in a renovated ’60s corner shop that has been transformed into a quiet oasis where customers can relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Homemade favourites include cupcakes, raspberry pear loaf and brownies for starters which you can enjoy with a freshly made cup of coffee or pot of tea. The cupcakes are topped with towering swirls of icing – hence the name ‘Sweet Swirls’.
The cafe is open: Mon 7.00am – 11.30am, Tues to Fri 7.00am – 2pm & Sat 7.30am – 12.30pm
Sweet Swirls is located on the corner of Oxley Ave and Dunne Tce at Scarborough. Phone 07 3880 2140.
What’s Cooking in The Gardens?
When: Sunday 7 August 2016
Where: Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, Redcliffe
What’s cooking in the Botanic Gardens in Redcliffe this winter? Find out at What’s Cooking in The Gardens and unleash your inner foodie.
This festival is not just about food, but also will get you active and teach you more about how to make your life more sustainable.
There will be wonderful interactive workshops for all ages, demonstrations and displays to learn more about herbs, natural products, yoga and so much more, or simply wander around the garden paths, gourmet food and wine stalls filled with delicious treats and handmade goodies.
Time: 9am to 3pm
Admission: Gold coin entry. Some costs apply for workshops and activities.
Redcliffe Botanic Gardens are located at Cnr George Street and Victoria Avenue, Redcliffe.
For more information and a workshop program visit What’s Cooking in The Gardens
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FinFresh Seafood
Scarborough’s freshest seafood can be caught at FinFresh Seafood & Cafe located on the beachfront in Landsborough Avenue.
Inspired by Melbourne’s café culture and the change of ingredients every week means that the menu changes based on the week’s best produce. Diners can expect new and exciting things whenever they visit with local fresh seafood cooked and served with an exciting flair.
Located on Scarborough beach, the restaurant has a beautiful ocean view so diners can sit back, relax and enjoy all the fresh seafood that FinFresh has on offer.
FinFresh is open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon/Wed/Thu 9am to 8pm, Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 9pm, Sun 8am to 8pm. For bookings phone 07 3880 0945.
The restaurant is fully licensed and takeaways are available from 109 Landsborough Ave, Scarborough.
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Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant
For eat-in or take-away Chinese food try Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant conveniently located opposite Scarborough Beach Park.
They offer an extensive Chinese menu with no MSG added and all cooked fresh to order. Check out the Chef’s suggestions on the menu and order something different like a Thai Red Curry or Shanghai Beef.
For that special occasion you can plan a Chinese Banquet especially for your party (of 6 or more). Silver Lake also offer great lunch and family specials.
Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday and are located at 63 Landsborough Ave, Scarborough. Phone (07) 3880 1209.
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Scarborough Beach Resort’s Location
Situated on Moreton Bay with beautiful foreshores, ocean views and direct access to the bay, Scarborough on the Redcliffe Peninsula is a tourist hub for the Moreton Bay region.
There are many good reasons to stay at Scarborough due to its fantastic location and only 32km north-northeast of Brisbane.
Here’s just a few:
- Proximity to Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC) Scarborough Beach Resort is just a short 20-25 minute drive from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
- Close to Brisbane Airport Ee are just a 30-35 minute drive from Brisbane Airport.
- Fun for all the family: Scarborough Beach and Park The beautiful Scarborough Beach and Park are directly opposite Scarborough Beach Resort.
- Lots to explore: Scarborough to Newport If you love a long leisurely walk, then take the 4km (one way) path from Scarborough to Newport.
- Great Base to Discover SE Queensland Scarborough Beach Resort is perfectly located to enjoy all that South East Queensland has to offer. From the Sunshine Coast in the north to the Gold Coast in the south, plus all that the Brisbane CBD and South Bank precinct has to offer.
- Scarborough’s lovely village There are plenty of shops, services, restaurants and cafes right on our doorstep.
There’s so much to explore when you stay at Scarborough Beach Resort. You have the best of SE Queensland at your fingertips.
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Devine Serenity Day Spa
Indulge yourself in a Day Spa experience with Devine Serenity in Scarborough. Their aim is to create a serene environment that is free of friction and stress and focused instead on fluid calming energy.
Devine Serenity are a beauty salon and day spa who offer personalised professional service in a safe environment, with honesty, integrity and warmth. Services offered include massage, facials and skincare, waxing and beauty treatments.
Check out their great beauty packages which include Devine Bliss, The Eyes Have It and Expressions of Love starting from $89.00.
They also provide hot and cold cafe beverages, and snacks for you to enjoy at your leisure, with your comfort always in mind.
For more information on their full range of beauty services visit Devine Serenity. Phone 0401 028686.
Devine Serenity are located on the upper floor, 95 Scarborough Ave, Scarborough.
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Wicked @ Redcliffe Cultural Centre
You will be spellbound with Redcliffe Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of Wicked from 29 July to 14 August.
Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz and formed an unlikely but profound friendship: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will test their friendship to the limit and ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
This awe-inspiring, spectacular and gravity-defying show has been playing on Broadway since 2003 and is now coming to Redcliffe Cultural Centre.
Tickets are Adult: $54.90, Concession: $44.90, Family: $179.60
For show times and tickets visit Redcliffe Cultural Centre
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Beach Yoga Redcliffe
Beach yoga by Simply Yoga on the beautiful Suttons beach in Redcliffe is the perfect way to relax during your stay at Scarborough Beach.
Your teacher is Monica Batiste who has been teaching yoga since 2004 and has been working in the fitness industry since 1986. Her background is in personal training, aerobics, nutrition and weight loss counselling. The style of yoga taught is Yoga Rhythms which is a Hatha style of yoga.
No experience is necessary as Simply Yoga caters for all fitness levels and ages.There are easy postures for beginners, and more advanced postures for when your body has improved in strength and flexibility.
All classes are held at Suttons beach, Margate, Redcliffe (Southern lawn-near Pilpel by the Sea restaurant)
Times: Monday 8.45 am, Tuesday 6am, Thursday 8.45am, Friday 6am, Saturday 7.30am
Cost: $10 per class or $20 per week
Phone: Monica at Simply Yoga on 0409 052768.
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