Places with shopping AND food
Favourite local places to shop and eat all day.
Popular among locals as well as visitors. Huge range of premium brand shops. Great bargains to be found. You could easily spend all day here. Kids playground in the centre of the complex where you can grab a coffee and watch the kids burn off some steam in the open air under cover. There's also a free Nanny service which operates Thurs-Sunday and on School Holidays.
Open most public holidays (although not all shops within will open on public holidays).
For more info, visit: https://harbourtownadelaide.com.au/
104 locals recommend
Harbour Town Adelaide
727 Tapleys Hill RdPopular among locals as well as visitors. Huge range of premium brand shops. Great bargains to be found. You could easily spend all day here. Kids playground in the centre of the complex where you can grab a coffee and watch the kids burn off some steam in the open air under cover. There's also a free Nanny service which operates Thurs-Sunday and on School Holidays.
Open most public holidays (although not all shops within will open on public holidays).
For more info, visit: https://harbourtownadelaide.com.au/
Adelaide's famous street mall. Great atmosphere. Always some lovely local music and talent on show for street entertainment and a bit of fun. Large range of shops. Plenty of different food choices.
308 locals recommend
Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgAdelaide's famous street mall. Great atmosphere. Always some lovely local music and talent on show for street entertainment and a bit of fun. Large range of shops. Plenty of different food choices.
Newly refurbished Port Adelaide Plaza is only a 5 min drive from the home. Has Kmart, Coles, ALDI and a number of smaller specialty stores.
15 locals recommend
Port Adelaide Plaza
200-220 Commercial RdNewly refurbished Port Adelaide Plaza is only a 5 min drive from the home. Has Kmart, Coles, ALDI and a number of smaller specialty stores.
Freshly re-developed huge shopping centre just 4 mins drive down the road! Sooo many shops to choose from and plenty of food choices to refuel and keep you shopping all day. The only downside is parking is now all gated off and is only free for the first 3 hours.
81 locals recommend
Westfield West Lakes
111 W Lakes BlvdFreshly re-developed huge shopping centre just 4 mins drive down the road! Sooo many shops to choose from and plenty of food choices to refuel and keep you shopping all day. The only downside is parking is now all gated off and is only free for the first 3 hours.
Beaches
Adelaide has some of the most beautiful and easily accessible beaches in Australia. A visit to Adelaide is not complete until you've walked at least some of the coastline! Love a great sunset!!
Beautiful, quieter beach. Less crowded. Great for families and relaxing walks to unwind.
23 locals recommend
West Beach
Beautiful, quieter beach. Less crowded. Great for families and relaxing walks to unwind.
Adelaide's best known beach. New massive playground on the foreshore. Plenty of places to eat. Popular with tourists and locals.
215 locals recommend
Glenelg
Adelaide's best known beach. New massive playground on the foreshore. Plenty of places to eat. Popular with tourists and locals.
Lovely local beach. Nice to just enjoy some sand and sun with the family.
18 locals recommend
Grange Beach
Lovely local beach. Nice to just enjoy some sand and sun with the family.
Lovely beach by day. Awesome, fun atmosphere by night in lighted Henley Square. Family friendly. Kids will love the little water fountains in the middle of the square. A must visit for sure!
105 locals recommend
Henley Beach
Lovely beach by day. Awesome, fun atmosphere by night in lighted Henley Square. Family friendly. Kids will love the little water fountains in the middle of the square. A must visit for sure!
Popular local beach. Playground and cafe conveniently located on the foreshore and near the Jetty. Fun miniature steam train rides during the school holidays your inner train enthusiast will love! Local favourite for fishing and crabbing.
49 locals recommend
Semaphore Foreshore
EsplanadePopular local beach. Playground and cafe conveniently located on the foreshore and near the Jetty. Fun miniature steam train rides during the school holidays your inner train enthusiast will love! Local favourite for fishing and crabbing.
Food scene
For fine coffee and a delicious pastry you can't go past Bakers Edge. They also do salad wraps and ice cream.
9 West Beach Road, West Beach SA 5024
Open 7 Days A Week 7am-5pm
Find out more at https://www.bakersedge.com.au/
9 locals recommend
Bakers Edge
9 W Beach RdFor fine coffee and a delicious pastry you can't go past Bakers Edge. They also do salad wraps and ice cream.
9 West Beach Road, West Beach SA 5024
Open 7 Days A Week 7am-5pm
Find out more at https://www.bakersedge.com.au/
Awesome little family owned chicken shop. Great value for a quick bite to eat. They do yummy free-range roast chicken and chips, steak sandwiches, burgers, Atomic Bombs (ABs) it's chips with yiros meat on top smothered in your choice of sauces- if you haven't tried one before you really should!
Plucka Chicken Seafood & Grill
20-28 Frederick RdAwesome little family owned chicken shop. Great value for a quick bite to eat. They do yummy free-range roast chicken and chips, steak sandwiches, burgers, Atomic Bombs (ABs) it's chips with yiros meat on top smothered in your choice of sauces- if you haven't tried one before you really should!
Modern food court with a lovely atmosphere. Great range of foods available all in the same place for you to browse and choose from.
81 locals recommend
Westfield West Lakes
111 W Lakes BlvdModern food court with a lovely atmosphere. Great range of foods available all in the same place for you to browse and choose from.
Must visit if you love dessert!!
Phone: (08) 8356 0006
Trading Hours:
Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm
Hours can vary at short notice, especially during Christmas/New Year period and public holidays. Ring to check beforehand to avoid disappointment.
San Churro West Lakes
111 W Lakes BlvdMust visit if you love dessert!!
Phone: (08) 8356 0006
Trading Hours:
Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm
Hours can vary at short notice, especially during Christmas/New Year period and public holidays. Ring to check beforehand to avoid disappointment.
Cafe Brunelli
111 Brebner DrGreat place to eat if you like generous serves. Nice coffee.
Great little coffee shop within walking distance with lovely coffee and friendly staff.
Old Habits Cafe
28 Frederick RoadGreat little coffee shop within walking distance with lovely coffee and friendly staff.
Family Activity & Adventure
For those who like a bit of a thrill! Great for a lovely view of West Beach you otherwise wouldn't get. Mega Climb, Giant Swing and Sky Walk options for the adults and even a special course for the kids so they can have a turn.
Open every public holiday with the exception of Christmas Day. Operating hours vary depending on the season, school holidays, and Daylight Saving time.
Find out more at: https://megaadventure.com.au/
53 locals recommend
Mega Adventure - Australia
4 Hamra AveFor those who like a bit of a thrill! Great for a lovely view of West Beach you otherwise wouldn't get. Mega Climb, Giant Swing and Sky Walk options for the adults and even a special course for the kids so they can have a turn.
Open every public holiday with the exception of Christmas Day. Operating hours vary depending on the season, school holidays, and Daylight Saving time.
Find out more at: https://megaadventure.com.au/
Another great place near the city for those who don't mind heights! Adult and children's course available. Great fun for the whole family.
48 locals recommend
TreeClimb
Unley RoadAnother great place near the city for those who don't mind heights! Adult and children's course available. Great fun for the whole family.
Fun place for some indoor fun when the weather isn't playing nice. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment. Very popular place for families.
35 locals recommend
BOUNCEinc Adelaide
164-168 Richmond RdFun place for some indoor fun when the weather isn't playing nice. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment. Very popular place for families.
Adelaide's famous Zoo located on the city edge. The only place to see pandas in Australia. Huge new playground. a cafe and a casual restaurant for you to sit and enjoy some food, drink and company.
259 locals recommend
Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadAdelaide's famous Zoo located on the city edge. The only place to see pandas in Australia. Huge new playground. a cafe and a casual restaurant for you to sit and enjoy some food, drink and company.
Great for an all day excursion! Casual cafe/restaurant to refuel or bring your own picnic. The zoo to visit if you're interested in the bigger animals. The giraffe platform is a must visit to see the giraffes up close.
90 locals recommend
Monarto Zoo
63 Old Princes HwyGreat for an all day excursion! Casual cafe/restaurant to refuel or bring your own picnic. The zoo to visit if you're interested in the bigger animals. The giraffe platform is a must visit to see the giraffes up close.
Liquor Store
Sip'n Save Cellars
727 Burbridge RdLocal Bottle Shop.
Grocery Shopping/Supermarkets
No frills grocery store. Great for cheap essential shopping. Some random, seasonal homewares and clothing bargains to be had. Cash is the preferred payment method. Surcharge for credit card transactions.
If customer service is important to you, best not to go here. It really is no frills and is only good if you're wanting to save some money. They express process your shopping and won't pack your bags for you. You'll need to pack your own shopping and definitely bring your own shopping bags.
ALDI West Lakes
44 Frederick RdNo frills grocery store. Great for cheap essential shopping. Some random, seasonal homewares and clothing bargains to be had. Cash is the preferred payment method. Surcharge for credit card transactions.
If customer service is important to you, best not to go here. It really is no frills and is only good if you're wanting to save some money. They express process your shopping and won't pack your bags for you. You'll need to pack your own shopping and definitely bring your own shopping bags.
Your traditional supermarket. Great for all your essential grocery needs. Bring your own reusable shopping bags or purchase them at the register. South Australia has a ban on supermarkets providing thin, single use plastic shopping bags.
Normal Trading Hours:
Monday: Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday: 6am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Coles West Lakes
111 W Lakes BlvdYour traditional supermarket. Great for all your essential grocery needs. Bring your own reusable shopping bags or purchase them at the register. South Australia has a ban on supermarkets providing thin, single use plastic shopping bags.
Normal Trading Hours:
Monday: Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday: 6am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Great traditional local supermarket. BYO shopping bags or purchase at the checkout.
Normal Trading Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours will vary during public holidays and over Christmas/New Year period. Check the Woolworths website for more details.
Woolworths West Lakes
111 W Lakes BlvdGreat traditional local supermarket. BYO shopping bags or purchase at the checkout.
Normal Trading Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours will vary during public holidays and over Christmas/New Year period. Check the Woolworths website for more details.
Sightseeing
A trip to the Barossa is a must if you enjoy a glass of wine. Home to many famous wines locally made and exported around the globe. Stop at Maggie Beer's for a bite to eat and some tastings. Penfolds has an awesome value wine tasting offer as well.
79 locals recommend
Barossa Valley Brewing
2A Murray StA trip to the Barossa is a must if you enjoy a glass of wine. Home to many famous wines locally made and exported around the globe. Stop at Maggie Beer's for a bite to eat and some tastings. Penfolds has an awesome value wine tasting offer as well.
This is the place for a beautiful view of Adelaide Oval and the City.
6 locals recommend
Montefiore Hill
This is the place for a beautiful view of Adelaide Oval and the City.
A must visit for a great view of the whole of Adelaide. Especially beautiful at night to view the city lights. There's a restaurant/cafe at the top for a lovely place to eat or get a coffee as well.
151 locals recommend
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit RoadA must visit for a great view of the whole of Adelaide. Especially beautiful at night to view the city lights. There's a restaurant/cafe at the top for a lovely place to eat or get a coffee as well.
Beautiful and relaxing walking loop along the lake. Lakeside playground the kids will love as well. Look up Tiranna Reserve on Google Maps.
12 locals recommend
West Lakes
Beautiful and relaxing walking loop along the lake. Lakeside playground the kids will love as well. Look up Tiranna Reserve on Google Maps.