Geelong Waterfront: Parks, Carousel and Where to Eat (2026)

The Geelong Waterfront listing on Google is at 95 Eastern Beach Rd and is open 24 hours, as is Eastern Beach Reserve. This guide covers the listings with Eastern Beach Rd or Western Beach Rd addresses rated 4.3 or higher on Google from at least 100 reviews, with opening hours listed, plus Eastern Beach Reserve.

For more food in the city, see where to eat in Geelong, and for families, Geelong with kids.

How we chose

We picked listings with an Eastern Beach Rd or Western Beach Rd address rated 4.3 or higher on Google from at least 100 reviews with opening hours listed, plus Eastern Beach Reserve, which has no street address but sits within 100 metres of the Geelong Waterfront listing, using Google ratings, review counts and hours as listed on 27 October 2026; hours change, so check with the venue before you go.

The waterfront

These are listed on Google as a tourist attraction, parks, a children's amusement centre and a yacht club.

Geelong Waterfront

Geelong Waterfront is a tourist attraction at 95 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,983 Google reviews. Open 24 hours every day. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Eastern Beach Reserve

Eastern Beach Reserve is listed as a park in Geelong. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,079 Google reviews. Open 24 hours every day. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Steampacket Gardens

At Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, Steampacket Gardens is a park rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,134 Google reviews. Open 24 hours every day. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

The Carousel

The Carousel is a children's amusement centre at 1 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong. It is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 399 Google reviews. Open every day 10am to 5pm. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club

Royal Geelong Yacht Club, a yacht club at 25 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 457 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm; Friday 8:30am to 7:30pm; Saturday 8am to 7:30pm; Sunday 8am to 6pm. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Eating and drinking

These four have addresses on Eastern Beach Rd or Western Beach Rd.

Hecho En Mexico

At 100 Western Beach Rd, Geelong, Hecho En Mexico is a Mexican restaurant rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,631 Google reviews. Open every day 12pm to 9:30pm. Google lists a booking link for it.

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Tempo Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant at Unit 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 551 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 7am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 7am to 11pm.

Waterfront View seafood & Wine Bar

Waterfront View seafood & Wine Bar, a modern Australian restaurant at Shop 2/6-8 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 331 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm; Sunday 11am to 8pm. Google lists a booking link for it.

the raw

At Shop 10, 6/8 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, the raw is a seafood restaurant rated 4.9 out of 5 from 274 Google reviews. Open Wednesday and Thursday 5:30pm to 8:30pm; Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 9pm; Sunday 11:30am to 2pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Google lists a booking link for it.

Quick picks

• Open 24 hours: Geelong Waterfront, Eastern Beach Reserve and Steampacket Gardens.
• Earliest place to eat: Tempo Kitchen & Bar opens at 7am every day.
• Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance for: Geelong Waterfront, Eastern Beach Reserve, Steampacket Gardens, The Carousel, Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Hecho En Mexico, Tempo Kitchen & Bar and Waterfront View seafood & Wine Bar.
• Highest rated in this guide: the raw at 4.9 out of 5.