Victoria location profile
San Remo VIC 3925
San Remo is a scenic coastal township at the gateway to Phillip Island, known for its fishing heritage, foreshore walks and relaxed seaside atmosphere. It attracts holidaymakers and sea-changers with waterfront dining, boating and sweeping Western Port views.
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Why families consider San Remo
A mix of retirees, sea-changing families and holiday-home owners; quiet outside peak seasons, lively during summer and events. Lifestyle revolves around the foreshore, fishing, boating and coastal walks, with a friendly small-town community feel.
Amenities & services
- Supermarket (IGA)
- Cafes and seafood restaurants
- Pubs/hotels
- Medical centre and pharmacy
- Post office and ATMs
- Boat ramp and marine services
- Playgrounds and community hall
- Phillip Island Library – 89 Thompson Ave, Cowes
- Wonthaggi Library – 23-27 Murray St, Wonthaggi
Transport & connectivity
- No train station; nearest rail at Frankston and Cranbourne
- V/Line coach services between Melbourne/Southern Cross, Anderson, San Remo and Cowes
- Local buses linking San Remo, Newhaven, Cowes and Wonthaggi
- Bass Highway (A420) and Phillip Island Road (B420)
Lifestyle & recreation
- San Remo Foreshore and jetty fishing
- Boating and charter cruises
- Surfing and beaches near Cape Woolamai
- San Remo Recreation Reserve (oval/tennis)
- Walking and cycling paths, including sections of the George Bass Coastal Walk
- Hotel live music and community events (e.g., pelican feeding)
- San Remo Foreshore Reserve
- Lions Park (San Remo)
- George Bass Coastal Reserve (nearby)
- Cape Woolamai Coastal Reserve (Phillip Island)
- San Remo Jetty and Pier precinct lawns
Education context
Limited in-town options (kindergarten and family day care); broader long-day-care and OSHC available in Cowes (~10–15 min) and Wonthaggi (~20–25 min).
- Federation University Australia – Berwick Campus (Berwick)
- Monash University – Peninsula Campus (Frankston)
- Federation University – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)