Help Shape Sorrento
This campaign is a work in progress and we want to hear from you on what you would like to see in Sorrento to make it an even better place to live and relax. Please take some time to register as part of our Sorrento By The Sea Club to receive updates on this campaign and to let us know your ideas.
In Carmel By The Sea the top tourist attraction is where visitors pop into City Hall and collect their "permit to wear high heels in the town." Given the beach and at times uneven footpaths in Carmel the permit absolves the local Council of liability for those who may hurt themselves whilst wearing high heels on their visit. The attraction is a bit of fun and is viral on social media. If you don't believe us - Google it!
Given the very steep hill from the ferry to the main area of Ocean Beach Road, high heels in Sorrento are not the best choice of footwear. While not ordering anyone what to wear in 2025 as a bit of fun and sharing from Carmel we have mooted the idea of replicating the tourist draw card - a permit for those who want to wear high heels in Sorrento. Now calm down. It is all in a bit of fun for those who wish to get their permit!
A privately funded campaign to refresh and
re-energise our beautiful Sorrento.
ABOUT
SORRENTO BY THE SEA
SISTER CITIES
Sorrento By The Sea is in unison with Carmel By The Sea in California with the two locations sharing a lot in common such as the world's best beaches, village atmosphere, and two Peninsulas. Sorrento is part of the Mornington Peninsula and Carmel By The Sea part of the Monterey Peninsula allowing both locations access to the world's best golf courses, wineries, art galleries, wellness pursuits and family activities and so much more.
There is so much to share between Sorrento By The Sea and Carmel By The Sea. A sharing of ideas, tourism opportunities, and united in surf, sun and soul with the aim to one day formalise the arrangement into a Sister City partnership.
Our Vision
COMMUNITY DRIVEN & VISITOR FOCUSED
To kick off the campaign for Sorrento By The Sea there will be initiatives such as beautifying Ocean Beach Road with plantings, lighting and welcome signage, and acustomised tourism map listing all the businesses and attractions in Sorrento and the wider Mornington Peninsula.