We are not far form the sea here, and many ask the best places, there are so many and it really varies the level of business and bustle at each place. I am not a fan of super military Italian style beaches involving tickets queuing and hiring lounge chairs and umbrellas , mostly because I rarely sit still. But we did head for the coast and find a very cute spot for having a nice lunch and admiring the sea from steps away, There was even a little beach there were you could hire chairs if so inclined!
It is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and it worth it for the drive alone, you take the road south (all winding roads not highway) down through Sassello which is a very cute town to stop and stroll. You pass through lovely mountains and come down to the ocean front.T
he place was outside Varazze and a bit tucked away but in the age of google not that hard to find.
The menu was sea food but there were a few vegetarian options all of which were delicious I can say.
The place is called Cala Torchida and it was a very special nook, a breezy tasty lunch under those arches so it was shady and cool.
Verdmont Bed & Breakfast; Family apartments 