Kings Beach

Sunshine Coast
Kings Beach showing general coastal views
With a friendly atmosphere, excellent surf and child-friendly entertainment, this beautiful beach is the perfect family getaway.

Kings Beach is a scenic family-friendly beach in the heart of Caloundra. As you swim in the calm waters, look back on the beach to see the Glass House Mountains rising up in the distance. Kings Beach is widely known to have the best surfing conditions in Caloundra and also has lifeguards on patrol year-round.

Take the family to the fun-filled local water playground and fountain, which spurts jets of water at surprise intervals. Walk along the shorefront and explore the fascinating rock pools. You can also go fishing, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing or Jet Skiing off the coast. Slow the pace and simply laze on the golden sands and listen to the waves.

Have a barbecue or picnic in the grassy park area from where you will have panoramic ocean views. Dine from an outdoor terrace at one of the restaurants along the waterfront. Take a dip in the oceanfront saltwater Kings Beach Pool and explore the heritage-listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion, built in 1937.

Stroll along the Caloundra Coastal Path, a 25-kilometre (15.5-mile) scenic shoreline walk from Golden Beach in the south all the way to Point Cartwright in the north. The path passes by both the Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion and the historic Military Jetty.

Time your visit to Kings Beach with the annual Caloundra Music Festival. The festival hosts live music and entertainment, attracting thousands of visitors to Kings Beach Amphitheatre. If sport is more your preference, visit Kings Beach during Kings of the Coast. This 3.8-kilometre (2.4-mile) swimming race always draws a crowd.

Kings Beach is accessed through Ormond Terrace and is approximately an 80-minute drive from Brisbane along the Bruce Highway. With a year-round festive atmosphere, you’ll be assured plenty of fun and relaxation whenever you visit Kings Beach.


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Top hotels in Kings Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is RM511 per night from 26 May to 27 May
RM511
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
Nice stay. I would stay here again
"The team were friendly and helpful. I loved the roof top pool. A very clean hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
4.5 out of 5
The Esplanade, Kings Beach, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,075 per night from 7 May to 8 May
RM1,075
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,318 reviews)
"Good location. Apartment clean and tidy with all you need. Bed comfortable Included breakfast option not the best. There are much better cafes a short walk away."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
"The property is very well located right on King's Beach .It was great walking on the the beach and then straight into our unit complex. It was very clean and tidy but could use a freshen up with a re paint. Otherwise , a very lovely stay which we will be doing again in the future."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Rolling Surf Resort
Merrima Court Holidays
Merrima Court Holidays
4 out of 5
12 Merrima Ave, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is RM1,124 per night from 15 May to 16 May
RM1,124
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
"Was a good room for the price with a view of the beach Short walk to beach, local cafe and bar. Water pressure in shower wasn't very good and our garage remote didn't work on our car park"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Merrima Court Holidays
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is RM800 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM800
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, internet, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)
Mini break
"Great service and staff were very helpful. Short stroll to beach, with cafes and shopping on your doorstep."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is RM646 per night from 26 May to 27 May
RM646
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great facility and great food"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
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Kawana Beach showing a beach and landscape views

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Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.

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Golden Beach showing general coastal views and windsurfing

Golden Beach

Golden Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bulcock Beach and Caloundra Jet Ski while you're in town.

Golden Beach
Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach

Mooloolaba

A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
Alexandra Headland which includes a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

Alexandra Headland

Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Alexandra Headland
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Buderim

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Buderim

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