Kings Beach Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast
Kings Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach
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

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
4.5 out of 5
The Esplanade, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is ฿7,632 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿7,632
฿7,632 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
"Excellent view"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is ฿7,985 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿7,985
฿8,784 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Have stayed many times. Excellent location. Good sized accommodations. Big pool and right on the beach. Not all rooms have ocean views though."

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2024

Rolling Surf Resort
Merrima Court Holidays
Merrima Court Holidays
4 out of 5
12 Merrima Ave, Kings Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
"location is excellent & beach view from balcony was a plus well appointed apartment.......spacious.....pretty much everything we needed underground parking very convenient and really liked trolleys to assist with moving luggage. would happily stay here again couple of little things......TV in bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Merrima Court Holidays
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 ฿3,757 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,757
฿4,132 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
"Clean & modern Parking not available Bathrooms have minimal privacy Beds hard and pillows child’s size Customer service was good Breakfast included"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
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 ฿4,401 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
฿4,401
฿4,841 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is ฿4,085 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
฿4,085
฿4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the pool area. Only here for 1 night. Room very average. Fan did not work. Rooms need an upgrade. Overall pleasant enough for 1 nights stay."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Kings Beach

Kawana Beach showing a beach and landscape views

Caloundra

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.

Caloundra
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Moffat Beach

Unique features of Moffat Beach include the beaches and cafes. Make a stop by Moffat Beach or Shelly Beach while you're exploring the area.

Moffat Beach
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

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

Buderim

Kings Beach Travel Guide