Kings Beach Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast
Kings Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach
Kings Beach which includes general coastal views
Kings Beach
Kings Beach as well as a small group of people
Kings Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town
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 ฿6,855 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿6,855
฿6,855 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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! (1,347 reviews)
"I had a great stay! Desk staff friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2024

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is ฿7,404 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿7,404
฿8,144 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Great location and very well appointed apartment"

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024

Rolling Surf Resort
Merrima Court Holidays
Merrima Court Holidays
4 out of 5
12 Merrima Ave, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is ฿7,989 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿7,989
฿8,857 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
"It's a great location to walk to beaches and shops."

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Merrima Court Holidays
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is ฿4,123 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿4,123
฿4,535 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and the facilities. The staff were very helpful. Our room had a view of the lagoon which was very nice."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
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 ฿3,299 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿3,299
฿3,629 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is ฿3,827 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿3,827
฿4,210 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot for a getaway where you can park the car and walk everywhere. You are away from bustle of the busyness of sunny coast but it’s just a short drive to Maroochydore"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

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.

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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 Golden Beach 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.

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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 Headland Golf Club.

Buderim

Kings Beach Travel Guide