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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Things to do


Top hotels in Kings Beach

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! (227 reviews)
"It's a great location to walk to beaches and shops."

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Merrima Court Holidays
Rolling Surf Resort
Rolling Surf Resort
4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is ฿8,882 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿8,882
฿9,770 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (733 reviews)
"This property is awesome to stay at for a family. great location with the beach so close and the beautiful pool."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Rolling Surf 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 ฿3,539 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
฿3,539
฿3,893 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
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! (609 reviews)
"Hoilday in was a great convenient hotel, staff was nice and rooms were clean"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is ฿4,139 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿4,139
฿4,553 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Oldish, sliding doors didn’t work, no safe , missing bed side lamp , spoon , vanity light didn’t work, broken hanger - very disappointed . However the bed and pillow were very comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is ฿3,842 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,842
฿4,227 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great resort facilities but the room we stayed in needed a repaint. Great location and only a short drive to all the Sunshine Coast attractions"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
4.5 out of 5
9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya, QLD
The price is ฿2,935 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿2,935
฿3,228 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good room"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
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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 Buderim Pines Bushland Conservation Reserve.

Buderim

Kings Beach Travel Guide