Kings Beach Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast
Kings Beach which includes 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 Rp1.641.602 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp1.641.602
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"Pool and breakfast were great and a short walk to town"

Reviewed on 5 May 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
The price is Rp3.801.606 per night from 16 May to 17 May
Rp3.801.606
per night
16 May - 17 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 their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,319 reviews)
"Thank you, we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 6 May 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 centre. 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 Rp3.801.605 per night from 17 May to 18 May
Rp3.801.605
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"Nice place. Close to beach"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Merrima Court Holidays
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 Rp2.184.003 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp2.184.003
per night
30 May - 31 May
Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (977 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is Rp2.703.364 per night from 21 May to 22 May
Rp2.703.364
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free parking, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,477 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
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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