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 Rp3.584.081 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp3.584.081
Rp3.584.081 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,377 reviews)
"The location and view enhanced the very comfortable apartment. The only criticism would be the toilet next to the door."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Rolling Surf Resort

Rolling Surf Resort

4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is Rp3.759.526 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp3.759.526
Rp4.135.479 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
"Handy to everything great apartment"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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 Kings Beach and Caloundra Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"We had a large and very well kitted out 2 bedroom apartment. Although it is not modern property all facilities were excellent, very clean good air con, clean and lovely balcony with good water views 100 yards down the road which we could easily walk to and from there explore the great boardwalks ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Merrima Court Holidays
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is Rp1.614.728 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.614.728
Rp1.776.201 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (761 reviews)
"Lots of construction in the area."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is Rp3.020.606 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp3.020.606
Rp3.020.606 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,648 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.020.828 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.020.828
Rp2.222.911 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Golden Beach while you're in town.

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Bokarina

While visiting Bokarina, you might make a stop by sights like Sunshine Coast Stadium and Warana Beach.

Bokarina
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

Kings Beach Travel Guide