Kings Beach

Sunshine Coast

Kings Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach
Kings Beach which includes general coastal views
Kings Beach showing a beach and a coastal town as well as a family
Kings Beach as well as a small group of people
Kings Beach showing a bay or harbor 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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ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
The Esplanade, Kings Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,382 reviews)
Lovely view of the beachfront.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Rolling Surf Resort

Rolling Surf Resort

4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, QLD
$247 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$274 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
Great location and the apartment was fully equipped. Great for families. Having clothes airers is a great benefit. Room was a bit tired especially the bathrooms and couch, unit could use a bit of a renovation. The only thing we didn’t appreciate was the letter put under the door the day before checking ...

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Rolling Surf Resort
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
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$118 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)
Stayed here for the night with my friend, room was small but perfect for the both of us, we were both amazed with the bathroom set up! We’ve never seen a bathroom like it before, ventilation in the bathroom was amazing also, air con was nice and cold, bed was comfortable, room was bright and well ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$123 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 27, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$100 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Very convenient location especially for SCUH. Stafg were very friendly and check in/out was easy. Car park was tight but was able to find a park. Would recommend and I would stay again.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
$122 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$134 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
The property in general is very nice. Lobby looks sleek and aesthetically pleasing. There are activities available to do for the whole family. The room however that we stayed in is quite dated, and can use some much-needed renovation. Other rooms or units are quite nice and looks new.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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.

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