Kings Beach

Sunshine Coast

Kings Beach featuring a sandy beach and a coastal town
Kings Beach featuring general coastal views
Kings Beach
Kings Beach as well as a small group of people
Kings Beach which includes 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

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 a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (751 reviews)
"Everything was pretty good about the property except the toilet paper was the worst we have ever used you get better in a public toilet."

Reviewed on 5 Sept, 2025

Rolling Surf Resort
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
The Esplanade, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is S$414 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
S$414
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,380 reviews)
"I love the view of the ocean and the ships passing by. The apartments are quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 3 Sept, 2025

ULTIQA Shearwater 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 WiFi, free parking, and a business center. 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
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is S$174 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
S$174
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Shower was really good. we were late arriving after hospital admission. So was dark. Found it hard to find our room. Ran into another couple having same issues. Ordered room service. Pizza was delivered very quickly. Very tasty but not hot and not exactly. cooked enough ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast 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
The price is S$148 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
S$148
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (796 reviews)
"Great place very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Sept, 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
The price is S$169 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
S$169
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great accomodation close to ammenities"

Reviewed on 14 Sept, 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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Alexandra Headland

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