Kings Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kings Beach
Kings Beach
Kings Beach
Kings Beach
Kings Beach

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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Our pick of the best Kings Beach Hotel Deals

Rolling Surf Resort

Rolling Surf Resort

4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue Kings Beach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street Fair ...
9/10 Wonderful! (763 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Rolling Surf this weekend! We stayed here over a decade ago with family a few times, and I truly believe the property is even nice now than back then. The management of the property seem to keep things really updated and in neat condition. Not to mention it’s a super easy ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Rolling Surf Resort
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
The Esplanade Kings Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,402 reviews)
"The view from the unit was amazing. Could have done with a longer stay - maybe next time."

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
Merrima Court Holidays

Merrima Court Holidays

4 out of 5
12 Merrima Ave Kings Beach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Kings Beach and Caloundra Street Fair ...
9/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"Cochroaches came out in bathroom at night. Very dusty snd needs a deep clean. But overall we still enjoyed the stay apart ftom that"

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Merrima Court Holidays
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive Maroochydore QLD
The price is NZ$236 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$236
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean new rooms, helpful staff members, buffet breakfast with a fairly good selection of foods, great coffee machines for breakfast coffees. Also the pancake machine was really fun! Laundry onsite for washing was handy, $2 for a wash and $2 for a dry. Just need to get some detergents. Very nice and ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn & 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 NZ$242 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$242
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wifi for gamers was excellent"

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast Twin Waters QLD
The price is NZ$279 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$279
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The food available here is so far bad it’s indescribable. The hotel is fine, pool and location perfect, the bar is fun but the restaurant food is crap. A colleague had the pizza, it was seemingly made with packet ham, my burger and chips…well I couldn’t eat them and i eat almost everything. $30 burger ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

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

Caloundra

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
Moffat Beach

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

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
Aerial view of a residential district at Bokarina Foreshore Bushland Reserve along the coastline in Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia.

Bokarina

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

Bokarina
Fluss an den Gardner Falls im Hinterland von sunshine Coast, Australien

Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.

Mountain Creek
Mooloolaba

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


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