Kings Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kings Beach featuring 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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Our pick of the best Kings Beach Hotel Deals

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 NZ$204 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$204
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"We were so impressed with our stay here, The front desk staff were fantastic, the room was amazing and the breakfast in the morning was delicious. 10/10 from us"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$392 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$392
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 our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,315 reviews)
"Stayed 4 nights, 6th floor, great view of ocean and beach. Apartment was well equipped, and the staff were all great!"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 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 center. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (698 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, my only (minor) complaint is the fobs/reader used to access the common areas, car park, lifts and room did not work very well which was a bit frustrating. Overall I would highly recommend the Rolling Surf Resort."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2024

Rolling Surf Resort
Merrima Court Holidays
Merrima Court Holidays
4 out of 5
12 Merrima Ave, Kings Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$427 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$427
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (211 reviews)
Ocean views
"We spend a week and enjoyed the views and breeze from the 2nd floor apartment. Located close to everything. Relaxing week was had."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2023

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 NZ$252 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$252
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Been to many worse… Bit more variety on the Buffet dinner would have been nice but lamb was amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is NZ$216 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$216
per night
2 May - 3 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Easy check in , awesome staff and great facilities all round, I will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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 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 Headland Golf Club.

Buderim

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