Surfers Paradise Beach
Surfers Paradise Beach
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
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The iconic skyline and golden beaches of Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast’s postcard image to Australia and the world. Each year, millions of visitors discover an energetic foreshore precinct boasting an incredible diversity of restaurant, cafe, shopping and fashion and nightlife experiences. Restaurants offering everything from fresh seafood to international cuisine have made Surfers Paradise a serious dining hub, while shopping centres and arcades display top labels and the best in lifestyle and beauty. Surfers Paradise contains 50% of the Gold Coast’s accommodation – everything from five-star beachfront resorts to cheerful backpacker digs – making it the perfect base from which to explore the region. Locals and visitors are kept busy with a year-round calendar of events, highlighted by free family entertainment. And fronting it all – Surfers Paradise Beach, Australia’s iconic beach and a locale that conjures up ‘paradise’ to millions. It's "Always On" in Surfers Paradise!
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Alex H
Zhubei, Hsinchu County543 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Surfer Paradise is the famous White Sand Bay on the Gold Coast. The beach here is very thin and it is very comfortable to step on it. Looking down from the hostel where you live, the sea waves also beat the sand on the beach, creating a beautiful picture. Yesterday afternoon I saw a lot of people dragging surfboards to the sea, thinking they came to surf, observing for a while to know they were learning.
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Written 20 September 2024
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HypnoWarrior
Porirua, New Zealand1,244 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We came here for a 2 week break and have always loved this beach. Didn't spend a lot of time on it this time round as the esplanade following the beach is a lot easier to walk (I did 4km with my 14 year old son). It's got nice soft sand right from the esplanade to the ocean and both the beach and esplanade literally goes on for km's and km's in both directions. Great for walking, cycling, scooting etc. Do be careful as they come out of nowhere when you are walking.
Written 22 February 2025
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Karen P
16 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Short family trip with our teenage daughter. Wonderful accomodation at Peppers Soul. Large appartment style two bedroom & 2 bathrooms Ocean side on 24 floor. Staff attentive & cleaned daily. Surfers Main Beach clean & beautiful.
Local food restaurants amazingly fresh seafood. Night markets & fireworks Saturday night.
Japanese at the QT 5 ⭐️. Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads lives up to hatted restaurant standards.
We had a great break.
Thanks Peppers & GC ☀️🏖️🐚
Local food restaurants amazingly fresh seafood. Night markets & fireworks Saturday night.
Japanese at the QT 5 ⭐️. Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads lives up to hatted restaurant standards.
We had a great break.
Thanks Peppers & GC ☀️🏖️🐚
Written 15 July 2024
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MoRa LAF
Cordoba, Argentina20,772 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The most famous and sought after area and that is why it is always full of people, crowded in season. However, the beach itself is extensive and even with a lot of people, it can still be good.
It is one of those chosen by surfers, although there are other beaches that are very suitable for this sport. It has a wide waterfront with benches and pleasant green spaces, great for walking.
As my stay on the Gold Coast was prolonged, we went several times to visit the beach and the Surfers area in general, which offers pedestrian streets, shopping centers, recreation, as well as numerous restaurants, bars and chain stores. There is a very varied range of accommodation of different types.
There are the most important buildings of GC, highlighting Q1 with its spectacular panoramic viewpoint.
I wouldn't choose it to stay because of its great movement, but I loved it for walking. It is a must in the city.
It is one of those chosen by surfers, although there are other beaches that are very suitable for this sport. It has a wide waterfront with benches and pleasant green spaces, great for walking.
As my stay on the Gold Coast was prolonged, we went several times to visit the beach and the Surfers area in general, which offers pedestrian streets, shopping centers, recreation, as well as numerous restaurants, bars and chain stores. There is a very varied range of accommodation of different types.
There are the most important buildings of GC, highlighting Q1 with its spectacular panoramic viewpoint.
I wouldn't choose it to stay because of its great movement, but I loved it for walking. It is a must in the city.
Written 16 September 2023
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Eyekaytoo
Leverkusen, Germany3,204 contributions
Nov 2022
I came here one morning and, after breakfast in one of the many cafes on the main boulevard leading to the famous beach, I took my time to explore the lay of the land. The beach itself was relatively quiet despite it already being a hot and beautifully sunny day. What I appreciated were the main references to keeping safe and ensuring that you kept an eye on your mates in the water. Of course, there are plenty of lifeguard posts on this stretch of the beach as well as loads of freshwater showers, changing rooms, free restrooms. I made good use of the many park benches to just sit, enjoy the atmosphere & views of the surf and partake in that essential activity of people watching.
I decided to go on a long walk - in fact longer than I had anticipated all the way up to the Spit. On the way, I encountered some of the more exotic birdlife (the avian variety) and I was intrigued to see how many high-rise buildings were being constructed. In fact, when you look at this stretch of coastline those of us from Europe may be tempted to make the comparison with Benidorm. But I, for one, felt that this area was a little more up market, much cleaner and organised and certainly not quite so tacky.
All in all, I'm pleased that I can tick this one off my extensive bucket list.
I decided to go on a long walk - in fact longer than I had anticipated all the way up to the Spit. On the way, I encountered some of the more exotic birdlife (the avian variety) and I was intrigued to see how many high-rise buildings were being constructed. In fact, when you look at this stretch of coastline those of us from Europe may be tempted to make the comparison with Benidorm. But I, for one, felt that this area was a little more up market, much cleaner and organised and certainly not quite so tacky.
All in all, I'm pleased that I can tick this one off my extensive bucket list.
Written 2 December 2022
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nitawilson70
Upper Coomera, Australia117 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
With its iconic lifesavers & many & varied cultural, sporting events that take place every year, this beach is well recognised by tourists & locals today. Its sandy coastline extends over 42km making it a walkers haven for daily exercise. Its backdrop of high rise buildings that cast their shadow in the afternoon setting of the sun are a daily reminder of what a Gold Coast lifestyle has to offer - a playground of sun, surf and fun.
Written 7 March 2024
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Kaylie G
Brunei Darussalam45 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited on New Years Eve and had a wonderful day, This is one of the best beaches I have ever been on. It was very busy but didn't feel overcrowded, the sand was lovely the sea was clear. However it was very strong and not suitable for young children my 3 year old was able to stand at the waters edge and paddle within arms length. There are sections that are patrolled by the life guards and I wouldn't swim outside this area. Every kind of shop is on the road next to the beach along with a vast array of restaurants/coffee shops. Everything you could want is a short walk away. Parking was easy along the sea front on a parking meter and was $4 an hour. There were showers on along the beach front but were very hit and miss. Would love to return and stay for longer next time highly recommend a visit to anyone who is in the area.
Written 9 January 2020
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Hi Kaylie G - Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad to know you had an amazing time at Surfers Paradise beach. The lifesavers from Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club do a fantastic job at keeping the beach safe year-round. There is definitely something for everyone in Surfers Paradise - next time you come make sure you check out the Beachfront Markets, held each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings from 5pm - they make for a great night out at the beach.
The Team at Surfers Paradise Alliance
Written 9 January 2020
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Tracy P
Hong Kong, China654 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
It’s the best romantic beach for the lovers walking along the beach hand in hand, better not in overhead sun. Highly recommend to go there near sunset, especially in summer time, not too hot. Take off the shoes or slippers, feel the smooth sand with your bare foot. The feeling is wonderful. And feel energetic too when seeing the surfers surf on the waves.
Written 2 February 2020
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Hi Tracy P,
Thanks for your review. It's wonderful to hear you had such a lovely time experiencing Surfers Paradise Beach and we hope to see you again in the future.
- The team at Surfers Paradise Alliance
Written 25 March 2020
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Neil B
Wellington, New Zealand368 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This beach is so long with lots of flagged patrol areas.
We had an amazing evening swimming and watching the passing whales put on a show for us.
There are shower and taps at each access and some good clean toilets at some.
Top tip, if you're hanging out for a while, find an area with toilets and or a good surf club.
We had an amazing evening swimming and watching the passing whales put on a show for us.
There are shower and taps at each access and some good clean toilets at some.
Top tip, if you're hanging out for a while, find an area with toilets and or a good surf club.
Written 30 September 2023
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STEPHEN N
Brisbane, Australia22,995 contributions
Dec 2020
We caught the train from Central Brisbane to Surfers Paradise on Monday 28/12/20 via Helensvale Station.
Noticed many changes around Surfers Paradise since my last visit in 2002.
A short stroll walking around the Beach Area & Shops after visiting Skypoint.
An Interesting day & very impressed with the rail network system for a smooth comfortable train trip from Brisbane CBD.
Used our Travel Link travel cards for the entire trip.
Noticed many changes around Surfers Paradise since my last visit in 2002.
A short stroll walking around the Beach Area & Shops after visiting Skypoint.
An Interesting day & very impressed with the rail network system for a smooth comfortable train trip from Brisbane CBD.
Used our Travel Link travel cards for the entire trip.
Written 19 January 2021
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Hello there I would like to take some great scenic photos in surfers paradise with the background of all the tall buildings/hotel at the back with the beach, where is the good spot to take pls? (Sorry I dont have a car)
Written 4 September 2023
Mark Garmadon
California
Are there Saltwater Crocodiles around the Gold Coast or Surfer’s Paradise? Because I want to mainly visit there but I’m pretty scared of Crocs
Written 13 March 2022
Hello, thinking of coming in august. Will it be warm enough to enjoy the beach. Is it worth it to come in August ?
thank you
Written 9 January 2020
Hi Audreyma - You can definitely visit Surfers Paradise beach all year round and people do swim and surf year-round. It depends on how warm you like the water to be. In August, the water temperatures are at their coldest as we are in winter and will range around 19-22 degrees celsius. It's lovely to walk on the beach as we have many beautiful sunny days.
We hope that helps!
Written 9 January 2020
Sonali B
55 contributions
Can I go for a bike ride on that beach? I want to go from one end of that beach to other end of that beach on bike!
Written 19 April 2019
Hi Sonali B
The Gold Coast Oceanway is a 36km stretch of pathways from The Spit to Coolongatta and which will go along the Esplanade at Surfers Paradise. The views are amazing and will be beautiful by bicycle - enjoy!
The team at Surfers Paradise Alliance
Written 1 August 2019
Sonali B
55 contributions
Any stingrays on that beach?
Written 8 April 2019
Haven’t seen any.
The waves are pretty high, they don’t like that environment.
You can find some at Sea World though.
Not to swim with, but look, feed, take pictures.
Written 9 April 2019
Excursion452508
North Vancouver, Canada
We were thinking of going to Cairns instead of surfers Paradise. Which do you think has more activities to do?
Written 2 March 2019
Hi there Excursion452508
Definitely Surfers Paradise! There is always something on in Surfers Paradise, from great free events, The Beachfront Markets, fun family attractions, and an array of dining and accommodation options to suit all budgets. And you can't beat Surfers Paradise Beach!
We hope to see you soon.
The team at Surfers Paradise Alliance
Written 1 August 2019
Hi Iseult007
The closest public bbqs to Surfers Paradise Beach are at: Eileen Peters Park, Trickett Street.
Thanks
The team at Surfers Paradise Alliance
Written 1 August 2019
Sonali B
55 contributions
Has anyone seen a shark near that beach at day time or night time?
Written 29 April 2018
No, there are shark nets up the entire coast of this area.
Written 30 August 2018
Hi, I’m planning on travelling by train for a day trip from Brisbane and will be solo, are there any lockers nearby that I can rent to leave my mobile etc if I wanted to go for a swim?
Written 13 February 2018
Our experience is that you just leave your stuffit in a bag, take a swim.
Nerver ever lost anything. The Australians are very honest and nerver heard about any steelings.
Written 14 February 2018
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