Kings Beach Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast

A coastal cityscape with colorful buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain peak, beach, and residential buildings.
A beach with people and sand toys.
A sidewalk with people walking, including a stroller.
A wooden boardwalk by the ocean with people walking.

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.


Things to do


Top hotels in Kings Beach

Rolling Surf Resort

Rolling Surf Resort

4 out of 5
10 Levuka Avenue Kings Beach QLD
The price is ฿14,208 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿14,208
฿14,208 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (764 reviews)
"We loved the location and views."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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! (1,405 reviews)
"Great view. Bit pricey and some maintenance work required."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
"It was so dirty. The fans in each room were black with dust. Not sure when they were cleaned. Location was very good but otherwise would not stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Merrima Court Holidays
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way Marcoola QLD
The price is ฿3,914 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,914
฿4,306 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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)
"Our experience was second to none the room was great the shower great ,nice big Tele to watch the footy and soccer on the pool was awesome nice and warm and only a stones throw to the beach one of the very best short getaways we’ve had and we’ve had plenty"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba QLD
The price is ฿7,140 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿7,140
฿7,854 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba ...
7/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"Nice new hotel. Bathrooms in the rooms are not really suited to people who don’t want to be more than friends"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel
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 ฿4,186 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,186
฿4,605 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel very clean and tidy good food"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
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Where to stay in Kings Beach

Find the best Kings Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Noosa Heads

A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

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.

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.

Maroochydore

Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.



Kings Beach Travel Guide