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Surfers Paradise Beach
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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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Restaurants
1,095 within 5 kms
Brazilian Flame Bar and Grill
1,316
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Brazilian • Barbecue
Stairwell Coffee
145
0.3 km$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian
Shiraz Persian Restaurant & Bar
1,256
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Healthy • Middle Eastern • Persian
White Rhino Bar and Eats
616
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Betty's Burgers
1,613
0.5 km$ • Quick Bites • Fast food • Vegetarian Friendly
Steampunk Surfers Paradise
648
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Bar • Pizza
Seascape Restaurant and Bar
899
81 mSeafood • Healthy • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
1,095
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
House of Brews
531
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
KooKoo Teppanyaki and Lounge Bar
336
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
138 within 10 kms
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
654
28 mFlea & Street Markets
Cavill Mall
989
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
Soul Boardwalk
77
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Paradise Centre
96
0.2 kmShopping Malls
Sling Shot Gold Coast
292
0.4 kmAmusement & Theme Parks
SkyPoint Climb
1,412
0.5 kmObservation Decks & Towers
SkyPoint Observation Deck
3,696
0.5 kmObservation Decks & Towers
Infinity Attraction
2,183
0.4 kmAmusement & Theme Parks • Rides & Activities
TransLink
1
0.3 kmPublic Transportation Systems
TransLink
12
0.3 kmPublic Transportation Systems
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Popular mentions
4.5
5,942 reviews
Excellent
3,776
Very good
1,675
Average
364
Poor
70
Terrible
57
Jan A
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Surfers beach
May 2022
Always busy but everything nice and handy - swim between the flags, only when lifesavers are on duty
Written 22 May 2022
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TravellerAustralia02
Gold Coast, Australia67 contributions
Beautiful beach in a beautiful town
May 2022
Where else can you get miles and miles and miles of beautiful beach in a beautiful town. California - No, Miami - No, Cape Town - No, Rio - No, Gold Coast - YES!
Written 6 May 2022
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AussieRicho1
Wollongong, Australia1,751 contributions
Across the road from our hotel
Mar. 2022 • Friends
Easy to have a swim every morning when your hotel is so close. We were at BreakFree Morrocan, so we could even see our mates on the beach from our 21st floor unit. Water was great and the sun was hot.
Written 25 March 2022
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MKKCDF
Surfers Paradise, Australia201 contributions
Best beach in the world!
Mar. 2022
Travelled far and wide, but this beach is the jewel in the crown. Warm, clear water with plenty of space to swim. The white sand is clean and soft. Can't beat it.
Written 17 March 2022
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Jenny W
Melbourne, Australia50 contributions
JennyW
Feb. 2022 • Couples
Every morning we walked along the beach
It’s amazing, clean sand warm water and well signed beach
Certain sections of the beach are dog free
Written 21 February 2022
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Truth traveler
6 contributions
GREAT COFFEE
Feb. 2022
The only place to have fantastic fresh coffee, on the ground floor app the beach. friendly Staff a must visit
Written 11 February 2022
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M4verick14
Sydney, Australia35 contributions
Full of romance
Jan. 2022 • Couples
Amazing.

This being our first interstate trip since the dreaded C word we couldn’t have been happier.

Morning walks on the beach admiring all the cute dogs to get a coffee. Evening walks down the Esplanade listening to the waves.

Full of romance and relaxation for our little weekend away
Written 7 February 2022
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John L
5 contributions
Great Beach
Jan. 2022
For a very populated and busy beach i was surprised how clean the beach was, no rubbish, plenty of room to relax and multiple flags to swim between , Showers and toilets clean
Written 31 January 2022
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Ngaire M
Creswick, Australia76 contributions
Midweek break
Jan. 2022
Lovely beach to relax, clean and well patrolled by lifeguards. Has a market three nights a week. Safe to walk around
Written 26 January 2022
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Belle Laurens
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
Just drive 10 - 15kms down the road
Sep. 2021
It is a much better experience if you choose a less 'popular' beach where there will still be lifeguards but without the crowds or the drunk idiots. The Gold Coast is kind of like South-East Queensland's tacky tourist spot so, it attracts a lot of young adults who aren't necessarily the nicest age group to share your holiday with. Try Burleigh Heads, Mermaid Waters or my personal favourite (Tallebudgera Creek). Whatever you do, DO NOT go to the Gold Coast in the final week of November, typically between the 20th to 30th of November depending on when the days fall. This is 'Schoolies week' where recent high school graduates from all over Queensland gather at the Gold Coast for a week of drinking and partying.
Written 29 December 2021
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