Best Beaches in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 27 of the best beaches in Sunshine Coast right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
27 spots
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Parks in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Alexandria Bay
Beaches in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
Mooloolaba Beach
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops.
Bulcock Beach
Beaches in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Dicky Beach
Beaches in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Peregian Beach
Shopping in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Kawana Surf Club
Restaurants in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Wurtulla Beach
Beaches in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Little Cove Beach
Tourist Attractions in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
Dog Beach, Mudjimba
Beaches in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Kings Beach
This busy, urban beach offers an oceanfront saltwater pool, protected swimming areas & rock pools.
First Bay Coolum
Beaches in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Mudjimba Beach
Fishing & surfing are popular along this sandy shoreline with a playground, eateries & resorts.
Cotton Tree Beach
Beaches in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Flame Hill Vineyard
$$$Restaurant in a scenic winery, crafting Modern Australian cuisine from locally sourced produce.
Ballinger beach
Beaches in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Marcoola Beach
Beaches in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
Maroochydore Beach
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards.
Beaches in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best beaches in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated beaches in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast beaches ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter beaches by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many beaches are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 27 beaches across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.