Palm Beach Guide
Food scene
Walk to the beach, then head North (left) up the beach until you get to the yellow life-guard tower - there's a beautiful little coffee nook here where you can sit right on the beach (best location in GC I reckon!). Note that they don't do full breakfasts, but offer toasties, basic avo on toast etc. The view is unbeatable!
Cafe 1291
1291 Gold Coast HighwayWalk to the beach, then head North (left) up the beach until you get to the yellow life-guard tower - there's a beautiful little coffee nook here where you can sit right on the beach (best location in GC I reckon!). Note that they don't do full breakfasts, but offer toasties, basic avo on toast etc. The view is unbeatable!
Great for groups as they offer a bunch of different in-house 'kitchens' you can order from, i.e. American, Italian, Japanese - with great open-air vibes and good service
222 locals recommend
The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayGreat for groups as they offer a bunch of different in-house 'kitchens' you can order from, i.e. American, Italian, Japanese - with great open-air vibes and good service
Delicious Vegan Mexican - although note there is not much dine-in space, however great to take down to the beach!
11 locals recommend
Goodness Gracious Cafe
250 Oxley RdDelicious Vegan Mexican - although note there is not much dine-in space, however great to take down to the beach!
Good Mexican food, however their $5 Taco Thursdays is where the real value lies! Make sure to book in ahead of time. Only a 10 minute walk south.
30 locals recommend
Frida Sol
1176 Gold Coast HwyGood Mexican food, however their $5 Taco Thursdays is where the real value lies! Make sure to book in ahead of time. Only a 10 minute walk south.
i like ramen
2251 Gold Coast Highway15 minutes drive north is this delicious all-vegan ramen joint!
Best Acai bowls on the Gold Coast! Grab one and walk down to the beach to enjoy :)
23 locals recommend
Niche & Co
449 Golden Four DrBest Acai bowls on the Gold Coast! Grab one and walk down to the beach to enjoy :)
Second only to Cafe 1291 as far as location goes, this surf-club coffee nook is also right on the beach and a nice short walk south from home
Jeffersons Coffee Nook
117 Jefferson LnSecond only to Cafe 1291 as far as location goes, this surf-club coffee nook is also right on the beach and a nice short walk south from home
Sightseeing
Family-friendly beach just North of our unit, with shallow water and a beautiful view of the south side of Burleigh Hill
36 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park
1544 Gold Coast HwyFamily-friendly beach just North of our unit, with shallow water and a beautiful view of the south side of Burleigh Hill
Dog-friendly park and dog-beach with a delicious cafe (Dune Cafe) right on the park, South of Nalla Court
24 locals recommend
Palm Beach Parklands
945 Gold Coast HwyDog-friendly park and dog-beach with a delicious cafe (Dune Cafe) right on the park, South of Nalla Court
45 minute drive from home and a 1.5-2hr loop hike lies this absolutely stunning waterfall and a favourite of the hosts! You'll be amazed this is so close
54 locals recommend
Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
Forestry Road45 minute drive from home and a 1.5-2hr loop hike lies this absolutely stunning waterfall and a favourite of the hosts! You'll be amazed this is so close
2 hour loop circuit that goes past and literally under 2-3 waterfalls, and is only a 45 minute drive from home. Another favourite!
21 locals recommend
Twin Falls
2 hour loop circuit that goes past and literally under 2-3 waterfalls, and is only a 45 minute drive from home. Another favourite!
Groceries
A welcome new addition to the neighbourhood this huge Coles has basically their entire range! About 10-15minutes walk South
50 locals recommend
Coles Palm Beach
Fourth AvenueA welcome new addition to the neighbourhood this huge Coles has basically their entire range! About 10-15minutes walk South
Markets
Every Saturday morning - head down for some coffee, music, fresh veggies and food, and friendly local atmosphere
35 locals recommend
Palm Beach Farmers' Market
Thrower DriveEvery Saturday morning - head down for some coffee, music, fresh veggies and food, and friendly local atmosphere
Fridays 4:00pm to 9:00pm the Wildlife Sanctuary turns small night-markets - I HIGHLY recommend the Balinese vegan joint here!
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StFridays 4:00pm to 9:00pm the Wildlife Sanctuary turns small night-markets - I HIGHLY recommend the Balinese vegan joint here!