Best Beaches near Golden Beach
About the Suburb
Explore 6 beaches near Golden Beach on the calm Pumicestone Passage, the southern Sunshine Coast's sheltered waterway. With flat water perfect for stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, Golden Beach is ideal for families with young children.
What Makes It Special
- •Pumicestone Passage - flat calm water even when the ocean is wild
- •SUP and kayak hire available on the foreshore
- •Watch the Bribie Island bridge open for boats from the esplanade
Getting There
75 minutes from Brisbane. Free parking along the Esplanade. Boat ramp access at the southern end. Bus routes from Caloundra town centre.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round - the passage stays calm in all conditions. Early morning for glassy paddleboarding. The safest water on the Sunshine Coast for tiny kids.
Along the Coast
What's On
Downunder Beachfest
Wednesday 27 — Sunday 31 May 2026
A multi-day celebration of classic cars, rock 'n' roll and community on the Caloundra beachfront, including a Beachfest Street Party (Wed 27 May, 5-8pm), a Super Cruise (Fri 29 May, 5-8pm) and a Car Show n Shine (Sun 31 May, 8am-12pm).
caloundra.com.auDownunder Beachfest Street Party
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The opening evening of Beachfest week, a classic car and rock and roll street party in the Caloundra beachfront precinct.
caloundra.com.au