Best Beaches near Mermaid Beach
About the Suburb
Find 6 beaches near Mermaid Beach, a relaxed Gold Coast stretch popular with locals and longboarders. Quieter than neighbouring Broadbeach, Mermaid offers consistent waves and easy beach access along the Hedges Avenue esplanade.
What Makes It Special
- •Hedges Avenue - the Gold Coast's "Millionaires' Row" of beachfront mansions
- •Quieter local alternative to Broadbeach and Surfers
- •Nobby Beach dining precinct is a short walk south
Getting There
75 minutes from Brisbane. Walking distance from Broadbeach G:link tram. Street parking along Hedges Avenue and Albatross Avenue. Bus routes on the Gold Coast Highway.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round - the beach is uncrowded even in peak season. Autumn mornings bring the cleanest conditions. The quietest Gold Coast beach at any time of year.
Along the Coast
What's On
Blues on Broadbeach 2026
Thursday 14 — Sunday 17 May 2026
A free, multi-stage outdoor blues and roots music festival held across the public spaces of the Broadbeach entertainment precinct, celebrating its 25th anniversary edition in 2026.
www.noise11.comMiami Marketta Night Market
Every Friday · Next: Friday 15 May 2026
Miami Marketta is a popular open-air Friday night market in Miami, Gold Coast, featuring over 40 street food vendors, live entertainment, and artisan stalls close to Miami Beach.
www.miamimarketta.com