Best Beaches near Miami
About the Suburb
Explore 6 beaches near Miami, a laid-back Gold Coast pocket nestled between Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach. The Marketta night markets and Nobby's headland bookend a stretch of sand that draws more locals than tourists.
What Makes It Special
- •Miami Marketta - the Gold Coast's best street food and live music night market
- •Growing arts and independent food scene along the highway
- •Nobby Beach headland views just to the south
Getting There
80 minutes from Brisbane. Street parking along Gold Coast Highway and side streets. Bus routes from Broadbeach and Burleigh. Marketta car park on Hillcrest Parade.
Best Time to Visit
Friday and Saturday evenings to combine a beach session with Miami Marketta night markets. March to May for the best surf. Quieter than most Gold Coast beaches year-round.
Along the Coast
What's On
Miami Marketta Night Market
Every Friday · Next: Friday 22 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