Best Beaches near Palm Beach
About the Suburb
Discover 7 beaches near Palm Beach on the southern Gold Coast. This family-friendly stretch features gentle waves, natural rock pools at low tide, and a cluster of cafés and restaurants along the beachfront.
What Makes It Special
- •The Palm Beach Parklands - massive new waterfront playground and BBQ area
- •Growing café strip on Seventh Avenue with ocean views
- •Tallebudgera Creek a short drive south for calm flatwater swimming
Getting There
85 minutes from Brisbane. 15 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. Street parking along Jefferson Lane and Nineteenth Avenue. Bus routes along Gold Coast Highway.
Best Time to Visit
Low tide for the natural rock pools. September to November for warm days without summer holiday crowds. Great year-round for families with young kids.
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.comSessions Surf Festival
Saturday 23 — Saturday 30 May 2026
Week-long Gold Coast surf culture festival featuring live music, films, art, and Surf of Origin competition, headlined by Dope Lemon, but exact location within Gold Coast not confirmed.
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