Best things to do in Palm Beach

Gold Coast

Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, or 'Palmy' as the locals call it, is a spectacular long white sand beach bookended by Currumbin and Tallebudgera Creeks. Undergoing a major metamorphosis in recent times, Palm Beach has emerged as one of the coast's coolest burbs. From chic cafés, trendy bars and top-tier restaurants to farmer's markets, op-shops, pristine parklands and beautiful beaches - there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

Palm Beach
Palm Beach
This spectacular long wide white sand beach runs between Currumbin Creek (south) and Tallebudgera Beach (north)
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Palm Beach Farmers Market
Palm Beach Farmers Market, Palm Beach
A place where farmers, producers and artisan creators come together
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Palm Beach Parklands
Palm Beach Parklands
This tucked away expanse of parkland on the cusp of Currumbin Creek is like the Gold Coast's very own pirate cove
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Palm Beach Dog Beach
Dog running up dunes on Palm Beach Dog Beach Gold Coast
This sizable sandy patch of dog paradise starts at the edge of Palm Beach Parklands
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Vinnies, Palm Beach
Vinnies, Palm Beach
Secondhand goods including clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture, manchester, toys, books, media and lots more
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Salvos Store, Palm Beach
Salvos Store, Palm Beach
Quality secondhand and recycled goods, including clothing, homewares, furniture, toys and lots more
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Lifeline Shop, Palm Beach
Lifeline Shop, Palm Beach
Unique and collectable items with a variety of vintage Revival threads, bric-a-brac, furniture and more
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PBA Palm Beach Avenue
A slick beachside restaurant and bar with endless summer vibes underneath a boutique apartment block
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Mylk Well
Mylk Well Palm Beach
Palm Beach has another fine breakfast cafe in its ranks, with relaxed vibes, delicious food and well-brewed coffee
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Las Palmas
Las Palmas Palm Beach
Las Palmas is a cool slice of Latin America in a stunning retro California setting, entered via a secret pink staircase
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Dune Cafe
Dune Cafe Palm Beach
There’s no better place to enjoy the parklands than this laid-back cafe with its breathtaking view of Currumbin Lagoon
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Balboa Italian
Balboa Italian Palm Beach
Palm Beach’s Balboa Italian is arguably one of the best Italian restaurants on the Gold Coast
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Suga
Suga Palm Beach
Tucked away behind an unimposing upcycled wooden door, is the coast’s coolest “secret” plantation-style rum bar
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Frida Sol
Frida Sol Palm Beach
A lively Mexican rooftop bar and taqueria found tucked away upstairs in a Palm Beach shopping plaza
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The Collective
The Collective Palm Beach
This stunning multi-level foodie's playground with rooftop bar is unlike anything else on the Gold Coast
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Palm Beach Surf Club
Palm Beach Surf Club
Out of all the surf clubs on the Gold Coast beachfront, this is one of the best
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Barefoot Barista
Barefoot Barista Palm Beach
Just behind the beach on Palm Beach Avenue is Barefoot Barista, one of the coolest places to be
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Tallebudgera Dog Off Leash Beach
Dog running on beach next to headland on Tallebudgera Dog Beach Palm Beach North
This doggy beach is one of the Gold Coast's best kept secrets
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The Mysa Motel
Step into a boutique retro oasis in the heart of Palm Beach at the Mysa Motel
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Burgster
Burgster Palm Beach
Intimate and inviting Burgster is a nostalgic but chic-take on an American burger restaurant
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Strange Days
Strange Days, Palm Beach
All things rock n’ roll, with a touch of western soul
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The Scottish Prince
The Scottish Prince Palm Beach
The Scottish Prince brings a little slice of Scotland including 300+ whiskeys, to Palm Beach
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Third Base Coffee
Third Base Coffee Palm Beach
On a leafy corner, a few blocks back from the beach, you’ll find this local’s favourite
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Cafoo Izakaya
Cafoo Izakaya Palm Beach
Tucked away in Palm Beach's dining precinct is this hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant, sake & whisky bar
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Retro RV
Retro RV Palm Beach
Sporting a funky, retro-style exterior and interior, this motorhome has all of the modern comforts and is dripping in colourful nostalgia
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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Weekend

Terra Firma Dining Experience

An unforgettable, immersive 'Fire to Table' dining experience
May 25

Sundown

The ultimate pop-up music event hitting Southport
May 25

QTea High Tea x Brooki Bakehouse

Brooki Bakehouse is brining her viral cookies to the GC for a super sweet high tea
Jun 2 - 30

LEAF 2024

Learn to make sustainable choices one LEAF at a time
Jun 2
HOTA Underground Festival

Underground Festival 2024

Unique wonders, secret adventures and hidden thrills
Jun 6-8
Casefile Presents: Criminal Conversations

Casefile Presents: Criminal Conversations

Criminal Conversations is an electrifying live true crime show
Jun 6
ARC, Australian Rock Collective

Led Zeppelin IV Live

ARC will bring one of the greatest rock albums of all time to life
Jun 14

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah
Jun 15-16
Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

A magnificent tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Jun 25- Jul 7
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EDITOR'S PICK

LEAF 2024

Learn to make sustainable choices one LEAF at a time for the return of Queensland’s largest sustainability festival in June
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LEAF 2024
KIDS PARTIES

David Fleay Wildlife Centre

Give your little wildlife warriors the ultimate birthday party at Fleay's Events, a fun and interactive experience
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Kid's Parties at Fleay's
Elvis: A Musical Revolution coming to HOTA in June!
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