
Cali Beach
A lively beach club and bar at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a 4.0 rating across 625 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cali Beach is a poolside bar and entertainment venue in Main Beach, Gold Coast, built around swimming, lounging, drinks and dining. Guests can spend the day by the pools or drop in for a shorter visit, with food and beverages available beside the water and views across the venue and ocean. General entry is available, while reservations can be made for a range of spaces.
The venue offers a wide choice of seating and booking areas, from poolside and deck daybeds to booths, cabanas and a cocktail terrace. Its private pool booths include a daybed and plunge pool, while The Lookout is designed for groups of up to 20 people with views over the pool area. For larger celebrations, the Ocean View Garden Bar can accommodate sections for groups of 20 to 200, with an outdoor setting and ocean backdrop.
Cali Beach shifts between daytime pool activity and evening entertainment. The venue lists regular Cali Day Club and Cali After Dark sessions, with resident DJs and a dedicated dance floor forming the focus of its nightlife offering. The Main Bar, Bar Booth and Ocean View Garden Bar provide different ways to settle in, whether you want to stay close to the action, take in the ocean outlook or host a group gathering.
It is particularly suited to groups planning birthdays, engagements, hens and bucks parties, corporate functions or other celebrations, all of which are listed as booking occasions. Smaller groups can choose a daybed or booth, while larger parties have access to more substantial reserved areas. The website also promotes poolside bites and beverages, with staff available to assist on the day. Cali Beach is a lively choice for visitors seeking a Gold Coast pool club atmosphere rather than a quiet dining venue.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 60
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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