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Cali Beach

21a Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

4.0(625)· Google
56
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ClosedToday 12:00 – 01:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Open late (after 10pm)
Cali Beach — Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

A lively beach club and bar at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a 4.0 rating across 625 reviews.

Practical details

21a Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
17:00 – 01:00
SaturdayToday
12:00 – 01:00
Sunday
Closed

Menu

Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.

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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.

Spot Score

56

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.0 from 625 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
60
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
85

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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