Coolangatta Beach
A beautiful beach at Coolangatta on the southern Gold Coast with a 4.8 rating across 353 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Coolangatta Beach is a lovely, popular beach at Coolangatta, at the southern tip of the Gold Coast. With 353 reviews behind its 4.8 rating, it's a much-loved coastal spot.
The appeal is a gorgeous, family-friendly beach — golden sand, calm patrolled swimming and a relaxed seaside atmosphere, sheltered and ideal for a swim, a surf, a paddle or a relaxed day by the sea. It's a genuine highlight of the southern Gold Coast, with lovely views to nearby Greenmount and Snapper Rocks.
Beach conditions and safety can change with the weather and surf, so always check conditions, swim between the flags and heed any safety signage. Bring sun protection and water, and enjoy this lovely beach at a relaxed pace.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues
The Coolangatta Hotel
$$Large pub & live music joint with a beachfront deck, for classic surf 'n' turf dining.
Ground Coolangatta
$$Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Vanilla Lily
Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Bondi grill'e Coolangatta
$$Pubs in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
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