Michael's Guidebook
Food Scene
Incredible plant-based breakfast and lunch cafe that we've taken even the most dedicated meat eaters to who want to come back. The owner's Michael and Christian are super lovely and also run their own animal sanctuary.
24 locals recommend
Cafe Vie
2 Main StIncredible plant-based breakfast and lunch cafe that we've taken even the most dedicated meat eaters to who want to come back. The owner's Michael and Christian are super lovely and also run their own animal sanctuary.
Great place for cocktails and food right at the beach. The nachos are next level!
21 locals recommend
Juan Fifty
150 Alexandra ParadeGreat place for cocktails and food right at the beach. The nachos are next level!
Tasty and cheap fruits, veggies, meat, fish, clothes, plants and other stalls from local farmers and vendors (1 minute drive away!)
45 locals recommend
Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans RoadTasty and cheap fruits, veggies, meat, fish, clothes, plants and other stalls from local farmers and vendors (1 minute drive away!)
The delicious food, great staff and very unique beers make this a great night dinner. For budget travellers, check out their $5 Curry on a Wednesday!
15 locals recommend
Elixiba - Sunshine Coast
11-13 Ocean StThe delicious food, great staff and very unique beers make this a great night dinner. For budget travellers, check out their $5 Curry on a Wednesday!
Enjoy great locally crafted beer inside the brewery. Get there on a Friday arvo to also enjoy the pop-up wood-fired pizza truck.
16 locals recommend
10 Toes Brewery
127A Sugar RdEnjoy great locally crafted beer inside the brewery. Get there on a Friday arvo to also enjoy the pop-up wood-fired pizza truck.
Take your pick of a range of local restaurants mixed in with large chain retail shops as you stroll along the street with the beach next to you.
157 locals recommend
Mooloolaba
Take your pick of a range of local restaurants mixed in with large chain retail shops as you stroll along the street with the beach next to you.
Sightseeing
Climb Mount Coolum early in the morning to catch an incredible sunrise overlooking the coast. Be sure to pack the insect repellent!
66 locals recommend
Mt Coolum Climb
Climb Mount Coolum early in the morning to catch an incredible sunrise overlooking the coast. Be sure to pack the insect repellent!
A beautiful wide and long beach to stroll along with your morning coffee.
36 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland Beach
A beautiful wide and long beach to stroll along with your morning coffee.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Get around with a car
Ideally you'll need a car as public transport is minimal (a few bus lines).
Uber also runs but expect a wait of up to 10mins in busy times as driver numbers are low.
Bikes and electric scooters are a great option along the beach.
What to pack
Beach gear + bug spray
It's beach weather most of the year round so sunscreen, a hat and your beach wear (it's pretty common for locals to not wear shoes into shops near beach fronts).
Once the Sun goes down, there's bugs out so you may want to swap the sunscreen for bug spray.