Alicia & Andrew's Guidebook
Food scene
Our most favourite restaurant in Surfers Paradise, wonderful family run restaurant, great customer service and even better food!
50 locals recommend
Alfresco Italian Restaurant
3018 Surfers Paradise BlvdOur most favourite restaurant in Surfers Paradise, wonderful family run restaurant, great customer service and even better food!
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdBEST CHICKEN BURGERS…. EVER🤤🤤
Start your day with a good feed and coffee, or end the day watching the sunset over the beach sipping on your favourite drink. This location is key!
7 locals recommend
The Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe
4 EsplanadeStart your day with a good feed and coffee, or end the day watching the sunset over the beach sipping on your favourite drink. This location is key!
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdSHOP TILL YOU DROP!
Things to do
You don’t have to play golf to absolutely love this place! Between the awesome technology, great atmosphere and drink refills you are in for an an afternoon/night of fun!
82 locals recommend
Topgolf Gold Coast
You don’t have to play golf to absolutely love this place! Between the awesome technology, great atmosphere and drink refills you are in for an an afternoon/night of fun!
For the little kids and big kids at heart, who doesn’t love having the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos, birds and pat a Koala!?
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StFor the little kids and big kids at heart, who doesn’t love having the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos, birds and pat a Koala!?
From shows and entertainment, to family rides and thrilling experiences movie world is a great place to be! With lots of different ticket options combining other nearby theme parks, you are definitely in for lots of fun and awesome memories.
647 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayFrom shows and entertainment, to family rides and thrilling experiences movie world is a great place to be! With lots of different ticket options combining other nearby theme parks, you are definitely in for lots of fun and awesome memories.
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music! Make sure you wear white for more of an effect!
67 locals recommend
Infinity Attraction
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdFunhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music! Make sure you wear white for more of an effect!
Animal shows, encounters and stunt shows SeaWorld has it all! Plenty to do for all ages
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrAnimal shows, encounters and stunt shows SeaWorld has it all! Plenty to do for all ages
Tangalooma shipwrecks! Take the day trip leaving from Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island where you can swim, snorkel, kayak or relax on the beach! ☀️
17 locals recommend
Tangalooma
Tangalooma shipwrecks! Take the day trip leaving from Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island where you can swim, snorkel, kayak or relax on the beach! ☀️
Traveler advice
Getting around
Surfers Paradise Transport
Gold Coast trams are the easiest and fastest way to get from A - B pair it up with the train services and your off! Grab yourself a “tourist card” or a rechargeable card with unlimited all day use!
Don't miss
Night marks on the beach
Check out over 100 stalls set up beach side on the esplanade, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night (weather permitting)