1. Main Beach, Noosa Heads
Soaked in sunshine, this alluring slice of north-facing coast is the crown jewel of Noosa Heads. Golden sands, sheltered shores, clear waters and an enviable location near some of Noosa’s top attractions draw tourists and locals here year-round. It’s a perfect beach for families and one of the best swimming beaches on the Sunshine Coast. Young kids can paddle in the shallows, and mom and dad can bask on the soft-sand shores, or stake a shady spot under the casuarinas and pandanus trees fringing the beach.
2. Mooloolaba Beach
Mooloolaba Beach is all about the vibe. Volleyballers bump and spike on the courts here, latte-loving beach lovers perch at picnic benches overlooking the sand, and when you’re looking for a break from the beach, you’ll find plenty of buzzy cafés, shops, and boutiques opposite the beach. Not that this popular stretch of coast isn’t pretty. You can still lay down your towel on powdery white sand; swim in clear, cobalt waters; and look for dolphins dipping and diving offshore.
