Main Beach Suburb Profile 

A place where many come to immerse themselves in luxury, Main Beach is an affluent seaside community that prides itself on its classy demeanour and enviable surroundings. Where the shorelines are celebrated with fresh seafood and indulgent cocktail menus, this coastal town is all about enjoying the finer side of life. 

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Separated only by the slither of beach from the action-packed Surfer’s Paradise, living in Main Beach offers a unique class that sets it apart from its Gold Coast neighbours. More commonly known for its popular theme park Sea World, this picturesque suburb is the epitome of beachside living. Bounded by water on all sides, Main Beach is home to palatial Gold Coast accommodation such as the Palazzo Versace Hotel and Sheraton Grand Mirage. With all the trimmings that you could expect, visitors and locals alike enjoy access to award-winning fine dining, high-end waterside bars, and elite retail outlets.

While hotels and resorts may welcome you on arrival, delve a little deeper and you will find more than just lavish pools and beachside tourism. Nature reserves and waterside parklands sprawl with families, while the rolling waves of the front beach attract avid surfers and water-sports enthusiasts.

Waterside walkways connect locals from one end of Main Beach to the other, with the scenic Southport Pier and the Spit Gold Coast perched on the furthest point of the peninsula. Living in Main Beach means having the wide expanse of shoreline at your doorstep, hosting a multitude of activities such as beach fishing and charters, surf schools, aquatic sports, sailing, and diving, just to name a few.

Although seemingly separated from its neighbouring areas, locals enjoy the convenience of the Gold Coast Light Rail – a tram service that links Main Beach through to nearby landmarks and amenities.

Area Features

Beaches

Jaw-dropping expanses of wide-open beach bordered by bushland and grassy reserves; the blissful coastal environment is what defines Main Beach.

Wine, Dine & Shop

Main Beach knows how to enjoy the downtime, with the bustling hubs of Marina Mirage and Tedder Avenue offering a generous mix of casual eateries, fine dining restaurants, lounge bars and high-end fashion boutiques.

Water Sports

Main Beach’s natural surroundings create a perfect setting for all things outdoors. Boating enthusiast launch their vessels at mouth of the river, whilst many locals and day-trippers enjoy access to beach fishing, boating adventures and water sports.

Main Beach is home to a mix of permanent residents and holiday-goers looking for a piece of the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Slightly removed from the intensity of Surfers Paradise, many professionals and retirees enjoy the area for its coastal community atmosphere and relaxed attitude.  

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