Guidebook for Mermaid Beach
Food Scene
One of the most beautiful cafes on the Gold Coast, Bam Bam Bakehouse will have you leaving serious heart-eye emojis all over their Insta account. From the crafty team who brought us Paddock Bakery, we’re crushing over the gorgeous styling with layers of textures and subway tiling, pressed metal, up cycled wood furnishings, fragrant blooms, leafy park views, and dreamy glimpses into the bakehouse—there’s no shortage of goodness at Bam Bam.
- The Urban List
85 locals recommend
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyOne of the most beautiful cafes on the Gold Coast, Bam Bam Bakehouse will have you leaving serious heart-eye emojis all over their Insta account. From the crafty team who brought us Paddock Bakery, we’re crushing over the gorgeous styling with layers of textures and subway tiling, pressed metal, up cycled wood furnishings, fragrant blooms, leafy park views, and dreamy glimpses into the bakehouse—there’s no shortage of goodness at Bam Bam.
- The Urban List
100 meters down the road is the popular Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club which is a great spot to enjoy a few drinks and a club meal while watching the sun set over the glassy afternoon waves.
45 locals recommend
Nobby's Beach Surf Club
25 Albatross Ave100 meters down the road is the popular Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club which is a great spot to enjoy a few drinks and a club meal while watching the sun set over the glassy afternoon waves.
The BEST Mexican restaurant you will experience on the Gold Coast! You can't look past the corn chips and guac, pulled pork soft shell tacos and chilli strawberry mojitos!
63 locals recommend
MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria
2223 Gold Coast HwyThe BEST Mexican restaurant you will experience on the Gold Coast! You can't look past the corn chips and guac, pulled pork soft shell tacos and chilli strawberry mojitos!
100m down the road. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner options with choices for the vegan, vegetarian and health fanatic!
100 locals recommend
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack Rd100m down the road. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner options with choices for the vegan, vegetarian and health fanatic!
This Japanese restaurant is like nothing you have tried before! Hidden behind two white barn doors is a bustling japanese bar and restaurant with some of the best food the gold coast has to offer!
9 locals recommend
Etsu Bar Japanese Restaurant
2440 Gold Coast HighwayThis Japanese restaurant is like nothing you have tried before! Hidden behind two white barn doors is a bustling japanese bar and restaurant with some of the best food the gold coast has to offer!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best known for live music on the weekends, wood-fired pizzas and Sunday sessions - vibrant atmosphere and great spot to meet locals. Can't go past a cold pint of Pacific Pale Ale brewed in Byron Bay.
49 locals recommend
Nobbys Arc
28 Chairlift AveBest known for live music on the weekends, wood-fired pizzas and Sunday sessions - vibrant atmosphere and great spot to meet locals. Can't go past a cold pint of Pacific Pale Ale brewed in Byron Bay.
This ship themed whisky bar offers a unique and quirky venue to meet friends and enjoy one of their many specialty whiskies, rums or cocktails! Can't go past the fireball whisky and fresh apple juice
88 locals recommend
The Cambus Wallace
2237 Gold Coast HwyThis ship themed whisky bar offers a unique and quirky venue to meet friends and enjoy one of their many specialty whiskies, rums or cocktails! Can't go past the fireball whisky and fresh apple juice
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdEssentials
Coles Miami
Gold Coast HighwayColes Pacific Fair
32 Hooker BlvdALDI Miami
203 Gold Coast HwyALDI Mermaid Waters
Southport Burleigh RoadColes Mermaid Waters
Markeri Street