Sophie’s Guidebook
Shopping
The newly renovated Pacific Fair is world class and definitely worth a visit. They offer great dining options, cinemas and all your favourite retail stores.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdThe newly renovated Pacific Fair is world class and definitely worth a visit. They offer great dining options, cinemas and all your favourite retail stores.
Explore the night markets on the esplanade at Surfers Paradise. They are open every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 4pm-9pm.
259 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueExplore the night markets on the esplanade at Surfers Paradise. They are open every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 4pm-9pm.
Harbour Town is a great place to venture for all your high end fashion bargains. Located at Biggera Waters, is is approximately 20minutes drive from Broadbeach.
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdHarbour Town is a great place to venture for all your high end fashion bargains. Located at Biggera Waters, is is approximately 20minutes drive from Broadbeach.
Local Surf Clubs
Located in the heart of Broadbeach, this surf club has been recently renovated and looks incredible. Here you can drink or dine watching the waves roll in.
102 locals recommend
Kurrawa Surf Club
Old Burleigh RoadLocated in the heart of Broadbeach, this surf club has been recently renovated and looks incredible. Here you can drink or dine watching the waves roll in.
This surf club is an award winning fully licensed Bar and Bistro with uninterrupted beachfront views located only 1km south of San Mateo.
32 locals recommend
BMD Northcliffe Surf Club
51 Garfield TerraceThis surf club is an award winning fully licensed Bar and Bistro with uninterrupted beachfront views located only 1km south of San Mateo.
Take your shoes off and try barefoot bowling - it's fun for all ages or just sit back and enjoy a cold ale or nice meal.
25 locals recommend
Broadbeach Bowls Club
169 Surf ParadeTake your shoes off and try barefoot bowling - it's fun for all ages or just sit back and enjoy a cold ale or nice meal.
Family Friendly Restaurants
Specialising in authentic and modern Italian cuisine, Mario's offers a great variety of tasty dishes, including seafood, steak, pasta and pizza.
32 locals recommend
Marios Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Victoria AvenueSpecialising in authentic and modern Italian cuisine, Mario's offers a great variety of tasty dishes, including seafood, steak, pasta and pizza.
Situated in the heart of Broadbeach, this restaurant has traditional Italian pizza's, pasta, salads and more. You will definitely need to book ahead.
55 locals recommend
Gemelli Italian
2685 Gold Coast HwySituated in the heart of Broadbeach, this restaurant has traditional Italian pizza's, pasta, salads and more. You will definitely need to book ahead.
Valentinos
29a Victoria AveThis Italian restaurant does exceptional pizza's - you can't go wrong!
A fully licensed and BYO restaurant that offers traditional Thai meals in a relaxed setting. It is advised to book ahead as it can get very busy.
12 locals recommend
Iyara Thai Restaurant
2643 Gold Coast HwyA fully licensed and BYO restaurant that offers traditional Thai meals in a relaxed setting. It is advised to book ahead as it can get very busy.
A great selection of Modern Australian cuisine offered in a beautiful Al Fresco setting. This is a great option for families with an exciting kids menu that is sure to please even the most picky eater.
94 locals recommend
Koi Dining + Lounge Bar Broadbeach
89 Surf ParadeA great selection of Modern Australian cuisine offered in a beautiful Al Fresco setting. This is a great option for families with an exciting kids menu that is sure to please even the most picky eater.
A Quick Bite...
For a quick and easy lunch or dinner just head down to Second Avenue and turn left when you reach the Gold Coast Highway.
15 locals recommend
Noodle Box
Ross StreetFor a quick and easy lunch or dinner just head down to Second Avenue and turn left when you reach the Gold Coast Highway.
A classic burger shack serving the freshest, juiciest and mouth watering burgers around.
26 locals recommend
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdA classic burger shack serving the freshest, juiciest and mouth watering burgers around.
Nice Occasion Restaurants
This is a true hidden gem located a 10min drive from the apartment at Mermaid Beach. Modern Japanese served in a secret hidden away location that only the locals know about. A trendy restaurant that is busy every night of the week. Booking is a must.
110 locals recommend
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyThis is a true hidden gem located a 10min drive from the apartment at Mermaid Beach. Modern Japanese served in a secret hidden away location that only the locals know about. A trendy restaurant that is busy every night of the week. Booking is a must.
This has a buffet for lunch or dinner and also serves high tea. We highly recommend the food and views.
15 locals recommend
Four Winds 360 Revolving Restaurant
2807 Gold Coast HwyThis has a buffet for lunch or dinner and also serves high tea. We highly recommend the food and views.
Considered casual fine dining, this cosy venue serves sharing plates, oysters, charcuterie, plus craft cocktails and a robust wine list.
61 locals recommend
Social Eating House + Bar
3 Oracle BvdConsidered casual fine dining, this cosy venue serves sharing plates, oysters, charcuterie, plus craft cocktails and a robust wine list.
This is a great restaurant to visit with friends or for a date lunch/night with your special someone.
Kost Bar and Grill
This is a great restaurant to visit with friends or for a date lunch/night with your special someone.
Cafes and Coffee
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout, located on the beachfront of Oasis Shopping Centre on Old Burleigh Road. Extremely popular with the locals and is always busy, this cafe is a great spot to take in the Broadbeach surroundings.
99 locals recommend
ELK Espresso
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout, located on the beachfront of Oasis Shopping Centre on Old Burleigh Road. Extremely popular with the locals and is always busy, this cafe is a great spot to take in the Broadbeach surroundings.
This is a local go-to Cafe for premium coffee, all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch.
30 locals recommend
Metro Coffee
163 Surf ParadeThis is a local go-to Cafe for premium coffee, all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Located just a 100m walk from the apartment, Lola's is an easy and convenient option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
23 locals recommend
Lolas Broadbeach
101 Old Burleigh RdLocated just a 100m walk from the apartment, Lola's is an easy and convenient option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is a smartly styled 'Melbourne-esque' cafe located in the heart of Broadbeach and is one of the most highly recommended coffee spots on the coast.
35 locals recommend
No Name Lane
17-19 Elizabeth AveThis is a smartly styled 'Melbourne-esque' cafe located in the heart of Broadbeach and is one of the most highly recommended coffee spots on the coast.
Le Cafe Gourmand is a unique Australian / French cafe bringing a touch of Paris to Mermaid Beach. Serves authentic French food, and baked goods and desserts.
20 locals recommend
Le Cafe Gourmand
2545 Gold Coast HwyLe Cafe Gourmand is a unique Australian / French cafe bringing a touch of Paris to Mermaid Beach. Serves authentic French food, and baked goods and desserts.
Rafiki
172 Hedges AveSmoothie and coffee bar tucked under the Mermaid Beach Surf Club.
A favourite with the locals this cafe serves breakfast and brunch in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Equally as good for enjoying a glass of wine to wind down at the end of the day.
22 locals recommend
Little Mermaid
2557 Gold Coast HwyA favourite with the locals this cafe serves breakfast and brunch in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Equally as good for enjoying a glass of wine to wind down at the end of the day.
Located in Burleigh Heads, this bakery and cafe serves breakfast, lunch and fresh pastries daily in a beautifully polished, unique setting.
23 locals recommend
Tarte bakery & cafe
1748 Gold Coast HighwayLocated in Burleigh Heads, this bakery and cafe serves breakfast, lunch and fresh pastries daily in a beautifully polished, unique setting.
Serves wood-fire sourdough, plus Beckie and lunch in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden. This is one of the Gold Coasts most awarded cafes for breakfast and lunch.
188 locals recommend
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenServes wood-fire sourdough, plus Beckie and lunch in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden. This is one of the Gold Coasts most awarded cafes for breakfast and lunch.
Theme Parks
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwaySea World
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Pacific Motorway