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Mermaid Beach is one of the most iconic suburbs on the Gold Coast. Enjoy the laid back vibe, the white sand beaches and the endless amount of epic cafes and restaurants to try.
41 locals recommend
Mermaid Beach
41 locals recommend
Mermaid Beach is one of the most iconic suburbs on the Gold Coast. Enjoy the laid back vibe, the white sand beaches and the endless amount of epic cafes and restaurants to try.

Food scene

Background Barista Mermaid Beach: delicious coffee, great all day brekky and lunch. Our pick: the choc peanut smoothie or the potato hash.
Background Barista
2375 Gold Coast Highway
Background Barista Mermaid Beach: delicious coffee, great all day brekky and lunch. Our pick: the choc peanut smoothie or the potato hash.
Oak Berry Nobbys Beach: the most delish Acai bowls, perfect for post beach sesh!
Oakberry Acai Nobby Beach
23 Albatross Avenue
Oak Berry Nobbys Beach: the most delish Acai bowls, perfect for post beach sesh!
Marie Anitas Mermaid Beach: gluten free and vegan menu. Our pick: a loaf of bread, bring it home and make sandwiches!
9 locals recommend
Marie Anita's Gluten Free Health Cafe & Bakery
2364 Gold Coast Hwy
9 locals recommend
Marie Anitas Mermaid Beach: gluten free and vegan menu. Our pick: a loaf of bread, bring it home and make sandwiches!
Lik Lik Lik Nobbys Beach: amazing gelato, 44 flavours. Our pick: pistachio & salted caramel.
Lik Lik Lik Gelato
2221 Gold Coast Hwy
Lik Lik Lik Nobbys Beach: amazing gelato, 44 flavours. Our pick: pistachio & salted caramel.
BSKT Nobbys Beach: healthy brekky and lunch options. Our pick: sweet potato chips!
100 locals recommend
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack Rd
100 locals recommend
BSKT Nobbys Beach: healthy brekky and lunch options. Our pick: sweet potato chips!
Bonita Bonita: for a Mexican feast and great Margaritas! Our pick: the nachos & a serve of chicken wings.
56 locals recommend
Bonita Bonita
2460 Gold Coast Hwy
56 locals recommend
Bonita Bonita: for a Mexican feast and great Margaritas! Our pick: the nachos & a serve of chicken wings.
Mexicali Nobbys Beach: because more Mexican is always a good idea. Go here for afternoon drinks to enjoy the sunset on the balcony!
63 locals recommend
MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria
2223 Gold Coast Hwy
63 locals recommend
Mexicali Nobbys Beach: because more Mexican is always a good idea. Go here for afternoon drinks to enjoy the sunset on the balcony!
Etsu Mermaid Beach: careful because you might miss it! Find it at the red lantern behind the white barn sliding door. Enjoy delish japanese cuisine and a cozy fit out. Our pick: a Gin Garden to start and ANY sushi choice.
110 locals recommend
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast Hwy
110 locals recommend
Etsu Mermaid Beach: careful because you might miss it! Find it at the red lantern behind the white barn sliding door. Enjoy delish japanese cuisine and a cozy fit out. Our pick: a Gin Garden to start and ANY sushi choice.
Glen Elg Mermaid Beach: if it's steak you want then go no further!
21 locals recommend
The Glenelg Public House
2460 Gold Coast Hwy
21 locals recommend
Glen Elg Mermaid Beach: if it's steak you want then go no further!
Social Broadbeach: now this is worth the 5 minute Uber ride. Enjoy the most AMAZING share style meals (this is the restaurant where Joel proposed to Carla!). Our pick: the baguette, the lamb, the chicken & the brussel sprouts!
61 locals recommend
Social Eating House + Bar
3 Oracle Bvd
61 locals recommend
Social Broadbeach: now this is worth the 5 minute Uber ride. Enjoy the most AMAZING share style meals (this is the restaurant where Joel proposed to Carla!). Our pick: the baguette, the lamb, the chicken & the brussel sprouts!
Orzo Broadbeach: another short Uber ride but you won't regret it! Enjoy handmade pasta goodness and the most beautiful restaurant fit out! Our pick: the orichette!
Orzo
3 Oracle Boulevard
Orzo Broadbeach: another short Uber ride but you won't regret it! Enjoy handmade pasta goodness and the most beautiful restaurant fit out! Our pick: the orichette!

Our Fave Beaches

A hotspot. A vibe. Enjoy the beach, then head up for a bite to eat. We love to get a Yiros from the Yiros Shop and enjoy a picnic on Burliegh Hill. On a Sunday afternoon everyone is here!
166 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads Beach
166 locals recommend
A hotspot. A vibe. Enjoy the beach, then head up for a bite to eat. We love to get a Yiros from the Yiros Shop and enjoy a picnic on Burliegh Hill. On a Sunday afternoon everyone is here!
A little further south from Burleigh and just over the hill lies a family-friendly beach called Tallebudgera. It's protected from the wind (usually) and provides that 'no wave' swim.
36 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park
1544 Gold Coast Hwy
36 locals recommend
A little further south from Burleigh and just over the hill lies a family-friendly beach called Tallebudgera. It's protected from the wind (usually) and provides that 'no wave' swim.
These are a little further (about a 35-minute drive from the Mermaid Beach Pad), however, a fun day out! Snapper Rocks is a world-class surfing point break (the Quicksilver Pro is held here) and when the surfs up, it's always fun to watch the locals and pros get some green room action!
113 locals recommend
Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks Road
113 locals recommend
These are a little further (about a 35-minute drive from the Mermaid Beach Pad), however, a fun day out! Snapper Rocks is a world-class surfing point break (the Quicksilver Pro is held here) and when the surfs up, it's always fun to watch the locals and pros get some green room action!
Now, this is about an hour drive south. Byron Bay is a famous little town with some beautiful beaches to explore: Wategos and The Pass just to name 2! Plus... you might spot a Hemsworth!
113 locals recommend
Byron Bay
113 locals recommend
Now, this is about an hour drive south. Byron Bay is a famous little town with some beautiful beaches to explore: Wategos and The Pass just to name 2! Plus... you might spot a Hemsworth!