There’s only one word for Caloundra’s dining scene: booming. This once sleepy hamlet of the Sunshine Coast now boasts cafes and restaurants on almost every corner. And they’re good. Really good. Both the Esplanade and Bulcock Street off Bulcock Beach have a wealth of dining options all day long. For a breakfast to linger over, make your way to Lamkin Lane Cafe to find one of the Sunshine Coast's most enticing all day menus, with seasonal goodies including black forest rice pudding, Vietnamese reuben sandwhiches, and avocado toast loaded with hummus, edamame and chilli oil. If caffeine with a side of indulgence is your thing (poached pineapple and thyme pancakes, anyone?) White Picket Fence is just the place to get your fill first thing.
Find yourself at Moffatt Beach with a killer coffee craving? One Block Back is (literally) just a block back from the beach, serving locally-roasted coffee and a small but mighty menu of breakfast dishes and light meals. For drinks with a view, Coffee Cat on Kings Beach steals the best ocean scenery going—and has plenty of shady outdoor seating for when those blistering summer days get too much. Its location might only be rivalled by Pavilion Kiosk, which sits right by Kings Beach saltwater pool . Do as the morning walkers do and pitstop at Aurenda Coffee Co on Kings Beach Headland, which slings coffees from 5am daily. You'll also find some of the best coffee on the Sunshine Coast at Slide Coffee House, tucked just off Bulcock St - their roastery is located just a little further north in Coolum, so you're guaranteed the freshest cuppa.
Surrounded by beaches and with the majestic Glass House Mountains in the distance, it’s hard for Caloundra accommodation to not have views. For breathtaking vistas across Pumicestone Passage, Rumba Beach Resort on Golden Beach is an award-winning boutique option when looking for luxury accommodation in Caloundra. Equally, the Waterford Prestige Apartments steal commanding views of Bulcock Beach and passage – hard not to when you’re mere metres from the sand – and offers a variety of self-service apartments to boot. Rolling Surf Resort lays claim to being the area's closest resort to the ocean, situated right on Kings Beach.
Morning strolls don’t come more picturesque than along the Caloundra Coastal Walk. Depending on your fitness levels (or your inclination), this 25km walking track hugs the coastline from Golden Beach in the south to Mooloolaba in the north. Dicky’s, Moffatt, Happy Valley, Shelly, Bulcock, Kings; Caloundra’s beaches are a who’s who of world-class beaches. Caloundra is blessed with both surf and shelter, making it haven for surfers and young families alike.If you're travelling with pups, Moffatt Beach and Shelley Beach offer dog-friendly areas to run off that energy.
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