Guidebook for Southport
Food Scene
Good cafe for breakfast and nice for drinks on weekend afternoon as they have live music
12 locals recommend
Cafe Catalina
11 Gold Coast HwyGood cafe for breakfast and nice for drinks on weekend afternoon as they have live music
Giri Kana Cafe
82 Marine ParadeGood vegan selection
42Fifteen
9 Davenport StGreat coffee and breakfast
De Vito Waterfront
2 Barney StGood contemporary Italian
Sunset Bar And Grill
74 Seaworld DrGreat breakfast and better views
Drinks & Nightlife
Tonic on Chirn
37 Musgrave AveGood tapas and drink menu
Swannies
34 Nerang StGood for afternoon sessions
Jpops Karaoke
20 Davenport StMr P.P.'s Deli and Rooftop
43 Nerang StGood craft beer, cocktails and snacks
Cecil Hotel
42 Nerang StTypical Aussie Pub!
Last Night on Earth
50B Nerang StGood starting point or meet up
Fishermans Wharf Tavern
60-70 Seaworld DrAwesome views and great drinks with some good grub too
Sightseeing
Q1 Skypoint
3003 Surfers Paradise BlvdAmazing 360 degree view of the coast
Good Aussie Pub with best views of the Gold Coast from the heights of Mt Tamborine
6 locals recommend
TAB
1683 Tamborine Oxenford RdGood Aussie Pub with best views of the Gold Coast from the heights of Mt Tamborine
Parks & Nature
Activities for kids, exercise, BBQ, swimming, running, cycling
72 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands station
Activities for kids, exercise, BBQ, swimming, running, cycling
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
230 Ashmore RdRelaxing atmosphere
Arts & Culture
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall RdGreat comedy shows and plays
Shopping
Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeMany boutiques and some big box stores
Harbour Town station
Best outlet shopping on the coas
Essentials
Coles Australia Fair
223-225 Scarborough StEverything you need for day to day use