Shelly Beach
Sunshine Coast
Visit Shelly Beach
Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Shelly Beach
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Room was spacious and ready when we arrived. Breakfast was good but not much selection of cooked items. Staff were great. Only complaint is that the toilet in our room hadn’t been cleaned from the previous person.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
They had a wield check in. The girl who checked us in was also mixing drinks at the attached bar. It made for a longer process than was necessary. I noticed later that more staff were present. The short term parking area was small and very busy. I drove around the block 3 times before getting a spot. ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Nice check in and got the king bed we wanted
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
The amenities are exceptional
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Landmark Resort
Very friendly staff and well equipped room
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Kids loved the water park and activities. Rooms mainly aircon, carpet etc. were pretty tired and in need of maintenance / deep clean / upgrade. Bathrooms were nice and new.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shelly Beach
Kings Beach
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kings Beach. A stop by Kings Beach or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.
Moffat Beach
Unique features of Moffat Beach include the beaches and cafes. Make a stop by Moffat Beach or Shelly Beach while you're exploring the area.
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
Golden Beach
Golden Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach while in the area.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.
Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
