A suburb of the Gold Coast, Main Beach is one of the main tourist attractions to the region. It's a small district snuggled between Southport, the Broadwater and the Pacific Ocean. History tells us that during the early years when Southport was the urban center of recreational activity at Gold coast, visitors were ferried across the Broadwater to surf at Main Beach. Thus, Main Beach got its name because it was the main surf beach for the town of Southport. And it's still one of the favorites among the surfers!

The beach being the main attraction, the area offers the best of beach activities. A relaxed backdrop makes for an ideal spot for sunbathing and 'aimless' strolling. Sports lovers are in for a ball of the time with surfing as the major highlight of Main Beach. Surfers Paradise, minutes walk from Main Beach, sets the ball rolling for the sport freaks. Beach volleyball and gun surfboard are not-to-miss activities at Surfers Paradise.

It's not just about beaches at Main Beach. The lifestyle fashion powerhouse, Versace, has chosen Main Beach for their Palazzo Versace Hotel. The shopping experience with designer boutiques and specialty stores can keep you busy even in sleep! Flowers, jewellery, furniture and every household item adorn the lavish shopping centers.

While at Main Beach, you just can't avoid dining at Tedder Avenue. It caters to every age group and every kind of gourmets. The perfect ambience makes for a perfect eating experience at the Tedder Avenue.

Other interesting tourist spots at the Main Beach include Main Beach's historic Bathing Pavilion, Surf Lifesaving Club, Broadbeach Shopping District, world's tallest residential apartment building and The Spit.

The idea of visiting Main Beach can be materialized with our cheap Main Beach accommodation. We offer round-the-clock online bookings for the hotels, hostels and resorts at the Main Beach area.

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