Trade the chaotic Surfers Paradise crowds for a cleaner beach with better breaks and a legitimate food scene. Stretch out on the sand at Kurrawa or hit the surf before grabbing an iced latte on Oracle Boulevard. It is less about the neon and more about the sun-drenched brunch spots and Pacific Fair shopping. Spend half a day here, then walk the coastal track to Burleigh if you have the energy. Avoid the midday burn.
