Meet 'Alex'!

This casual nickname is an indication of what makes Alexandra Headland different from everywhere else in Maroochy – it is the essence of beach culture. Untarnished and awesome in its natural beauty Alexandra Headland is where people come to worship the beach and the relaxed and addictive culture it inspires.

If you love dining alfresco, you’ll love Alex.

With the majority of restaurants and cafes running parallel to the beach, dining becomes a true sensory experience with the sights, sounds and smells of the ocean. Mouth-watering modern Australian cuisine, Asian fusion and of course fresh and fabulous seafood are all on the menu. But if you are tired of dining out but still want to enjoy dinner with the best view in town, head up to the BBQ areas at Alex Bluff.

Where better to take your first surfing lesson?

Body-surf the waves and check out all the action while lazing on the beach. Families can feel safe as the beach is patrolled by the Alexandra Headland Surf Club. If you need a break from the fresh salty air, Alex is also the home of the best skate park on the Coast, located right alongside the beach. Or encourage a little family competition at Suncity Tenpin on Mari Street.

Alex is easily explored by foot or bike

Paths that run from Cotton Tree to the Mooloolaba Spit are a great place to start and will make sure you don’t miss the natural wonder of local parklands. If your legs get sore then it’s time to don your mask and snorkel the rock pools nestled beneath the pandanus-lined headland. These hidden treasures open themselves up to visitors and provide a secluded alternative to the beach.

Locals make an effort not to forget about their fantastic view.

So a reflective sit-on-the-rock-wall at The Corner or on the boardwalk overlooking legendary surf spot The Bluff is a must at dusk. By day Alex life is best observed from a bar in the Alexandra Headland Surf Club, known locally as the Bird Watchers Bar. Just 20 metres from the beach where some of Australia's best iron men and women train, yachts race, whales migrate and helicopters patrol, there is always something interesting to watch.