Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise, Australia
Tucked just behind the buzz of Surfers Paradise, Budds Beach feels like a secret escape. With calm river waters lapping at the sandy shoreline, it’s the perfect spot for paddleboarding, picnics under the trees, or watching the sun sink over the Nerang River. Families love the safe swimming area and playground, while locals slip down for a coffee at Bumbles café. It’s a quieter, gentler side of the Gold Coast and proof that you don’t need waves to find paradise.