Paradise Point Village shops on the esplanade include a post office, a news agent, medical clinic and food outlets and eateries.

[3] A 2014 property survey revealed King Charles Drive as having the fourth highest number of million-dollar houses in Queensland.

[8] The esplanade parklands along the east side of the suburb makes it a locally popular area for casual waterfront park picnics and recreation.

As part of a Gold Coast parks upgrade the local esplanade acquired new children's playground, public amenities, barbecue facilities and picnic shelters.

The Gold Coast City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits Abalone Avenue.