Download coordinates as: Sunshine Beach is a coastal town and suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia.

[1] The area south of Noosa Headlands was formerly known as Golden Beach but was rarely visited before the 1920s.

In 1928, Thomas Marcus Burke gained land there in exchange for building roads and bridges from Tewantin.

After World War II it was marketed by his son, Marcus, as Sunshine Beach.

[24] It has swimming pools and gym facilities with associated classes and group fitness sessions.

[25][26] Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is off the bend along the beachfront on the corner of Dule St and Belmore Terrace, and is fringed by Ed Webb Park at its rear.

[27] Volunteers from the club patrol the beach to protect the public while swimming and surfing.