Coolum shopping essentials - supermarkets and services

Finding everything you need for your Coolum Beach holiday is simple. Our location means all your essential services, supermarkets, and convenience stores are accessible within a short, flat walk, allowing you to quickly stock your apartment and start relaxing.

Stock up for your self-contained stay

Coolum Village - Located directly opposite Coolum at the Beach, Coolum Village makes grocery shopping incredibly simple. All our apartments are fully self-contained with full kitchens, and the proximity to this major shopping centre couldn't be better for stocking up on all your holiday needs or grabbing essential forgotten items.

• Coles Supermarket - Located directly opposite Coolum at the Beach.

• Quick Bites & Cafés - Grab a casual meal at Hane Sushi, Coolum Charcoal Chicken, and the popular Coolum Social café.

• Convenience & Services - Find a bakery, barber, bottle shop, chemist, 7-day doctor's office, newsagent, post office, and tobacconist.

• Dan Murphy's - Located on the corner opposite the resort, next to the Coolum Beach Hotel.

Other major Coolum centres nearby

If you need a wider range of options, a short drive opens up other major shopping hubs in the area:

• Coolum Park Shopping Centre - Located on South Coolum Rd, this complex features Woolworths, a bottleshop, butcher, dentist, chemist, newsagent, medical centre, and cafés.

• Pacific on Coolum - Situated in Birtwill St, close to the beach, this shopping hub features a range of services, retail outlets, and food options.

Coolum Beach boutiques- surf, style, and local apparel

Ready to treat yourself or find a unique souvenir? Beyond the supermarkets, the Coolum Beach Esplanade and village centre are filled with independent boutiques, surf shops, and novelty stores offering the authentic Sunshine Coast style.

Coastal fashion and local gifts

Take a stroll along the Coolum Beach Esplanade and discover the local flavour of Coolum Beach's retail scene. The main strip is home to novelty shops, coffee shops, eateries, and a variety of unique local retail stores.

Some of our favourite Coolum boutiques include:

• Les Artisans & Co (pictured) - Step inside and explore this artisan wonderland! You will find a collection of unique, locally handmade gifts and decor- from prints and skincare to beautiful ceramics and jewellery.

• Aura Coolum - This small boutique on the Esplanade is a great place to shop for sweet summer essentials and accessories, perfect for elevating your beach getaway style.

• Gmaxx - Find quality garments designed in the Sunshine Coast for athletes, offering support and helping hide 'problem areas'. Located on David Low Way opposite the Surf Club.

• For even more unique finds, visit the Swell Places website for a great local Coolum guide.

The Coolum surf scene

It wouldn't be a beach village without a surf shop or two! Coolum caters to surfers of all levels with specialist apparel, boards, and accessories available locally.

• Surf Shops - For surf apparel, boards, and accessories, check out Beach Beat, Rip Curl, and Vissla on David Low Way, or Coolum Boardroom on Park Street.