Be Active
Yoga and Meditation - simply the best yoga and wellness centre on the Sunshine Coast. Check the schedule for class details and head to the Gumboot for nourishment afterwards.
14 locals recommend
Yoga By The Sea
1055 Roberts Creek RdYoga and Meditation - simply the best yoga and wellness centre on the Sunshine Coast. Check the schedule for class details and head to the Gumboot for nourishment afterwards.
Paddle board and kayak rentals in the summer, and snow shoe rentals in the winter. Check their website for details of guided activities and equipment rentals
29 locals recommend
Alpha Adventures- Outdoor Adventure Store
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyPaddle board and kayak rentals in the summer, and snow shoe rentals in the winter. Check their website for details of guided activities and equipment rentals
Heritage Playhouse
662 N RdCheck their website for any local theatre events
Gibsons Cinema
909 Gibsons WayMovies
Locally brewed award winning beer. Check the website for live music events and menus.
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Locally brewed award winning beer. Check the website for live music events and menus.
Local artists and wares are featured in this old laneway market. Pop in on your way to or from dining at lunitas
Molly's Seaside Market
272 Molly's LnLocal artists and wares are featured in this old laneway market. Pop in on your way to or from dining at lunitas
The Hangar Climbing Lounge Ltd.
5824 Sechelt Inlet RdFamily fun!
Food Scene
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdSeafood dining by the docks with a great atmosphere.
Try the restaurant for casual family dining or check out the Gumboot Cafe next door for coffee, baked goods and a midweek breakfast.
100 locals recommend
The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdTry the restaurant for casual family dining or check out the Gumboot Cafe next door for coffee, baked goods and a midweek breakfast.
Make a reservation on the deck for this fine dining experience, and try my favourite cocktail, the lemon drop martini.
18 locals recommend
Sweetwater Bistro
2-280 Gower Point RdMake a reservation on the deck for this fine dining experience, and try my favourite cocktail, the lemon drop martini.
Delicious fine dining food in a Heritage House located at the bottom of the hill. Easy walk home after cocktails! Not particularly kid friendly, although the staff are very accommodating and will make things work. Reservations a must as they are only open on weekends.
27 locals recommend
Chasters Restaurant
1532 Ocean Beach EsplanadeDelicious fine dining food in a Heritage House located at the bottom of the hill. Easy walk home after cocktails! Not particularly kid friendly, although the staff are very accommodating and will make things work. Reservations a must as they are only open on weekends.
Fun, vibrant and fresh mexican cuisine. Great cocktails and great service. The deck is perfect for brunch on sunny mornings. Highly recommended.
83 locals recommend
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdFun, vibrant and fresh mexican cuisine. Great cocktails and great service. The deck is perfect for brunch on sunny mornings. Highly recommended.
Excellent Japanese food in an understated westcoast setting. Patio in the summer.
45 locals recommend
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdExcellent Japanese food in an understated westcoast setting. Patio in the summer.
This place is famous so you kind of HAVE to go there! Family friendly and open breakfast, lunch and dinner
80 locals recommend
Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdThis place is famous so you kind of HAVE to go there! Family friendly and open breakfast, lunch and dinner
Delicious authentic Mexican with an outdoor eating area. Lots of parking onsite. Offers take out.
25 locals recommend
The Barefoot Gecko Cantina Mexicana
444 Gower Point RdDelicious authentic Mexican with an outdoor eating area. Lots of parking onsite. Offers take out.
Sightseeing
Beach on sechelt inlet (no waves), great for kids, playground equipment, walking trails. Check the tides and bring water shoes as there is lots to explore. Kayaks and paddleboards are good here too.
36 locals recommend
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park Campground
Beach on sechelt inlet (no waves), great for kids, playground equipment, walking trails. Check the tides and bring water shoes as there is lots to explore. Kayaks and paddleboards are good here too.
Hiking trails for all ages, dog and kid friendly, soccer field and playground equipment
127 locals recommend
Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyHiking trails for all ages, dog and kid friendly, soccer field and playground equipment
Uphill climb to a wonderful view of Gibsons and the coast. Sunrise and Moonrise are great times to go too.
93 locals recommend
Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdUphill climb to a wonderful view of Gibsons and the coast. Sunrise and Moonrise are great times to go too.
Quaint seaside museum with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Check out the school display and the "rules" for school teachers!
29 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives
716 Winn RdQuaint seaside museum with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Check out the school display and the "rules" for school teachers!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Dress for our Coast
Hiking gear
Swimming gear incl snorkel and mask
Sunscreen & Hat
Water shoes
Comfy walking shoes
Lightweight layering pieces - it gets cold at night and sometimes it is windy and rainy.
Customs and culture
People Care
The coast is filled with friendly locals. We are always mindful of pedestrians and cyclists and always give them lots of space if we are driving by them.