Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a sheltered sandy beach in the suburb of Shelly Beach at Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Located between Moffat Beach and Caloundra Head, it is known for its calm waters, rocky headland, intertidal rock pools and views across to Moreton Island. The beach is popular for swimming at high tide, rock pool exploration and coastal walks along the Caloundra Coastal Walk.

Visitors can expect a relatively sheltered, north-facing beach with golden sand, rocky outcrops at both ends and intertidal rock pools exposed at low tide. The foreshore has a grassy park, Norfolk pines, picnic and barbecue areas, and a paved coastal pathway linking to Moffat Beach and Caloundra. The water is generally calm for wading and swimming at higher tides, with opportunities for snorkelling, rock pooling, photography and coastal walking.

Shelly Beach is named for the abundance of shells found along its shore. The Caloundra area developed as a seaside resort from the early 20th century, with residential subdivision of Shelly Beach and Moffat Beach expanding from the 1960s as part of the Sunshine Coast's growth as a coastal holiday region.

The Caloundra area lies within the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people. The coastline holds cultural significance for Traditional Owners and remains a valued recreational and community gathering place for residents and visitors.