
Saint Stephen’s Cathedral
Historic cathedral in Brisbane CBD offering guided tours and regular services.
Looking for the best beaches in Brisbane CBD? We've gathered 2 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brisbane CBD has its own character, and the beaches here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia's beaches are world-famous, and around Brisbane you'll find everything from patrolled family swimming spots to quieter stretches of sand. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags where lifeguards patrol, and slip, slop, slap — the UV is strong.
2 spots in Brisbane CBD

Historic cathedral in Brisbane CBD offering guided tours and regular services.

City Beach’s Paddington head office, associated with an online range of beachwear, casual clothing, footwear and accessories.
The beaches in Brisbane CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
Many popular beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers, especially over summer and on weekends. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags, check signage for conditions, and never swim alone or after drinking.