Clifton Beach is one of Cairns's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 27 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. It's a particularly strong spot for cafes, restaurants and markets. Below you'll find our top picks in Clifton Beach, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.
Our highest Spot Scores in Clifton Beach right now.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre is a shopping in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 1164 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
South Pacific BnB Clifton Beach, Cairns Queensland is a place to stay in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 56 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments is a place to stay in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 114 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Coles Clifton Beach is a market in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 849 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Villa Beach Palm Cove is a place to stay in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 40 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Deadmans Gully Park is a park in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
A well-regarded beach cafe at Clifton Beach near Cairns with a 4.5 rating across 70 reviews.
Clifton Beach Butchery is a shopping in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 54 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Clifton Beach is one of Cairns's go-to neighbourhoods for going out, and it's especially good for cafes, restaurants and markets — all within easy reach of each other.
Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Clifton Beach using the category links on this page.
Yes. Clifton Beach packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.
Clifton Beach is best explored on foot once you arrive — most spots are close together. Each venue page shows the nearest public-transport stops, and our Getting Around guide covers tickets and fares for Cairns.
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