11 beachfront or beachside small-business properties for sale right now

Take your delightful dose of vitamin D with a side serve of smugness, because you’re living the dream.

Noosa Heads, Queensland

This rare restaurant property on Hastings Street, Noosa’s cosmopolitan heart, boasts uninterrupted beachfront views of Noosa Main Beach, one of the busiest beaches on the Sunshine Coast with naturally, high (bare) foot traffic. As one of only four privately owned beachfront assets along the vibrant strip, it features a secured long-term lease with Boardwalk Bistro until 2027, with options extending to 2036. The property offers about 60 square metres of internal space, plus an exclusive 32-square-metre outdoor area, and a basement car park. Don’t miss the opportunity to run your own restaurant on an exciting strip lined with boutique shops, restaurants, stylish cafes and luxury accommodation in a premier destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and vibrant atmosphere.

Dongara, Western Australia

The beachfront Seaspray Beach Apartments in Dongara, a charming West Australian coastal town 350 kilometres north of Perth, offers a complete lifestyle overhaul. Get out of the city and take the reins of this complex, which offers long and short-stay accommodation, and take advantage of high occupancy rates, a strong trading history and development potential. Play hard on your downtime, with swimming, fishing, water sports and a marina at your doorstep. The complex offers a range of one and two-bedroom apartments on a 1976-square-metre site. This well-established asset provides steady income and significant growth prospects in an area buoyed by gradual growth, particularly in the tourism and real estate sectors.

Palm Cove, Queensland

Villa Paradiso offers a rare chance to own or lease property with Coral Sea frontage in Palm Cove, a picturesque Far North Queensland coastal village known for its tropical charm, relaxed atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the lush Daintree Rainforest, this idyllic destination is often referred to as the “spa capital of Australia” due to its array of luxury spas and resorts. The space is currently fitted as a grocery and convenience store, but is versatile and suitable for boutique offices, retail, beauty or health services. The property’s two strata units (45 and 48 square metres) can be bought or leased individually or together. Boasting beachfront views, abundant natural light and on-site parking, this standout location is surrounded by top restaurants and coffee spots along a long, palm-fringed beach.

Seaford, Victoria

If you’re looking for the perfect space to grow your business in a family-friendly location in Melbourne’s bayside, check out this slick new warehouse facility. A short drive from a stunning stretch of beach on Port Phillip Bay, it consists of 26 premium warehouses with first-floor offices, ranging in size from 171 square metres to 316 square metres and designed for entrepreneurs, tradies and small businesses. Relatively affordable compared to other seaside locations, this modern complex features air-conditioned offices, kitchens, bathrooms and shower facilities. Each warehouse boasts high ceilings, solar power, three-phase power, NBN and secure gated access. Activate your relaxed coastal lifestyle with excellent beaches that are less crowded than others closer to the city.

Margate, Queensland

Just minutes from feeling the sand between your toes, this is an opportunity brimming with potential in a charming coastal suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula,  about 26 kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD. Margate, a suburb popular with families, retirees and professionals, offers a mix of modern apartments, traditional Queenslanders and waterfront properties offering a relaxed lifestyle, a picturesque waterfront and urban convenience. This vacant building is ideal for development, investment or owner-occupying as an office or medical rooms. Located on a busy main road, this high-exposure property takes in the best of both worlds with a large park next door for lunchtime walks without the sand. Features include a mix of office, retail and storage spaces, air-conditioning, on-site parking, and strong surrounding tenants.

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Steps from the beachfront with unobstructed ocean views, this thriving scooter hire business with a six-bedroom residence is looking for some new love. Take advantage of the high foot-traffic area just a short stroll from restaurants, cafes and patrolled beaches for your small tourism business or your building company looking for its next apartment redevelopment. Get to work on this rare 516-square-metre, blue-chip site in the heart of Surfers Paradise with unlimited building height potential and excellent transport links. It’s one of the last beachside development opportunities, so get in quick with the motivated sellers.

Pearl Beach, NSW

If you’re looking to take your Airbnb game to a new level and invest in a unique lifestyle, take a peek at this beachfront property boasting two luxe apartments and a 70-seat Italian restaurant, Amalfi, just 70 minutes’ drive north of Sydney. Architect-redesigned, the property showcases seamless indoor-outdoor living and breathtaking coastal views. The penthouse and townhouse bring in more than $150,000 in annual rental income, while the restaurant contributes an additional $150,000 (business not for sale). Set on 687 square metres of pristine beachfront, this property offers a lifestyle akin to a permanent holiday in a tranquil coastal village. Bring on golden sands and calm water in this hidden gem on the Central Coast.

Newcastle, NSW

Imagine a world where your small to medium-sized business headquarters is just minutes from pristine beaches and close to the thriving arts scene of one of Australia’s oldest cities. Spread over 190 square metres, buy or lease the office or retail property in Newcastle’s thriving CBD hub and soak up the benefits, including its high exposure on a main road and secure parking for two cars. Located close to Marketown, Newcastle Interchange and Honeysuckle Precinct, this West End delight features open-plan areas, multiple offices, a kitchen, a lunchroom and an outdoor courtyard. Enjoy the vibrant cafe culture on your doorstep, and coastal walks and cycling paths aplenty, and see what draws in tourists and locals alike.

Bokarina, Queensland 

If you’re looking to elevate your brand as an owner-occupier or investor in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after retail precincts, look no further. This breezy coastal suburb has a backdrop of beautiful beaches with a relaxed vibe. The 107-square-metre space, with an extra 13 square metres outdoors, is perfect for retail, food and beverage, or beauty businesses. Take advantage of the flexible layout and dual key access for split tenancy options. Enjoy a professional fit-out, grease trap connection, and ample car parking with four allocated spaces. Located on a prominent corner, the space boasts high foot traffic, excellent exposure and direct access to Bokarina Beach Park. Thrive in this vibrant community alongside established local businesses and close to the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, which makes the area a prime location for medical professionals, health services and related industries.

Bunbury, Western Australia

Looking for new digs in a lively coastal city with a mix of natural beauty, cultural richness and modern amenities? If you don’t mind spotting bottlenose dolphins on your lunch break, pop this prime opportunity in the heart of Bunbury’s hospitality precinct and CBD on your to-do list. Refurbish, renovate or redevelop and bring your new art gallery, consulting rooms, fast food dream or fantasy shop to life and lap up the best of the laid-back lifestyle. The property has three tenancies, and offers the flexibility of vacant possession or leased investment while you work out what’s next. Farmers’ markets, wineries, breweries and the best outdoor activities are at your fingertips.

Avalon Beach, NSW

In the heart of Avalon Beach, on Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches, you’ll find this modern shop-top building with two boutique retail spaces. Snap up one, or two, of the spaces with an area of about 130 square metres each, or a combined area of 262 square metres. You could even knock down a wall and give your brand the street presence it needs. With bifold doors, abundant natural light and outdoor undercover areas on title, these spaces are ideal for retailers seeking high visibility in a vibrant community hub. Near cafes and boutique retailers, the property includes air-conditioning, rear storage, rear access, and allocated parking in a bustling area with strong foot traffic. The suburb features a beautiful crescent-shaped beach ideal for surfing, swimming and relaxing by the sea, and is surrounded by lush greenery. Get in quickly.