SURFERS PARADISE is the Gold Coast in many minds and just under half the visitors to the Gold Coast make a beeline for it. Named by far sighted developers in the 1930’s to encourage visiting holidaymakers Surfer’s Paradise grew quickly and became a popular ‘party town’. Check out the video of old film clips when you enjoy the views from the 77th floor Q1 Observation Deck. 24/7 there’s something going on with International Events like Lexmark Indy, tennis, golf, cycling and of course surf related competitions abounding. Think of a water sport and its here for you to do and afterwards dozens of night clubs and bars are open seriously late. Bikinis are sometimes advertised as ‘two piece’ which is interesting coming from the place that invented the bikini! Shopping for brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and many more can be duty free and fine restaurants such as The Captains Table seafood restaurant in Orchid Ave nourish the weary body. Many ethnic cuisines are represented. Acceptable Surfers attire is a pair of shorts or a bikini with a surfboard under the arm.