Belongil Beach

Nearby dining options cater to diverse tastes, from The Mez Club (Mediterranean small plates with live music) to Ember Byron Bay (steakhouse with curated wine lists)[1][2]. The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. serves local seafood in a breezy Lawson Street setting, while Beach Byron Bay provides ocean-view dining with modern Australian cuisine[2][5]. Vegan enthusiasts frequent No Bones Byron Bay, praised for plant-based tapas and craft cocktails[2].

Beach Hotel Resort offers casual poolside suites steps from the sand[1][2], while Beach Suites elevates luxury with rooftop pools in select suites[2]. For boutique retreats, Elements of Byron delivers spa-focused beachfront accommodation 3km south of Belongil Creek[2].

Basic facilities include seasonal lifeguard patrols (Easter/summer)[3], while Lawson Street cafés near the beach provide restroom access. Limited showers exist, though most visitors use nearby town facilities. Snorkel gear rentals are available through local operators, though no onsite rental shacks are explicitly mentioned[5].

Surfers target sandbar breaks near The Wreck’s visible rudder[1][5], while snorkelers explore the SS Wollongbar remains during calm tides. Beachcombers enjoy 2.5km of dog-friendly sands (leashed north of the creek)[3], with wildlife watchers spotting little terns and sea eagles near the estuary[5].

Concrete pathways from Bay Street provide beachfront wheelchair access, though no specialized matting exists for sand mobility. Accessible restrooms appear in nearby Jonson Street businesses[2], while select restaurants like Ember Byron Bay offer ramp access and adapted seating[2].

Main Beach parking lot adjacent to the seawall offers closest access[1][5], with free street parking along Bay Street. Paid lots operate in central Byron Bay (5-minute walk south). No dedicated Belongil parking exists beyond limited street spaces near Fletcher Street[2].

The SS Wollongbar II sank here during a 1921 cyclone, with its rudder becoming a surf break landmark[1]. Nudist beachgoers have used the northern section since the 1970s counterculture era[3]. Endangered little terns nest in nearby dunes between September-March[5].

Byron Bay Lighthouse (Cape Byron Walk) lies 3km southeast, while the artisan-focused Byron Community Market operates monthly at Butler Street Reserve[5]. Tallow Beach’s rugged cliffs and the Crystal Castle rainforest retreat (20-minute drive) offer contrast to Belongil’s mellow sands[3].