The beach area, which stretches almost two kilometres, incorporates both Avoca Beach and North Avoca Beach and is renowned as a fisherman's paradise. A large rock platform at the southern end of the beach invites exploration, and a protected rock pool provides a playground for young children. Aquafun leisure boat hire provides opportunities for the hire of aquabikes, pedalcats, kayaks and surf skis.

The beach is patrolled every day from the October long weekend until the end of the April school holiday break. There is a public beachside car park and on street parking.