Shelly Beach is located five kilometres south of The Entrance and is well known as a surfing beach. The coast's major attractions are to be found within 25 minutes of Shelly Beach.
Visitors to Shelly Beach can enjoy swimming and surfing at the beach which is patrolled in the summer season (October long weekend through to Easter), fishing, golf and picnic and barbecue areas.
There is accommodation available and there are shops and clubs in nearby Bateau Bay.