Portland conjures images of Seattle, Starbucks, and Grunge. If this was 1995, that would be fair play. The ubiquitous nature of Starbucks now makes it as all-American as Bank of America — and just as flavorful. Grunge has come and gone, and sure, Seattle is still the largest city north of San Francisco, but lets shift our weary eyes to the best kept secret: Portland rules.

Although the Gold Coast is know for it’s amazing parks, filled with thrill rides and excitement, there are also many parks in the Sunshine Coast region, that the family can enjoy. The parks in the Sunshine Coast do not offer all the thrill rides, like the Gold Coast, however they can still provide the family with days full of entertaining fun.

Here are some of the Sunshine Coast parks, that will be worth visiting while on your holiday.