the suburb boundary extends as far north as the miami headland in miami, and as far south as tallebudgera creek at palm beach. to the north is burleigh waters, a suburb with a man-made lake, council parks and gardens. in the west of the suburb is the former township of west burleigh, with shopping and industrial areas. the centre of the burleigh beach neighborhood is james street, which consists of cafes, delis, hairdressers, retailers, chemists, restaurants and charity stores.