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Hollywood stars like Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman are flocking to Byron Bay. Here's what it's like to visit.

Anneta KonstantinidesApr 9, 2021, 03:22 IST

Byron Bay has become a hot spot for Hollywood's biggest A-listers.Craig Ferguson/LightRocket via Getty Images

  • Byron Bay is my favorite place in the world, and now it's become popular with Hollywood's A-list.
  • The small Australian coastal town has beautiful beaches, great food, and raging nightlife.
  • But its laid-back, hippie vibes might be threatened as stars continue flocking to the city.
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If you asked me to name my favorite places in the world, Byron Bay would be at the top of my list.

Byron Bay, a small coastal town in Australia, has become popular with Hollywood's biggest names. PETER HARRISON/Getty Images

Byron Bay has breathtaking beaches that rival those I've visited in Greece and Portugal.

Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay, Australia. Swiss Media Vision/Getty Images
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Even the hikes to the beaches are beautiful.

Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, Australia. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

You can also catch stunning views of the water from Byron Bay's famous lighthouse.

The Cape Byron Lighthouse at sunrise. Didar Mankoo/Getty Images
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I've visited Byron Bay three times, and immediately fell in love with its laid-back vibe.

People enjoy live music on Byron Bay's Main Beach. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

Byron Bay's shops are a mix of Aussie boutiques and hippie offerings, reflecting its recent popularity with A-listers and influencers.

People walk along a street on March 31, 2021 in Byron Bay, Australia. James D. Morgan/Getty Images
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But thanks to its popularity with backpackers, Byron Bay also has some wild nightlife.

A night at Woody's Surf Shack in Byron Bay. Woody's Surf Shack

And Byron Bay also has incredible food.

The "Meddy Benne" at Dip Cafe in Byron Bay. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider
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But will the influx of Hollywood stars cause Byron to lose its laid-back charm?

Byron Bay is one of my favorite places in the world. James D. Morgan/Getty Images

But once those borders finally do open, Byron is the first place I want to go.

Wategos beach in Byron Bay at sunset. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
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