Beaches in Cape Town

Beaches and Coastline

Cape Town’s coastline features a diverse range of geological and recreational sites. Boulders Beach is home to a colony of African penguins among granite inlets, while Muizenberg is recognized for its Blue Flag status and surf-friendly waves. The Atlantic seaboard offers white sands at Clifton and Camps Bay, contrasted by the dramatic cliffs of Diaz Beach at Cape Point. For expansive landscapes, Noordhoek provides an 8-kilometer stretch of sand, while Scarborough and Sandy Bay offer more secluded environments.

Beaches and Coastline — Map

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Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated.

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Clifton Beach

Have a nice afternoon on the beach with white granitic sand located near an exclusive residential area.

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Camps Bay Beach

Camps Bay is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, and the small bay on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula after which it is…

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Scarborough Beach

This quiet and secluded beach is a perfect place to find some peace within yourself and enjoy the view and the sound of waves.

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Muizenberg Beach

Muizenberg is a beach-side town in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is situated where the shore of the Cape Peninsula curves round to the…

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Fish Hoek Beach

Fish Hoek is a coastal town at the eastern end of the Fish Hoek Valley on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape,…

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Llandudno Beach

Secluded beach at the base of Little Lion's Head mountain, surrounded by large granite boulders. It is a designated Blue Flag beach known for surfing.

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Seaforth Beach

Located adjacent to Boulders Beach, this site provides a sheltered swimming area with shallow water and frequent sightings of African penguins.

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Kogel Bay

Bordered by the Kogelberg Mountains along the R44 coastal road, this stretch of sand is a known location for surfing.

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Diaz Beach

Accessible via a steep wooden staircase within the Cape Point Nature Reserve, this beach is characterized by high cliffs and powerful surf.

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Noordhoek Beach

This 8-kilometer stretch of coastline features the Kakapo shipwreck and surrounding wetlands. It is a common location for horse riding and long-distance walking.

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Sandy Bay

Do you like nude sunbathing? Do not miss out this sandy beach, where you can take off your clothes and fully enjoy the sun!

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