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.

Boulders Beach

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

Clifton Beach

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

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…

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.

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…

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,…

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.

Seaforth Beach

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

Kogel Bay

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

Diaz Beach

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

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.

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!