Durban Beachfront, Durban

‘Durbs by the sea’ as South Africans have referred to Durban for years is essentially all about her beaches.

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Practically every office and hotel block in the vicinity of the Durban Beachfront boasts a sea view and people head down here, particularly during the colder winter months when Gauteng and the Western Cape are each suffering their seasonal maladies, to warm currents and sensational waves.

Durban’s Golden Mile, also known as ‘the mile’, runs the length of the Durban beachfront in the city. It includes the promenade and starts roughly at South Beach and uShaka Marine World ending at the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World to the north. It includes Battery beach, Snake Park, Bay of Plenty, North Beach, Dairy, Wedge, South and Addington and the added safety assurance of shark nets and life guard patrols.

It is the promise of gorgeous stretches of golden sands, separated by artificial piers, sub-tropical sunshine and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, together with the reputation as a surfer’s haven that draws thousands of people year upon year. Add to this the array and fusion of international-class, ultra-modern and colonial-style accommodation that lines Durban’s beachfront and you can understand the attraction.

Amusement arcades, fleamarkets, numerous quality restaurants and fast-food outlets mean you are never far from your next meal, and other attractions like uShaka Marine World - with the world’s fifth largest aquarium, a water slides amusement park and the re-creation of a cargo ship wreck - the Snake Park and Mini Town combine to make a visit pretty much a whirlwind of activity and fun.

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2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

I love the Durban Beachfront! From the beautiful beaches to people cycling or running along the newly built promenade, the beachfront is just a hive of activity. Pop down for an early morning swim followed by breakfast overlooking the sea - perfection!

Helen (Kearsney)

Verified reviewexcellent

Surfers' paradise! Love the Durban beachfront for so many reasons - warm water, good waves, great curry and pretty girls! Awe! See you this year and every other year for my surfing getaway.

Brett (Noordhoek)

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