Brighton Beach, Durban
Better known as “the friendly suburb,” Brighton Beach on The Bluff is situated between Durban city centre and Durban International Airport, south of Durban and is renowned for its world famous surf spot “Cave Rock”, unspoilt beaches and tidal pool. There are many rock pools to explore as well as excellent surfing, diving and fishing spots.
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Dolphins frolic year-round close to shore and whales are often spotted in the winter months. The thick coastal vegetation is home to many monkeys and mongoose. The Bluff Nature Reserve has two bird hides that provide excellent viewing opportunities in addition to nature trails.
With protected open spaces and no high rise buildings to spoil the coast line, Brighton Beach still maintains an environmental awareness that has prevented this area from becoming another concrete holiday town.
Situated on the outskirts of Durban it is a mere 20 minutes drive to Durban city centre, sports and soccer stadiums, Wilson’s Wharf, Botanical Gardens and uShaka Marine World. Also convenient for the business executive as it is close to the city’s southern industrial hub of Prospecton, Jacobs and Mobeni as well as the harbour.
Some of the other attractions are the Millenium Tower, a tour of the old whaling station, a game of golf on the 18-hole golf course or shopping at one of the many chain stores. There are also a variety of restaurants and take-aways in the area ranging from seafood restaurants to steak houses, pizza parlours etc.
Locals are friendly and there is a relaxed atmosphere conducive to holiday fever.
Travellers' Reviews
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We had a fantastic weekend in Brighton Beach - good golfing, an outing to the Cooper Lighthouse, time on the beach and decent restaurants for a bite to eat!
Helen (Kearsney)
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We thought Brighton Beach waz kewl! We suntanned al day and had a gr8 time. There was lotz to do around there too. Shopping, swimming and eating - a great holiday!!
Chelsi (PE)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Tides Inn
The Tides Inn is a relaxed, family run Bed & Breakfast with magnificent sea views. We offer a home away from home atmosphere and are ideally situ...
Ocean Blue Guesthouse
Ocean Blue Guesthouse offers two quaint holiday cottages which are situated in the tranquil surroundings of the Bluff in Durban. Unit A offers tw...
Things to do in the area
Cooper Lighthouse
The Cooper Lighthouse emerges from the history of the original Bluff Lighthouse that was built on the seaward end of the Bluff, and was the first...
Brighton Beach and Cave Rock
Brighton Beach is the perfect spot for surfers, catch a wave or two at one of the best surf spots in South Africa - Cave Rock. The waves are exci...
Ansteys Beach
Ansteys Beach on the Bluff in Durban is very close to Cave Rock, which if you’re a surfer, you should be familiar with as it’s a famous surf brea...
Durban's Ricksha bus
Cape Town and Johannesburg each have their own version of the hop-on-hop-off city sightseeing bus. Durban's equivalent is the Ricksha bus (not s...
Noteworthy attractions
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Situated only 4 kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance...
Durban Country Club
Durban Country Club comprises of two golfing estates separated by the Umgeni River. Lying just south of the river, in fact bordered by both the r...
Beachwood Golf Course
The Beachwood Golf Course is part of Durban Country Club lying about 2 km north of Durban Country Club. Although it borders the Indian Ocean, Bea...
Kloof Country Club
Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful tree...
MECC Course One
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
MECC Course Two
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
Royal Durban Golf Club
Flat but interesting championship course within the confines of the Greyville horse racing track, and close to the city centre. Several holes bor...
uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uSha...
Umgeni River Bird Park
Designed and built in an old quarry site on the banks of the Umgeni River, just 10 minutes outside Durban, the Umgeni River Bird Park is one of t...
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