About Cape Helderberg Beaches
Just a 45 minute drive from the heart of Cape Town, the beaches of the Helderberg Basin or Cape Helderberg offer warmer waters (the rule of thumb is 3-4 degrees warmer) than the Atlantic Seaboard beaches and effortlessly white, sandy beaches.
Did you know? Cape Town’s beaches are amongst the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the world.
A visit to any of the Cape Helderberg beaches is essentially a family friendly day out that includes fantastic views over False Bay, wonderful swimming opportunities in safe and shallow waters, and rock pools ideal for children. Take a picnic, beach umbrella and don't forget the sunblock!
Bikini Beach is a small beach and one of Cape Town's Blue Flag Beaches, which means it has a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety. It is popular for sunbathing as it is sheltered from the wind.
Kogel Bay (or Cool Bay) is just around the corner from Bikini Beach and is essentially a surfers beach, but has a long stretch of white sand and a couple of exciting caves.
Strand has a long 5km stretch of white, sandy beach ideal for long walks. Fishing and surfing and wind surfing are very popular here as the waves are quite good. There is also an Olympic sized, centrally heated swimming pool at Strand.
Gordon’s Bay beach, regarded as one of the safest swimming beaches, has wonderful sheltered rock pools great for exploring and paddling.
Popular Cape Helderberg Beaches
Beaches & Pools / Family Entertainment
Bikini Beach
Overnight? Accommodation in Gordons Bay
It is no mean feat to be awarded the status of a Blue Flag beach. This means that the beach is superior in its cleanliness, safety, facilities, ecology, and ...
Monwabisi Beach & Resort
Overnight? Accommodation in Khayelitsha
Pack your picnic basket and braai utensils and head to Monwabisi beach located near Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats along an exposed stretch of the False Bay ...
Strand Beach
Stay? Strand Accommodation
Strand Beach is an ideal beach set at the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mountains on the Eastern Edge of False Bay.
The Strands beautiful white sand stretches ...
Beaches & Pools / Family Entertainment
Gordon's Bay Main Beach
Overnight? Accommodation in Gordons Bay
Beautiful Gordon’s Bay; a harbour town surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains and a neighbour to Strand, is charming, pretty, and home to some excellent beaches ...
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WhereCape Helderberg Beach, In the Cape Helderberg Region (from Gordons Bay to Kogel Bay), Western Cape, South Africa
WhenBest during daylight hours.
OvernightStay in Cape Helderberg Accommodation, Cape Town
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Hotels & other accommodation options in Cape Helderberg
Jacomahof 21
Jacomahof 21 is a self catering apartment in a lovely complex with partial sea and mountain views in Strand. The apartment sleeps four guests and...
Hibernian Towers 904
Hibernian Towers 904 offers accommodation in a lovely beach front building in Strand. From here you are close to Cape Town International Airport,...
Hibernian Towers 2001
Hibernian Towers 2001 offers accommodation in a beach front apartment with gorgeous views over the bay. From here you are only a 20-minute drive ...
UniqueStay Paardevlei Square 3 Bed
Located in Strand, this holiday apartment offers self catering accommodation in Strand for six guests. The secure and modern lock-up-and-go accom...
The Victorian
The Victorian is a guest house in Strand offering Victorian style accommodation for six guests in total. The guest house is 1.3km from the Strand...
Ruxmian Lodge
Ruxmian Lodge is a comfortable and homely guest house offering tastefully furnished units on a bed only basis in Strand. All rooms have air condi...
Emerald at the Bay
Located in a secure golf estate, Emerald at the Bay is a lovely three bedroom apartment with a beautiful sea view and everything you may need for...
Loddey's Beach House
Situated 100m from the beach in Strand, Loddeys Beach House offers self catering accommodation for up to six guests. The house has a patio and on...
Ocean Breeze Hotel
Ocean Breeze Hotel in Strand offers comfortable bed only accommodation in a selection of rooms. This is a great place to enjoy a magnificent beac...
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Serendipity Sport Fishing Charter
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Cape Canopy Tour
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Strand Waterworld
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Die Grys Kombuis
Die Grys Kombuis is the place to find good old boerekos, traditionally made and absolutely loved by the patrons. Besides outstanding Afrikaans di...
Strand Beach
Strand Beach is an ideal beach set at the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mountains on the Eastern Edge of False Bay. The Strands beautiful white ...
Somerset Mall
Somerset Mall offers 204 stores and everything it takes to give families from Somerset West through to Mossel Bay a safe, fun-filled entertainmen...
Pajamas and Jam Eatery
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Ben's On The Beach
Ben’s on the Beach may have all the makings of a stunning beach bar, but it is just so much more. Gorgeous views of False Bay and the Hottentots ...
De Brasserie
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