Big Bay, Blaauwberg
A little further north up the West Coast than Milnerton, and set in a bay of its own on the west side of Bloubergstrand (blue beach mountain), Big Bay is but twenty minutes from the centre of Cape Town, yet close enough to Melkbosstrand to call itself the start of the Cape West Coast.
It's a fiendishly popular spot for surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing with a beach that offers those typical, can't-get-enough-of views over Table Mountain and Robben Island. This whole beach area falls within a Marine Nature Reserve and is renowned for diving delicacies like Cape rock lobster, and perlemoen or abalone (although catching the latter is a no-no).
Whilst all of this draws one to the beaches, there is another major attraction for others just off the shore in the form of Big Bay's Eden on the Bay - a new 'mixed development' in the form of shops, restaurants and a series of residential and office space interspersed with pedestrian walkways, open spaces, courtyards and nothing between the development and the sea, other than the beach.
And Big Bay is rather 'famous' for having Blue Flag status, which was then revoked by the City whilst they sort out certain groundwater management problems, but that's another story.
Whilst this part of the coastline might once have been the site of little rowing boats casting their nets for mullet, today it's a modern metropolis that fairly hums over weekends, and is a fantastic place for those in Cape Town who want to live with 'that view'. There are downsides, believe it or not. Big Bay can be rather unpleasant when the wind escalates a couple of notches, and when it's busy here, it's busy.
But spend a tranquil sunset on the white sands, and you'll remember why it is that you love Cape Town.
Travellers' Reviews
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Big Bay has progressed in leaps and bounds in the years that we have been holidaying in this area. From the old braai/picnic area, it has become a trendy spot catering for people of all ages. Now we can sit at a choice of restaurants at Eden on the Bay looking out at the fantastic views of Table Mountain and Atlantic Ocean/Robben Island. Plenty of quick takeaway foods too for those who just want to spend their day in the water surfing, kitesurfing, standup paddling etc for which Big Bay has become quite famous. Parents can take their youngsters to Little Bay, a short beach walk from Big Bay, where there are rock pools and a play area. There is plenty of affordable accommodation within easy walking distance of Big Bay. Oh yes, Big Bay is on the MyCiti bus route too!
Hayley Botha (Gauteng)
Verified review
I LOVED the beaches on this side because the views toward Cape town are so spectacular! Very family orientated and there are plenty of restaurants. On a windy day the spectacle provide by all the kite surfers is really something!
Sue Steyn (Pretoria)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Eden On The Bay 277
Eden on the Bay 277 offers accommodation for four guests in popular Big Bay, Cape Town. The secure complex is within walking distance of some fin...

Big Bay Beach Club 122
Big Bay Beach Club 122 is a modern one bedroom holiday apartment, that can accommodate a maximum of two guests. The bedroom is furnished with a Q...

Small Bay Guest House
Small Bay Guest House is located in Bloubergstrand and offers comfortable accommodation for up to four guests. Here guests are able to enjoy the ...



Bona View G36
Bona View G36 offers accommodation in a beautiful three bedroom apartment that is located in Big Bay, Bloubergstand, just a short five minute wal...

Eden On The Bay 245
Eden On The Bay 245 is a two-bedroom apartment offering accommodation for four guests in close proximity to a few good restaurants and in walking...

Seaside Village BG4
Seaside Village BG4 is located in Big Bay in Bloubergstrand, in the prestigious Seaside Village. The accommodation has the charm to suit a couple...

Grande Bay 37
Grande Bay 37 is a two bedroom holiday apartment offering accommodation in Blouberg for up to four guests. The sunny, ground level apartment is ...

Copper Den Condo
You'll be an easy stroll from the beach and the Atlantic Ocean at this wonderfully located apartment in Big Bay. At Copper Den Condo guests can e...

Eden On The Bay 118
Eden on the Bay 118 is a fully equipped, beautifully decorated one bedroom apartment in Big Bay. The apartment offers self catering accommodation...

Azure 34 On Big Bay
The apartment sleeps four adults and one child. The main bedroom has a Queen-size bed and a door leading out to the terrace. The second bedroom h...

Eden On The Bay 108
Situated just a two minute walk from the beach, Eden on the Bay 108 offers accommodation for four guests. The setting is perfect; there are a num...

Eden On The Bay 129
Eden on the Bay 129 offers self catering accommodation for four guests in a secure complex in Big Bay. The complex is within walking distance of ...


Eden On The Bay 125
Situated in the lifestyle complex of Eden on the Bay, Apartment 125 offers self catering accommodation for two guests. The complex is within clos...

Eden On The Bay 172
Situated in the popular shopping and lifestyle complex, Eden on the Bay, Apartment 172 offers self catering accommodation for four guests. The co...

Seaside Village E21
Seaside Village E21 is a large open plan living space overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, boasting beautiful views of Table Mountain, Robbin Island a...

Big Bay Beach Club 142
Big Bay Beach Club 142 offers Cape Town self catering in Big Bay. The beachfront is a wonderful setting from which to discover more of Cape Town ...

Eden On The Bay 250
This gorgeous apartment has two bedrooms; the main bedroom is furnished with a Queen-size bed and has a full en-suite bathroom. The room opens vi...

Bona Views G37
Bona Views G37 provides accommodation for four guests in the kite surfing Mecca of Bloubergstrand in Cape Town. The apartment is just five minut...

Eden On The Bay 230
Eden On The Bay 230 offers stylish and modern self catering accommodation in the heart of Big Bays magnificent shopping area, right at the foot o...

Seaside Village B22
Situated in Seaside Village Complex in Big Bay, this 4th floor apartment offers accommodation for six guests. The apartment has three bedrooms. ...


Daniel's Place
Daniel's Place offers accommodation in a charming, whimsical studio apartment located in Big Bay. The stylish and comfortable apartment provides ...

37 Sante Fe Cresent
37 Sante Fe Crescent accommodates six guests in a holiday home located in Big Bay, Cape Town. The property is ideally situated near the beach, an...

Eden On The Bay 106
Eden on the Bay 106 is a Cape Town apartment located in Big Bay, from the location which is close to the beach, trendy restaurants and the shoppi...

Eden on the Bay Self-Catering
Eden on the Bay offers accommodation in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town. The apartment offers a comfortable, open-plan, home from home living and compr...

Infinity 502
Infinity 502 is a one bedroom apartment located in Bloubergstrand. The apartment provides Cape Town self catering with stunning views of Table Mo...

Biccard Blouberg Villa
Biccard Blouberg Villa is a hidden jewel full of surprises and undoubtedly worth the visit. A Cape Town self catering holiday home that offers th...

Eden On The Bay 167
Eden on the Bay 167 is a self catering apartment located in Big Bay, Bloubergstrand. The apartment can sleep up to six guests and is within walki...

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel offers accommodation with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Blaauwberg Beach Hotel ...

Azure 24 on Big Bay
Situated in the secure Azure complex in Big Bay, Azure 24 holiday apartment offers accommodation for four guests in two bedrooms. The complex is ...

Seaside Village Luxury Penthouse
Seaside Village Luxury Penthouse is a fully equipped beachfront penthouse apartment boasting three stylishly decorated bedrooms with uninterrupte...

Anchors Away
Anchors Away is a spacious, single level 2 bedroom townhouse, situated within Waves Edge security complex. Big Bay beach with its spectacular vi...


Dolphin Beach E5
Located within a secure complex in Bloubergstrand, Dolphin Beach E5 accommodates up to six guests in a three bedroom apartment. Here you are near...

Seaside Village AG3
Seaside Village AG3 holiday apartment in Big Bay accommodates six guests in three bedrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a Queen-size bed ...

Bradclin Beach
Bradclin Beach is simply a stone’s throw away from Big Bay’s beach, local amenities and main tourist attractions. There is a spectacular view of ...

Eden On The Bay 238
Eden on the Bay 238 is located just a short walk from the beachfront in Bloubergstrand and offers accommodation with an exciting selection of act...

Eden on the Bay 188
Eden on the Bay 188 is a two bedroom apartment offering Cape Town self catering in Bloubergstrand. The Eden on the Bay complex is a lifestyle cen...
Things to do in the area

Bloubergstrand Beach
Exfoliate your feet as you dig your toes into the white washed sand of Bloubergstrand (Blue Mountain Beach). Look out across the sweeping blue At...

Yo Eastern Fusion
With a menu comprising of a fusion of flavours from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Yo Easter Fusion in Bloubergstrand will satis...

Cape Town Fish Market Big Bay
Cape Town Fish Market is a vibrant restaurant, fish bar, teppanyaki, and sushi bar with contempory decor and a vast menu of freshly prepared seaf...

Aomori Japanese Restaurant
Located in Eden Bay shopping centre, Aomori Japanese Restaurant is rated by some as offering the very best sushi in Cape Town. The menu offers an...

Big Bay Beach
Big Bay Beach and its contemporary, Little Bay, are the two beaches of Bloubergstrand in Cape Town. These beaches are divided by a rocky point. T...

Small Bay Beach
Small Bay Beach is the little sister to the next door Big Bay beach which is popular with both locals and tourists. As with Big Bay, Small Bay be...

Canal Walk Shopping Centre
When you are staying in Cape Town and its time for serious shopping, then its time for Canal Walk. An array of 400 shops dazzle with a choice of ...

The Paddocks Shopping Centre
The Paddocks Shopping Centre is situated in the growth-belt of Milnerton in Cape Town and is ideally positioned to serve the expanding upmarket r...

Big Bay Café
In the Seaside Village Centre, with views of Table Mountain in the distance and the salty scent of the sea spray, lies the Big Bay Café. This par...
Noteworthy attractions

Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one ...

Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...

Atlantic Beach Golf Club
The Atlantic Beach Golf Course is an 18 hole Links-style course that lies only 700m off the Ocean and provides keen Golfers with exciting challen...

Ratanga Junction Theme Park
Ratanga Junction features over 30 attractions, the most exciting being the Cobra roller coaster. There are also plenty of tamer rides for childre...

Milnerton Golf Club
A regular host to PGA events including the South African Open, the course boasts picture postcard views of Table Mountain across the bay from alm...

The Paddocks
The Paddocks is superbly characterised by its high shop fronts and arched colonnades to allow for fantastic views of Table Bay, Table Mountain, T...

Cape Town Shopping
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low producti...

Intaka Island
A green lung in the midst of built up Century City, Intaka Island is a series of natural wetlands and manmade islands that emerged as a result of...

Rietvlei Wetland Reserve
There is a large freshwater wetland on the floodplain of the Diep River where it flows into the Milnerton Lagoon and, subsequently, into Table Ba...
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