Danger Beach
Where? Kalk Bay
Just outside the hustle and bustle of Cape Town are little towns that are bursting at the seams with charm and character. St James and Kalk Bay are two of these treasures, and also happen to be the homes of ...
Stompneusbaai
Where? St Helena Bay
Stompneusbaai, named after the type of fish abundant in these waters is a little bay between Shelley Point and St Helena Bay.
There are a lot of fish processing factories in the area and the crayfish ...
Noordhoek Beach
Where? Noordhoek
Noordhoek beach is a dog friendly and family friendly beach that stretches for kilometers. Its scenic beauty and surrounding vegetation is truly stunning. This is an ideal location for both surfers and ...
Surf Off the Wall
Where? Mouille Point
Off the Wall refers to the quality as well as the venue of surf with this take-off zone just East of the Mouille Point lighthouse. Surfers clamber over rockpools to reach this city reef break right where the ...
Langbaai Beach
Where? Hermanus
If you are looking for a less hectic beach experience with fewer bodies sharing your space, Langbaai in Hermanus is a good option.
Langbaai Beach, which is located between two rocky outcrops, and has ...
Musselling
Where? Scarborough
For those of you that enjoy shell fish, musselling at Scarborough (or anywhere else for that matter) is such great fun. You will need to make sure you have the relevant Provincial license and then check the ...
Mnandi Beach
Where? Mitchell’s Plain
About 45 minutes away from the City Bowl of Cape Town is the scenic Mnandi Beach, located in Mitchell’s Plain. This is more of a day resort than your average beach and was awarded the status of a Blue Flag ...
Bathe at Long Street Baths
Where? Cape Town Central
Facing the Long Street Bath's heritage doors, look to the right for a view of Table Mountain, look to the left for a vibey Long Street and look inside for an old world experience. This original 1908 bathhouse ...
Kleinmond Lagoon
Where? Kleinmond
The Kleinmond Lagoon in the Cape Overberg is a stunning beach which also has a small lagoon that is fed by the Palmiet River before heading into the ocean. The small lagoon is ideal for little ones to paddle ...
Rooi Els Beach
Where? Rooi Els
5km from Pringle Bay next to Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, Rooi Els Beach is a popular beach with holiday makers, it is relatively secluded and sheltered which makes it a popular swimming spot.
Swimming is ...
Sea Point Pool
Where? Sea Point
The Sea Point Pool is regarded as one of the most beautiful public pool amenities and is an inexpensive excursion. This community open-air pavilion facility has a 50m Olympic size swimming pool, two kiddies ...
Fick’s Pool
Where? Hermanus
Although it remains somewhat of a hidden gem, Fick’s Pool in Hermanus is a fantastic little spot for a cool dip. It is located just below Marine Drive, where the ground plummets into the ocean, and the sea ...
Castle Beach
Where? Pearly Beach
If you want to swim in the sea then Castle Beach is the beach to head to when you are staying in the delightful village of Pearly Beach.
Well equipped for visitors, there are ablution facilities and ...
Waters Edge Beach
Where? Simonstown
This off the beaten track beach is one of the local secrets. Head off in a southerly direction from Southforth beach, Simonstown (i.e. veer right when the grassy verge behind the restaurant is in front of ...
Monwabisi Beach & Resort
Where? 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 coast.
‘Monwabisi’ is an isiXhosa word meaning ...