About Hout Bay Beach
The cliffs of Chapman's Peak in Cape Town and the charm of Hout Bay Harbour are divided by the white powdery sands of Hout Bay Beach.
Stretching for almost a kilometre along the Atlantic Ocean, salty Cape waters meet a sandy stretch of beach ranging in width from 200m to 400m on the mountain side. A natural small river divide almost in the middle of the beach requires a hop, skip and a jump to cross. The Disa River gathers itself on Table Mountain and streams down its rocky back through the Hout Bay wetlands to this beach estuary.
Wading in waves and walking are popular resident activities; crunch sand between your toes or build a sandcastle and moat with the family. Dogs and children play in the surf and easy nearby stable access means horses and riders can also enjoy the beautiful scenery. The bay waters are calm, swimming is allowed and water sports are encouraged. Occasional windy days keep kite-surfers and sailors happy.
Mariner's Wharf at the harbours side of the beach and many beach side restaurants and bars means seaside lunches and dinners are well catered for and sunsets have a suitable cocktail accompaniment.
Note: As there are no stairs to reach the beach, this activity has been included in the category "Wheelchair-friendly Things to Do".
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The Village T7
The Village T7 offers accommodation in a spacious duplex apartment with spectacular sea views and beach access. The apartment is located five min...
Princess Beach H4
Princess Beach H4 is offers accommodation on Princess Street in Hout Bay. This beautiful, ground floor apartment provides sleeps up to five guest...
The Village 49
The Village 49 offers accommodation in a spacious 2nd floor apartment boasting spectacular sea, beach and harbour views. The apartment has direct...
The Village 31
The Village 31 offers accommodation in a spacious apartment with direct beach access and sea views. The complex is just five minutes away from th...
The Village 47
The Village 47 offers accommodation in a spacious apartment with beach and harbour views. Boasting direct beach access, the apartment provides sl...
The Village 44
The Village 44 offers accommodation on the top floor with breathtaking sea, beach and mountain views. The apartment is within walking distance of...
29 The Village
29 The Village is located within a secure complex, in Hout Bay. This apartment accommodates four guests in two bedrooms. From here you are close...
The Village 26
The Village 26 offers accommodation just five minutes away from the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive and within walking distance of the beach, restaur...
Village Square 17
Village Square 17 provides accommodation for four guests. The apartment is located within close walking distance to the beach, shops and restaura...
The Village 08
The Village 08 is situated in the seaside village of Hout Bay. This beachfront apartment provides accommodation for four guests. The complex boas...
Village Square 14
Village Square 14 offers accommodation in a lovely apartment situated just five minutes drive from Chapmans Peak Drive and within walking distanc...
The Village 22
The Village 22 provides accommodation in the seaside village of Hout Bay, this beachfront apartment sleeps up to five guests. The complex boasts ...
Village Square 18
Village Square 18 provides accommodation for up to five guests. The apartment is just five minutes drive from Chapman's Peak Drive and is within ...
The Village 23
The Village 23 is a luxurious apartment offering accommodation on the second floor of a secure complex. The apartment boasts sea, beach and mount...
On the Beach Hout Bay
On The Beach Hout Bay offers self catering accommodation in a secure complex right on the beach. This beautiful two bedroom apartment sleeps 4-5 ...
7 The Village Beach Apartment
Situated in Hout Bay, 7 The Village Apartment sleeps four guests comfortably, with an option for another person. The apartment complex is across ...
Beach Road Mews 4
Situated in a small and peaceful complex on the Hout Bay beachfront, Beach Road Mews 4 is a modern duplex with upmarket finishes. The unit offers...
Beach Road Mews
Beach Road Mews is a luxurious double storey townhouse situated in a small secure complex on the Hout Bay beachfront. This home-away-from-home of...
Hout Bay Harbour View
Hout Bay Harbour View is a spacious holiday apartment accommodating six guests and boasting beautiful views of Hout Bay. Set in a secure complex,...
Hout Bay Manor
Hout Bay Manor, built in 1871, is renowned as one of Cape Town’s most graceful landmarks. The beautifully restored Hout Bay Manor offers 19 indiv...
Riverview Penthouse
Situated in the seaside village of Hout Bay, Riverview Penthouse offers accommodation for four guests. The apartment is just 500m from the Hout B...
Beach Club 8
Beach Club 8 is a self catering apartment located in Hout Bay. From the balcony you can enjoy fantastic views of the bay and of Chapman’s Peak. T...
Darling Villa
Darling Villa is a spacious and stylish four bedroom villa with excellent sea and mountain views and a large private garden with pool. Along with...
St Clair Villa
A triple storey modern home with magnificent views from the vast entertainment area and upstairs bedrooms of the Hout Bay beach, harbour and the ...
Villa La Louise
Villa La Louise offers the discerning traveler the ultimate holiday package! The master built seaside mansion has phenomenal views of the bay and...
The Green Room
The Green Room is situated in Scott Estate, a quiet suburb in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay. Whether you choose to sel...
Serendipity at No 19
Serendipity at No 19 is a self catering house in Hout Bay. The unit shares the property with the main house and has views of the mountains. The h...
Snooze in Hout Bay
Situated within 1km of Chapmans Peak Drive, Snooze in Hout Bay is a unique artistic house nestled on the slopes of Constantiaberg. The guesthouse...
The Hillcrest
The Hillcrest is a secluded villa located in Hout Bay with breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula mountain ranges. This remarkable area is idea...
11 Escape Views
11 Escape Views offers self catering accommodation in a semi detached house in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The house sleeps eight guests in four en-suit...
G Zero 3 @ The Breakers
G Zero 3 @ The Breakers offers comfortable accommodation in a tastefully furnished apartment situated in a secure residential complex in Hout Bay...
The Hout Bay Hideaway
The Hout Bay Hideaway is a small luxurious retreat set amongst yellowwoods, palms, wild olives and proteas and has stunning views of ocean, bay a...
The Beach House Hout Bay
The Beach House provides accommodation in an ideal setting for relaxation and enjoyment. The picturesque views of the mountain visible from all r...
Amblewood Guest House
Bed & Breakfast accommodation is offered in the bustling village of Hout Bay, at Amblewood Guest House. Each of the six en-suite bedrooms has a p...
Brightwater Lodge
Brightwater Lodge is a charming establishment offering accommodation in the heart of scenic Hout Bay, five minutes from the beach and harbour. Gu...
Hout Bay Beach Cottage
Hout Bay Beach Cottage offers self catering accommodation in a free standing holiday house 100 meters away from the beach. The house sleeps six g...
Hout Bay Backpackers
Our Executive Double and Twin rooms all have stunning views of Chapman’s Peak and Hout Bay, and all have a separate entrance and are detached fro...
Bayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages
Bayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages are spacious self-catering cottages quietly nestled against the forest high above the seaside village of Hou...
The Boardwalk
Offering accommodation in the Cape Town suburb of Hout Bay, The Boardwalk is a trendy, fully furnished apartment just a short stroll from the bea...
Villa De La Mer
Villa De La Mer is an upmarket villa located between Hout Bay’s lovely valley and the Atlantic Seaboard. Modern, spacious and perfectly positione...
Villa Afrique Hout Bay
This beautiful 5 Star Luxury Guest House is situated in Hout Bay, a tranquil fishing village in Cape Town. Villa Afrique offers you panoramic vie...
Simply Majestic
Simply Majestic offers comfortable accommodation in a lovely, tastefully furnished villa with views of the surrounding mountains and dunes. This ...
Seacliffe Lodge
Seacliffe Lodge is one of Hout Bay’s few establishments located close to the sea, beach and harbour. Only 15 km’s from Cape Town along the Atlant...
Montego Bay 1
Montego Bay 1 offers accommodation in a beautiful townhouse set within a secure complex in Hout Bay. Ideally situated within easy reach of the ci...
Victoria House Hout Bay
Situated in Hout Bay, Victoria House offers accommodation in a lovely holiday house located on the same grounds as the main home. This holiday ho...
Villa Lyrique
Villa Lyrique is located in the exquisite Hout Bay valley in Cape Town. This holiday home offers accommodation with luxury living qualities and a...
Chez Victor
A fully equipped and self-contained, 1 bedroomed cottage set in the lush valley of Hout Bay. Surrounded by striking mountains and bordered by whi...
Poseidon Guest House
At Poseidon Guest House all the rooms have en suite bathrooms and magnificent views over Hout Bay and the harbour, across the bay to Chapman’s Pe...
Hout Bay Hilltop
Situated overlooking the Hout Bay Valley, Hout Bay Hilltop offers holiday accommodation for six guests. The central location of the accommodation...
The Loft and Pool Room
The Loft and Pool Room provide accommodation for a total of eight guests in Hout Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard. Cape Town city centre is 21km away...
Bay Views Hout Bay
Bay Views Hout Bay is a magnificent holiday villa with views situated on Sentinel Hill in Hout Bay. The villa sleeps eight guests in four bedroom...
Hout Bay Breeze
Hout Bay Breeze offers comfortable accommodation on the hillside of Hout Bay. The guest house has two terraces that overlook the beach, sea, moun...
Chapman's Peak Bed and Breakfast
This luxurious, modern, family-run Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Hout Bay’s breathtaking scenery. It only takes a stone’s throw to...
Chapmans Peak Hotel
Let the sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline be your first waking sound. Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Chapmans Peak Drive o...
Luisa House
This delightful bed and breakfast, Luisa House, is set in lush tranquil gardens with commanding views of surrounding mountains and sea. Four spac...
Hout Bay Lodge
Spectacular views of the ocean, the bay and the famous coastline of Chapmans Peak Drive. Surrounded by mountains and trees, it offers 6 individua...
The Salt House
Established in August 2017, The Salt House is a family effort offering comfortable accommodation. We drew inspiration from the Himalayan salt cry...
3 Plumtree Cottage
3 Plumtree Cottage is a spacious home nestled against a mountain forest. It is bright and sunny, fully furnished to a high standard with an open ...
3 Plumtree Villa
3 Plumtree Villa is a private, luxury upmarket dwelling with outstanding views and plenty of sunshine. The villa sleeps 6-8 guests, there is wire...
Brodner Holiday House
Brodner Holiday House offers self catering accommodation in the heart of Hout Bay. The quaint house sleeps six guests in four double bedrooms. Th...
Kronendal Heritage Country Estate
Kronendal-Heritage Country Estate is a stylish and traditional Estate in an unique landscape. Rest and recover in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy you...
Mountain View
Mountain View is a cottage situated high on the mountain in Hout Bay, with breathtaking views of Table Mountain National Park. This self-catering...
Whittler's Lodge
Whittler's Lodge is situated on the wooded mountainside overlooking the tranquil Hout Bay valley. This peaceful neighbourhood is filled with the ...
Plumbago Garden Suite
Plumbago Garden Suite in Hout Bay is a 2-bedroom apartment in a garden of indigenous flora situated at 30 Nooitgedacht Drive, Hout Bay, South Afr...
The King's Place
Valley House is the name of our self-catering holiday home. It is set on the upper slope of our guest farm. It is a luxurious country experience ...
Tintswalo Atlantic
The Tintswalo Atlantic Luxury Boutique Hotel is located on the ocean in Hout Bay near Cape Town. This exclusive getaway nestles on the Chapman's ...
Barleywood Cottage
Barleywood Cottage is a gorgeous, very spacious, (130square metre) two-bedroomed, two-bathroomed cottage with its own private entrance, garden an...
Riverside Boutique Hotel
Birdsong at sunrise. Walking through the garden, the grass still moist with dew. Coffee and freshly-baked croissants in the breakfast room. Sundo...
Kairos Lodge
Farm-style accommodation on the famous Disa River in the majestic mountains of Hout Bay yet close the the Cape's best amenities. Kairos is set on...
Platinum Boutique Hotel
Platinum Boutique Hotel is a Bauhaus inspired boutique hotel set high above the magnificent Hout Bay Valley in Cape Town. This modern retreat off...
Shanka Villa
Shanka Villa is a beautiful holiday home located in Hout Bay with beautiful views of the mountains. The modern house sleeps up to six guests in t...
Karrad Guest Lodge
Karrad Guest Lodge is situated on a mountainside smallholding, amidst numerous fully grown pine trees and a lovely indigenous garden. It overlook...
Dreamhouse Guest House
Majestically perched above the Hout Bay Valley in Cape Town, Dreamhouse Guest House is a calm oasis from which to enjoy your stay in Cape Town. E...
Mountain Peak Guesthouse
Situated in Hout Bay, Mountain Peak Guesthouse provides accommodation in five rooms. The guesthouse has a swimming pool, braai area and secure pa...
Villa Montebello
Exclusive luxury accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town, this very charming guest house located at the top of the Mount Rhodes, gives you calm, pri...
Victorskloof Lodge
Victorskloof Lodge offers luxury accommodation in Hout Bay. Choose from seven comfortable rooms, all offered on a bed & breakfast basis. Each roo...
Intaba Lodge
Intaba Lodge with its stunning mountain views is set high above the magnificent Hout Bay valley, looking towards Constantiaberg. Intaba Lodge off...
Manor Fest Mountain Cabins
Located on a tranquil mountainside the self catering Mountain Cabins are the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a relaxing holiday. The moun...
Pure Guest House
Pure Guest House is a luxury design guest house with spectacular panoramic views onto Hout Bay, the village with its gardens, mountains, harbour ...
Cap Serein Guest House
Hearty hospitality, unforgettable food and profound tranquillity are the hallmarks of Provence. But you needn’t go to France to enjoy all that, b...
The Villa Hout Bay
Located in Hout Bay, The Villa is an immaculate and spacious five en-suite bedroom holiday home ready to move in and enjoy. Situated in one of th...
Bullrush Cottage
Situated within a secure, gated estate on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, Bullrush Cottage is a separate one bedroomed cottage furnished w...
theLAB Cape Town
theLAB Cape Town, a 4 Star luxury accommodation establishment and wedding venue, situated on the southern slopes of Table Mountain in scenic Hout...
The Tarragon
The Tarragon offers comfortable accommodation set in over 8000 sqm of an exclusive and safe area of Hout Bay known as Tarragona. The cottages inc...
Sunbird Self Catering Lodge
Sunbird Lodge is located in a quite suburb on the Constantiaberg Mountain Range looking onto the back slope of Table Mountain close to Constantia...
Blackwood Log Cabin
A tranquil mountain retreat where the forest and mountains will re-awaken the soul. Blackwood Log Cabin is a self-catering log cabin that sleeps ...
A Squirrels Nest
A Squirrels Nest is is a self-contained suite in Hout Bay that sleeps up to four people. The suite has a spacious wooden loft bedroom with a doub...
Other things to do in the area
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
The only beach restaurant on the Atlantic seaboard! Dunes Restaurant occupies a prime location on the beach front in Hout Bay with stunning views...
Dungeons Beach
Dungeons Beach is the most extreme surf beach in South Africa, accessible only by a 15 minute boat-ride form Hout Bay Harbour. Dungeons Beach is ...
Hike to Blackburn Ravine
Start: East Fort car park, not far from the tollbooth at Chapman’s Peak Drive on the Hout Bay sideFinish: turn back at any time, as it’s a there-...
Paint Pottery at the Clay Café
At the Clay Café where you get to paint your own pottery. Choose one of the bisque items on display - they have a range of unpainted mugs, bowls ...
Recycle a Tea-Bag
What was previously filled with tea is now filled with love. A 'T-Bag Team' from previously disadvantaged community under the leadership of the '...
Enjoy Fish on the Rocks
Bikers on coastal runs, fisherman post catch, high society on sabbatical, locals on lunch and tourists upon recommendation enjoy good old fashion...
Papino's Restaurant
This family friendly Italian restaurant is situated in the lovely Hout Bay town centre and offers exceptional traditional meals.There is a romant...
Hout Bay Gallery
The Hout Bay Gallery, established in 1984, is a friendly and energetic art gallery situated in the beautiful seaside town of Hout Bay (just 20 mi...
Seal Snorkeling
For visitors on holiday in Cape Town, snorkelling with Seals is a unique experience. Escape the summer heat for an unforgettable experience, snor...
Noteworthy attractions
Table Mountain NP Marine Protected Area
The seas around the Cape Peninsula all the way up the coast to Mouille Point on the Atlantic Seaboard, and up the False Bay coast as far as Muize...
Table Mountain National Park
At the south-western tip of South Africa, the Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching ...
South Atlantic Beaches
Where? South of Hout Bay stretching to Cape Point. Includes Noordhoek, Long Beach, Witsands, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough. Go there for walking, hor...
The Rotunda
The Victorian Rotunda, a beautiful, geometrical domed building, was the epitome of high society in Cape Town at the turn of the century when it w...
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...
Western Cape Beaches
Anyone visiting the Western Cape is spoilt for choice in terms of the beaches that freckle this scenic province. In fact, with about 900 kilometr...
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 ...
Atlantic Seaboard Beaches
Where? From the V&A Waterfront to Hout Bay. Includes Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Llandudno, Hout Bay. Go there to be seen, to people watch, for ...
Wally's Cave
Instagram has made Wally’s Cave famous. The jagged circular cave mouth is one of the most prolific photographs of Cape Town to make its way onto ...
Accommodation convenient to Hout Bay Beach
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