Things to do

7 places

Muizenberg seafront and the mountain beyond.

False Bay

Muizenberg Beach

A learn-to-surf beach with painted bathing boxes. It holds Blue Flag status for the 2025 to 2026 season.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Noordhoek Beach and the Atlantic, viewed from Chapman’s Peak.

Atlantic side

Noordhoek Long Beach

An eight-kilometre open beach used by walkers, surfers and horse riders. Go in company and leave before dusk.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Clifton Fourth Beach, with coastal houses and the Atlantic beyond.

Atlantic side

Clifton First to Fourth

Four small coves below Victoria Road. Bring water because there is nothing to buy on the sand.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Camps Bay Beach below the mountains.

Atlantic side

Camps Bay Beach

White sand below the Twelve Apostles, with cafes across the road and the Maiden's Cove tidal pools to the north.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Llandudno Beach beside the Atlantic.

Atlantic side

Llandudno Beach

A small cove between granite boulders and milkwood. Bring water and warm clothing for after sunset.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Kites above the sea at Bloubergstrand, with Table Mountain across the bay.

Atlantic side

Bloubergstrand and Big Bay

The clear view of Table Mountain across the bay and an established kite-surfing shore.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

St James tidal pool and the False Bay shore.

False Bay

St James and Dalebrook tidal pools

Two walled tidal pools on the False Bay line. St James has painted bathing boxes and Dalebrook is shallow.

When to visit: Plan a daylight visit; beach access and lifeguard duty are separate.

Check access and confirm on the day.