Top 5 Beaches In Cape Town
Cape Town is a city known for its coastline. Situated on the North-West corner of a mountainous peninsula, there are over 30 beaches within 3 hours of the CBD, and there’s a lot of variation to choose from. The tip of the peninsula, Cape Point, is where the Indian and Atlantic currents merge. As a result, beaches along the Atlantic Seaboard are known for their cold waters and beautiful sunsets. The beaches on the Indian side have warmer water perfect for swimmers and families with young kids.
If you’ve never been to Cape Town before, a summer’s day brings with it an overwhelming number of decisions to be made, and which beach to go to is top priority. Let’s take a look at the top five Cape Town beaches to narrow it down for you!
Water’s Edge
Just past Simonstown on the southern point of the peninsula is a secret beach frequented more often by penguins than people. This isn’t surprising as next door is Boulder’s beach, a famous tourist hotspot and home to Africa’s only penguin colony. Boulder’s is crowded and you have to pay to get in, whereas Water’s Edge is dead quiet, sheltered from the wind and free. Arrive at the parking lot and turn right down a small walkway to find yourself in penguin paradise.
Noordhoek
Situated beneath the formidable slopes of Chapman’s Peak is a long beach where horses ride beneath the setting sun. These outrides are a favourite activity for locals and travellers alike and take you past the wreck of the Kakapo, a vessel that ran aground in the mid 20th Century. If you’re on a romantic getaway, this could be the beach for you.
Danger’s Beach
You can find Danger’s beach between the picturesque villages of St James and Kalk Bay. Known for their art galleries, bakeries and Riviera-esque air of tranquillity, you’ll soon fall in love with the cobbled streets and cafes. Once it gets hot, however, be sure to change into your costume and head down to Danger’s for a refreshing swim and maybe an ice cream.
Scarborough
Scarborough beach is the last accessible swimming beach before the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Past the aptly named Misty Cliffs is a beach that truly feels like paradise. Aquamarine water, green mountains and the smell of wildlife in the air makes this beach the perfect destination when you just want to get away from all the noise. If you find yourself getting hungry be sure to head over to Camel Rock restaurant for a burger and a beer and maybe a conversation around the fire pit, or some time at an onlinegamblingcasino.co.nz on your phone.
Bakoven
Cape Town’s favourite beach, Bakoven is the best spot for sundowners in the city. Sit on the boulders and watch the sun set to the sound of music and laughter as all of the city's inhabitants unwind after work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. If you’re a young traveller looking to make friends, Bakoven is the perfect place to meet people from all walks of life all united by their love of nature’s beauty.
