Best Beaches in Cape Town
Sun, sand, and crystal-clear water — these are the best beaches in and around Cape Town for every kind of beach day.
Top beaches in Cape Town
Camps Bay Beach
The glamorous beach backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range. White sand, turquoise water (cold!), and sunset drinks at the beachfront restaurants. It's Cape Town's most beautiful beach setting.
Clifton 4th Beach
Sheltered from the wind by giant boulders, this is where Cape Town's beautiful people sunbathe. The water is freezing but the sand is powder-white. No facilities — bring everything you need.
Muizenberg Beach
The best beginner surf beach in Cape Town with warm(ish) Indian Ocean water. The colourful beach huts are iconic and the surf schools are affordable. Café culture on the main road is growing.
Llandudno Beach
A wild, beautiful beach surrounded by massive granite boulders. No shops, no restaurants, no buildings in sight — just raw natural beauty. Popular with families and surfers. Parking is limited, arrive early.
Boulders Beach
Famous for its colony of African penguins — you literally swim alongside them. The sheltered coves between massive granite boulders create calm, clear pools. One of the world's most unique beach experiences.
Noordhoek Beach
A 6km stretch of wild, windswept beach backed by Chapman's Peak. Horse riding along the shore is popular. The Noordhoek Farm Village has great coffee for after. Bring a windbreaker.
Beta Beach
A tiny hidden beach in Bakoven between Camps Bay and Clifton that most visitors never find. Tucked between rocks with crystal-clear water and almost no people. The secret local alternative.
Bikini Beach, Gordon's Bay
A sheltered False Bay beach with warmer water than the Atlantic side. The mountain backdrop is stunning and the protected bay makes for calm swimming. Popular with families and less touristy.
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