10 Beaches in Western Cape That You Shouldn't Miss

October 30, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
Restaurants in Western Cape

1. Windmill Beach

Corner of M 4 Bellevue Road, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Windmill Beach

2. Clifton Beaches

Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///holders.dives.gnawing, Cape Town Central South Africa
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4.5 based on 1,876 reviews

Clifton Beaches

Reviewed By robfN4841FD - Paarl, South Africa

I have been coming to Clifton beaches for the last 40 years. One of the most beautiful beach on the Planet, in the middle of an amazing city, Cape Town, with Lion's Head as a backdrop, wind sheltered, and soft fine sand. What more could you ask for ??

3. Sandy Bay

Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is the unofficial "nudist beach", kept private by no direct vehicle access. This highly inaccessible beach offers a tranquil setting and a good break for surfing.

Reviewed By monoi68 - Catania, Italy

Beautiful beach with stunning views. Nudism. A nice place where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

4. Mouille Point Beach

Beach Road Mouille Point, 8005 South Africa
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Mouille Point Beach

5. Foxy Beach

Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Foxy Beach

Though enticing for its fine white sand and clear blue surf, there’s no swimming at this beach—at least not for humans. Foxy Beach is strictly reserved for African penguins.

6. Camp's Bay Beach

Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///nibs.mazelike.swaying, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa
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4.5 based on 2,793 reviews

Camp's Bay Beach

Just up Kloof Nek Road from the center of town is this thriving beach community. Plenty of trendy nightclubs, shops and cafes bring diners and shoppers, while tranquil seas and fine white sand draw sun worshippers and swimmers.

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

Camps Bay has a great beach, and there are good shops and fabulous bars and restaurants along the esplanade. Yes, it got extremely windy one day while we were there which made it less than comfortable on the beach, but the cafes are all adept at sheltering patrons from the elements when required.

7. Plettenberg Beach

Plettenberg Bay South Africa
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4.5 based on 254 reviews

Plettenberg Beach

Reviewed By michaelv507

Plettenberg Beach is a must go and see on your journey through the Garden Route, its well look after neat and clean beautiful view from relaxing on the sandy beach. Safe for swimmers and surfers and jet sky as well as boat trips, it was a good mid-day relaxing time for us.

8. Bloubergstrand Beach

Bloubergstrand Parking: what3words ///rusher.overlap.pollutant, Cape Town Central 7405 South Africa
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4.5 based on 1,378 reviews

Bloubergstrand Beach

Reviewed By KingBJ01 - Koforidua, Ghana

Surf friendly and super clean beach, you get amazing restaurants and pubs right on the beach front like wimpy, Angus Grill and many more who serve the best sea food.

9. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town 7995 South Africa +27 21 786 2329 [email protected] http://www.capepointroute.co.za/moreinfoOther.php?aID=110
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4.5 based on 8,291 reviews

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.

Reviewed By NazleeM_13 - Haverhill, United Kingdom

This protected beach is one of the main tourist attraction in Cape Town. A few minutes walk from the main Simon’s Town, you can watch and take photo of these cute creatures in their natural habitat. In a windy day, the beach sands can be very uncomfortable to your eyes and hair though!

10. Buffalo Bay

Walker Drive, Walker Drive, Knysna 6570 South Africa +27 44 383 0038 http://www.visitknysna.co.za/destinations/buffalo-bay.html
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4.5 based on 478 reviews

Buffalo Bay

Buffalo Bay is a family beach with safe swimming and great surfing conditions. It is also ideal for walking (all the way to Brenton on Sea) and fishing.

Reviewed By 51PJR - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

Fantastic beach and great fun in the sea jumping the waves. Has a nice inexpensive cafe on the beach for food.

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