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1. Clifton Beaches
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,876 reviews
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 ??
2. Foxy Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
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.
3. Camp's Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,793 reviews
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.
4. Ramsgate Blue Flag Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By neelsde - Johannesburg, South Africa
foresure one of the beaches on south coast very neat and also restaurant on the beach with amazing seaviews
5. Seal Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
World renowned surfing spot!
Reviewed By westcoastcat - Vancouver, Canada
Starting at the white lighthouse one can walk along this wide open beautiful beach for miles. Many surfers can be seen among the waves and it’s fun to watch them surf. This is a popular spot for dog walking too. For refreshments afterwards try Tradewinds which is just up the road.
6. Umhlanga Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 945 reviews
Reviewed By nomxolisi2016
I always have a beautiful peaceful time in Umhlanga beach.The beach is clean,not overly crowded,clean restrooms and showers,friendly staff,restuarants on cite,visible and attentive lifeguards.Even though the weather was a bit disappointing the experience at the beach always make you want to come back again.
7. Plettenberg Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,378 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,291 reviews
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. Paradise Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Jeets2804 - Pretoria, South Africa
Went in December 2021. The beaches were closed due to the local restrictions. However, the beach is away from the cente of Jefferys Bay. Persons with fishing licences were allowed on the beach. We took advantage of this and went for long walks on the beach which has soft sand and great waves.
