City: Western Cape
Top Things to do in Western Cape
10 Beaches in Western Cape That You Shouldn't Miss
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
2. 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 ??
3. Sandy Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
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
5. 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.
6. 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.
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. Buffalo Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
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.
