Best Beaches in South Africa
From quiet stretches of white sand to lively resort strips, here are the best beaches in South Africa and what makes each one worth the trip.
Boulders Beach
Simon's Town, False Bay, Cape Peninsula
A protected cluster of boulder-sheltered coves home to a famous African penguin colony, with calm swimming and boardwalk viewing.
PenguinsFamiliesWildlife
Camps Bay Beach
Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town
Cape Town's glamorous, palm-lined beach beneath the Twelve Apostles, with a buzzing restaurant strip and cold Atlantic water.
SunbathingSunsetsDining
Muizenberg Beach
False Bay, southern Cape Town
Cape Town's relaxed, family-friendly surf beach with iconic bathing huts, warm-ish water, and a bohemian beach-town feel.
Learning to surfFamiliesBeginners