Clifton Beach #3 (Gay Beach)
Clifton
All four Clifton beaches, separated by protective giant boulders, offer sheltered sunbathing on soft white sand, but #3 is predominately gay. It's a good spot to...
- Public beach
- Various
- 2
Sandy Bay
Llandudno
Sandy Bay is a clothing optional beach on the Atlantic Ocean about a half hour south of the city. A good cruising spot, it offers some sheltering rocky outcrops, but...
- Nude beach
- Other
- 1
Muisenberg
The beach at Muizenberg is where surfing began in South Africa. About 12 miles (nearly 20 km) of beach stretches from the Cape Peninsula eastward around False Bay,...
- Public beach
- Water fun
- Sports
Clifton Beach #4
Clifton
National Geographic collectively dubbed the four white-sand Clifton Beaches the second most beautiful beach in the world. The most popular section is #4, the...
- Public beach
Camps Bay
The Blue Flag beach at Camps Bay is a palm-fringed stretch of platinum sand and sexy thongs where the rich and famous come to sun. Overlooked by millionaires'...
- Public beach
- Sports
- Food & drink
Graaff's Pool
Sea Point
Graaff's Pool - a rock tidal pool - once was where men traditionally swam and sunned in the nude on concrete steps between Marais and Oliver Roads. Local pressures...
Llandudno Beach
Llandudno
A local favorite for beach picnics, surfing and body boarding, Llandudno is about 12 miles (20 km) south of the city. A bit off the beaten track, it is accessible by...
- Public beach
Beta Beach
Bakoven
Only a 10-minute drive from the center of the city, Beta Beach is a tiny, secluded beach between big boulders. Its setting on sheltered waters encourages swimming...
- Public beach
- Water fun
Boulders Beach
False Bay
Famous for penguin watching, Boulders Beach on the Indian Ocean is good for family fun, safe swimming and snorkeling. It is just beyond the Simon's Town naval base
- Public beach
- Sports
- Eco Tourism
Dungeons Beach
Hout Bay
Dungeons Beach, which can be reached only by a 15-minute boat ride, is a destination for extreme surfers. Its shallow open reefs in shark-infested waters are home of...
- Water sport & adventure
