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Cape Town Beaches – 9 Best Beaches | Villa Austral [Villa Austral ](/en/) [THE RETREAT](/en/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/en/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/en/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/en/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder)[JOURNAL](/en/journal) FR[INQUIRE](/en/buchen) ![Dunes and beach at Kommetjie — Beach guide Cape Peninsula](/assets/kommetjie-duenen-strand-tcUNbcE2.webp) [JOURNAL](/en/journal) BEACH GUIDE · KOMMETJIE · CAPE PENINSULA # The Most Beautiful Beaches of the Cape Peninsula From your home beach Long Beach to the penguins of Boulders — 9 beaches for every taste. With water temperatures, surf info and dining. The beaches of the Cape Peninsula rank among the world's finest. From the endless white sand dunes of Long Beach in Kommetjie to the sheltered coves of Camps Bay — this guide covers the best beaches for swimmers, surfers, families, and nature lovers. All Beaches🌊 Atlantic Coast☀️ False Bay (warmer)📍 under 15 km👶 Families🏄 Surfing🐕 Dog Friendly 🌊 ## Atlantic Coast — Wild, dramatic & right on your doorstep The Atlantic beaches of the Cape Peninsula are among the most spectacular in the world — cool, clear and breathtaking ★ ### Long Beach — Kommetjie/Noordhoek ~1 km from Villa Austral · 8 km beach ~1 km · Home Beach 8 km pristine beach Your home beach: 8 kilometres of white sand between Kommetjie and Noordhoek — one of the longest and most beautiful beaches in South Africa. Dramatically framed by Chapman's Peak on one side and the Kommetjie Lighthouse on the other. Perfect for beach walks, horse riding, surfing and kite flying. Rarely more than a handful of people. Length 8 km Water temp. 12–16°C Dogs Allowed (on leash) Surfing Yes · Advanced Lifeguards No permanent supervision Nearby Foodbarn Deli — Noordhoek Farm Village · ~5 km Aegir Project Brewery — Craft Beer · Noordhoek · ~5 km 💡 Perfect for sunsets — the view of Chapman's Peak in golden light is unforgettable. On weekends you can rent horses on the beach (Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding). 01 ### Kommetjie Beach & Tidal Pool ~2 km from Villa Austral ~2 km · Sheltered Tidal Pool The small beach right at the Kommetjie Lighthouse with the famous Tidal Pool — a natural, rock-sheltered seawater pool, perfect for children and swimmers. The surrounding rock pools are a natural aquarium with starfish, anemones and small fish. Tidal Pool Yes · Sheltered Families Ideal · Calm water in pool Parking At the Lighthouse 02 ### Llandudno Beach ~18 km · ~25 min via Hout Bay Cape Town's most beautiful hidden beach Wedged between massive granite boulders, Llandudno is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world — and one of the most exclusive. No kiosk, no lifeguards, just turquoise water, white sand and spectacular rocks. The stairs down are steep, but well worth the effort. Character Wild · Secluded · Granite boulders Water temp. 10–14°C (very cold) Access Steep stairs 03 ### Camps Bay Beach ~28 km · ~30 min Cape Town's Riviera · Twelve Apostles Cape Town's most famous beach lies at the foot of the Twelve Apostles — palm-lined, with white sand and turquoise water. The promenade with restaurants and bars makes Camps Bay the social hotspot. Best at sunset. Character Social · Palms · Promenade Water temp. 12–16°C Lifeguards Yes · Lifeguards Dining Right on the promenade 04 ### Hout Bay Beach ~15 km · ~20 min ~15 km · Sheltered harbour The wide beach of Hout Bay lies sheltered in the bay of the same name with views of The Sentinel and Chapman's Peak. Calmer water than the open Atlantic beaches, making it better for families. Fish & chips and boat trips to Seal Island right at the harbour. Families Yes · Calmer water Dining Mariner's Wharf · Fish Market Activities Seal Island Cruise · Chapman's Peak ☀️ ## False Bay — Warmer, family-friendly & colourful The False Bay side of the Peninsula is 3–5°C warmer with more sheltered beaches 05 ### Muizenberg Beach ~22 km · ~25 min Colourful beach huts · Surfer's Mecca Warmer water Muizenberg is Cape Town's No. 1 surf beach: shallow water, gentle waves, sandy bottom — perfect for learning to surf. The iconic colourful beach huts are THE photo motif of Cape Town. Shark Spotters and shark nets ensure safety. Numerous surf schools right on the beach. Surfing Ideal for beginners Water temp. 16–20°C Lifeguards Yes · Shark Spotters Surf schools Gary's · Surf Emporium · Stoked 💡 Ideal for learning to surf — 90-min group lessons from R500, board and wetsuit included. 06 ### St James Beach & Tidal Pool ~21 km · ~25 min Victorian bathing huts · Tidal Pool Warmer water St James is a gem: a small, sheltered beach with colourful Victorian bathing huts and a large Tidal Pool — perfect for families. The water is noticeably warmer than on the Atlantic side. The coastal walk to Kalk Bay (15 min) offers lovely views. Tidal Pool Yes · Large · Sheltered Water temp. 17–21°C Character Charming · Small · Colourful 07 ### Fish Hoek Beach ~20 km · ~25 min Safest family beach · Shallow water Warmer water Fish Hoek Beach is the most family-friendly beach on the Peninsula: long, flat sandy beach with warm, calm water, shark nets and lifeguards. The bay is protected by rocks, the water clear and calm. In season, whales are often spotted right from the promenade. Families Ideal · Shallow · Shark net Water temp. 17–22°C Whales Jun–Nov right off the beach Lifeguards Yes · Lifeguards 💡 From June to November you can watch Southern Right Whales right from the beach — often just 100 m away! 08 ### Boulders Beach — Simon's Town ~25 km · ~30 min 3,000+ Penguins · Swim with penguins Warmer water Boulders Beach is unique: between massive granite boulders lies a sheltered beach you share with over 3,000 African Penguins. At Foulden's Beach (accessed via boardwalks) you can actually swim alongside the penguins. An experience found nowhere else in the world. Entry R176 (adults) · R52 (children) Penguins 3,000+ African Penguins Swimming Yes · At Foulden's Beach Water temp. 17–21°C [→ Kids Guide](/en/kinder)[→ Wellness Guide](/en/wellness)[→ Surfing in Kommetjie](/en/journal/surfen-kommetjie-kap)[→ Wildlife Guide](/en/journal/wildlife-kap-halbinsel)[→ Editorial: Atlantic Coast coves](/en/journal/straende-kap-halbinsel)[→ Hiking & Cycling](/en/wandern-radfahren)[→ History of Kommetjie](/en/kommetjie-geschichte)[→ Book Villa Austral](/en/buchen) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which beach is closest to Villa Austral? ### Can you surf in Kommetjie? ### Are there child-friendly beaches nearby? ![](/assets/strandhaus-D2DGBfD1.webp) VILLA AUSTRAL Stay right by the Atlantic in Kommetjie – Villa Austral, your home for these experiences. 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