The Western Cape of South Africa Cape Town Beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are beaches that are great for couples, individuals, and some that are best for families. The Western Cape of South Africa beaches are popular destinations for residents and tourists alike. The False Bay beaches along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are family friendly and warmer than the beaches along the Atlantic Coast. The Atlantic Coast beaches have a multitude of shops and restaurants while the False Bay beaches are more sparsely populated.

Beaches on the Atlantic Ocean

Along the Western Cape of South Africa are the beaches that have made the area known as the Cape Town Riviera. Te area is positioned along the Atlantic Cost on the western side of the Cape Peninsula. The beaches are more protected from the strong winds and have more time in the summer sun. However, the water does tend to be cooler on these beaches than on the beaches of False Bay.

The Table Bay beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa can be found north of the Atlantic Seaboard near Table Mountain and Robben Island. These beaches are great for surfing, swimming, windsurfing, and paddle skiing. Some of the beaches in this area are Table View, Dolphin, Milnerton, and Blouberg’s Big Bay and Little Bay.

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The beaches along the Atlantic Seaboard of the Western Cape of South Africa are where many people visit if they want to watch the crowds and be seen themselves. In addition to the people watching you can also sun bathe, play volleyball, and swim. A few of these beaches are Clifton, Seapoint, Three Anchor Bay, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Sandy Bay.

False Bay Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa

The beaches of False Bay are located off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the Western Cape of South Africa. Visitors are drawn to these beaches every year in because of the low key and relaxed atmosphere. These beaches are more family friendly than those on the Atlantic side, yet they can get almost as busy.

The Western Cape of South Africa has beaches along the Indian Ocean which is also known as the False Bay. These beaches offer visitors a calmer and more relaxed environment. They are more family oriented than their Atlantic Ocean counterparts although they can become equally busy during favorite times of the year.

The Cape Point Beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa include the Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Glencairn, St. James, Diaz Beach, Smitswinkelbaai, and Boulders. These are idea for those families that want to swim, surf, body board, or sun bathe.

No matter which of the Western Cape of South Africa beaches you choose to visit you are sure to have a great time. If you decide that one beach has too much wind and not enough people another beach is only a short drive away. There are beaches for all ages and a range of activities the entire family can enjoy. From windsurfing to people watching, the beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa have it all.