Hidden gems: Beaches in Cape Town

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cape Town. This list contains 38 places from Beach category.

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Die Plaat
Beach
5.00 (6 reviews) (~110.15 km from centre)
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Crown Eagle
Beach
4.90 (15 reviews) (~19.38 km from centre)
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Rocklands Beach
Beach
👍👍 Good surf here on a light southeast. Roads are smooth to skate and everyone does, or they run or cycle. It's beautiful most of the year
4.90 (7 reviews) (~3.18 km from centre)
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Glen Beach
Beach
Cape Town beach popular for surfing, with nearby tourist amenities including rental cottages.
4.80 (102 reviews) (~4.2 km from centre)
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Clifton 3rd
Beach
👍👍 Modern day Ruins: Macassar Beach Pivilion -Macassar, Cape Town, South Africa The is indeed one place where u can find inspiration. Great for photography this is a beautiful ruin and it's sad the it was never restored. I have great childhood memories at Macassar beach. Macassar Beach Pavilion- i...
4.80 (73 reviews) (~3.94 km from centre)
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Diaz Beach
Beach
👍👍 Refer to Google maps tag Dias beach.🌞🌞 🌊🌊 Diaz or Dias Beach, that is apparently the question. In one cape point tourist brochure they write it Dias Beach, in most online descriptions Diaz Beach; In the brochure of SAN-parks they write it Dias Beach. Doesn`t matter. Please, don´t forget this sma...
4.80 (48 reviews) (~47.77 km from centre)
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Die Otter Beach, Arniston
Beach
4.80 (36 reviews) (~186.79 km from centre)
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Fisherman's Beach
Beach
This petite & scenic sandy beach for swimming & kayaking is bordered by an open grassy area.
4.80 (30 reviews) (~30.76 km from centre)
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Big Bay Beach
Beach
Popular beach with eateries, restrooms & showers, known for surfing & sunset views.
4.70 (133 reviews) (~17.52 km from centre)
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Long Beach
Beach
Calm, expansive beach offering picturesque views of sunsets & surrounding mountains.
4.70 (111 reviews) (~23.93 km from centre)
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Saunders' Rocks Beach
Beach
👍 Such a cool little Tidal pool. Tons of boulders and smaller rock pools for the kids to climb and splash about. The rocks are great for tanning. The infinity pool vibes that you get from walking on the submerged walkway during higher tides is also really cool. Quite busy, and the water was freezing....
4.70 (93 reviews) (~3.77 km from centre)
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Buffels Bay Beach
Beach
👍👍 Really the perfect Beach & Tidal pool😉 Toilet is not far at all which is also a bonus😁 The Baboons was our highlight of the day, there were so many We had our own 1's🤣😂 All you need is a Gazebo or Umbrella & you sorted for the day. Price is also not bad Just remember to take your S.A I.D or you...
4.70 (81 reviews) (~43.44 km from centre)
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Olifantsbos Beach
Beach
👍 Thomas T Tucker hiking trail. Situated in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, what a gem. A short 2h30min walking trail, part on the beach and part on the ridge of the hills overlooking the ocean. The start of this trail is at the car park of Olifantsbos beach. You then take an easy flat walk over some r...
4.70 (76 reviews) (~36.66 km from centre)
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Platboom Beach
Beach
👍👍 Great beach behind the dunes! unfortunately or luckily most drive past it ......... have a look at my pictures. Think the most beautiful beach on the Cape Peninsula.
4.70 (73 reviews) (~45.55 km from centre)
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ThereBeach
Beach
👍👍 My favorite place to be. Beautiful views, tranquil feelings
4.70 (32 reviews) (~31.39 km from centre)
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Tidal Beach
Beach
👍👍 Stunning views coupled with a scenic drive. Wow!
4.70 (32 reviews) (~6.59 km from centre)
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Windmill Beach
Beach
👍👍 This is such a beautiful beach and absolutely perfect for families! You'll find white sandy strips, a grass area and most importantly some shade, too! The water is shallow and the little ones can play and swim safely while the adults can enjoy a picnic at the beach. You can also climb on the rocks,...
4.70 (29 reviews) (~30.48 km from centre)
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Middle Beach
Beach
4.70 (15 reviews) (~28.87 km from centre)
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Seekoeigat
Beach
4.70 (14 reviews) (~179.04 km from centre)
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Vishoekstrand
Beach
👍👍 Quite and clean beach best place to chill out with protection of metro police always visible salute nice place indeed
4.70 (12 reviews) (~22.77 km from centre)
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