About the Atlantic Seaboard

The Atlantic Seaboard (or City Seaboard) starts at the Cape Town Harbour (V&A Waterfront) in the north, heading south along the coast with Bakoven Beach being the last beach before the start of the Atlantic Peninsula. These are the most wind protected and busiest of beaches in Cape Town, attracting locals and tourists alike to enjoy the activities and spectacular views, including awesome sunsets.

Glen Beach

Glen Beach

Somewhat secluded and poorly sign posted, Glen Beach is listed as one of the best ‘secret beaches’ in Cape Town. It is very popular with the local surfers though…

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Cape Town, ZA
5:35 am, April 1, 2026
19°C
broken clouds
90 %
10 mph
Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds: 75%
Sunrise: 6:58 am
Sunset: 6:41 pm
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Other Beaches

Holbaai

Holbaai

Holbaai Beach is one of the smaller beaches on Cape Town’s West Coast between Big Bay and Melkbosstrand. It is also a part of the Blaauwberg Conservation Area.

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Derdesteen

Derdesteen

Derdesteen Beach is located within the Blaauwberg Conservation Area on Cape Town’s West Coast. This open, exposed beach is popular for surfing and long walks

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