Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg
A surf town on False Bay with a row of colorful Victorian-style bathing huts, one of the most photogenic beach scenes on the Cape Peninsula.
Muizenberg lies on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, on False Bay. The water here is several degrees warmer than on the Atlantic side, and the small, long waves make it South Africa's best beach for beginner surfers. Several surf schools operate along the shore (a 2-hour lesson including board and wetsuit costs about ZAR 500 to 700). The row of red, yellow, blue and green bathing huts on the sand is the iconic landmark. The sea is patrolled by a 'shark spotter' system, and flag colors indicate shark risk, so pay attention to them. A coastal path leads south to the colorful bathing huts and tidal pools at St James, and on to Kalk Bay. The Southern Line train or a drive takes about 30 minutes, and Muizenberg is often the first stop on a day trip around the Cape Peninsula.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kalk Bay
- Groot Constantia
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Chapman's Peak Lookout
- Noordhoek Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Hout Bay
- Duiker Island (Seal Island)