Coco Beach
A city beach along Oyster Bay, busy on weekend evenings with grilled corn, barbecue and cassava stalls. It is where locals go to stroll and socialise.
Coco Beach lies along Toure Drive in Oyster Bay and is the city's busiest public beach, with a waterfront promenade that was recently redeveloped. The sand is mostly rocky and not ideal for swimming, but on weekend and holiday evenings it fills with local families. Stalls sell grilled corn, grilled meat skewers, fried cassava and coconut water, creating a relaxed atmosphere that gives you a feel for everyday life in Dar. Entry is free, and there is a lighthouse and seaside restaurants nearby. Leave soon after sunset, when the crowds thin out, and keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Open all day (liveliest in the evening)
Nearby sights
- Tingatinga Arts Cooperative
- The Slipway, Msasani
- Village Museum
- National Museum of Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
- Askari Monument
- Azania Front Lutheran Church
- St. Joseph's Cathedral