Kommetjie beach is definitely on your list must visit list. Vast and wonderfully quiet – ideal for a long walk on the beach. And you are not alone: ​​every morning you see locals (often with dogs) strolling across the sand. There is also a nice walkway along the coastline in case you prefer sneakers rather than bare feet.

Don't expect beach chairs or trendy beach bars here, but pure nature: sand, sea and sun. What Kommetjie does have are a few surf shops (including the necessary bleached surf dudes), good coffee at Good Riddance Coffee Co, a brekkie bun at AndRoc's Mobile Kitchen on the beach and a pizzeria. Enough to keep you busy for a day. No, this is not Camps Bay. This is laid-back, low-key luxury. Fancy surfer town, and nothing more.

For the surf it depends a bit on the day. On average days you can easily get into the water here as an intermediate or reasonably experienced beginner. Unless the swell really gets going…

Okay, are you a beginner? This is the place. More surf shops than restaurants, although there are also plenty of nice bars and eateries for after your session or during your day at the beach. Here you can easily book a lesson, but also get into the water yourself. You can walk into the sea, grab without (too much) effort the whitewash and you can (especially with high tide) stay long cruising. Walk back, catch next wave, repeat.

Even the more experienced surfer will get his money's worth here with long longboard waves. Yes, those are those extra long boards. In the coffee shops you can hear the enthusiastic cheering from the water. Everyone happy, everyone sharing. Happy vibes all around.

And another advantage: the water here is a lot warmer than on the west side. So also ideal for a dive in the water without a board.

This mega long beach is a must. At the beach exit everyone sits together, but because the beach is so long and wide, there is always enough space. So no stress if you bring a speaker. We also like to quietly read a book here.

At the exit you can surf (spot: Noordhoek), but if you fancy less people in the water, take a brisk walk (think: 30 to 45 minutes), then the Dunes spot awaits you there. Experts only. Not really a place to laze around - apart from some fanatic surfers there is little to do. Better to stay at the beach entrance.

Of course, you also need to eat and drink. And then you are in the right place at Noordhoek. Less than a minute's drive (so: easy to walk from the beach) car park) you will find a lovely courtyard. Think: burgers and (crazy) beer at Aegir Project brewery (definitely go for the smash burger and sit upstairs for the view), a slightly refined Mediterranean cuisine with a good glass of wine Furny Fine Wines, or the high rated Limoncello – for duh, Italian.

Clifton beach has not one, not two but four beaches. No surf here, the beaches are beautiful separated. In our Cool Cape Town book you can read more about this. In any case a big recommendation here you will find all tips about Cape Town city and surroundings. Find our very own Cape Town Bible here!