Clifton Beaches
Clifton Beaches, Cape Town Central: Address, Clifton Beaches Reviews: 4.5/5
Clifton Beaches
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Restaurants
870 within 5 kms
The Bungalow
1
0.5 km

Salt Cafe & Vodka Bar
19
0.8 km$$ - $$$

JARRYDS
392
1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

NV 80
1,320
1.4 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • European • Grill

The Bungalow
1,452
1.2 km$$ - $$$ • African • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Regent Burger Bar
241
1.4 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly

Kleinsky's Delicatessen
186
1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • European • Deli

The Roundhouse Restaurant
821
1.4 km$$$$ • European • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly

Three Wise Monkeys
169
1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian

Salsify at the Roundhouse
149
1.4 km$$$$ • Vegetarian Friendly
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0.8 kmBeaches

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4.3 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
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Lauren Gouveia
Cape Town Central, South Africa4 contributions
Nice beach but I think it is very overrated.
There are much better beaches around Cape Town in my opinion.
There are much better beaches around Cape Town in my opinion.
Written 7 March 2022
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Nicola K
Johannesburg, South Africa152 contributions
Parking takes forever when it's a beautiful day in season, but it's worth the wait and the walk. No access for those who have mobility restrictions, as all beach access is via many stairs. Umbrellas and loungers available for hire on the beaches, take cash with you. Saves carrying extra weight up and down the stairs.
Written 2 March 2022
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Dirmu G
Eversdal, South Africa2,386 contributions
Friends
Look out for the fire jamming evenings in the summer months. Come with your picnic before sunset, to make the most of the evening. Even though it was a windy day, Clifton's 2nd beach was windstill. Most enjoyable!
Written 26 February 2022
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Izik
5 contributions
Friends
This is the only beach I could swim in because the water was clear and calm, it's a wonderful place that makes you dream endlessly!
Written 24 January 2022
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,222 contributions
Just over 6km southwest of Cape Town's city center, Clifton has fine beaches down below steep rocky slopes. Many wealthy people are living here in luxurious villas and apartment blocks that almost reach the ocean. As if the climate will never change and sea levels will never rise.
The sandy beaches can easily be reached by staircases at different points on the coastal road. Often these points double as MyCiTi bus stops of which there are four. Don't expect restaurants and noisy bars, there are just some vendors selling snacks and cool drinks. Surfers and peace and quiet seekers dominate the beaches.
Lovely!
The sandy beaches can easily be reached by staircases at different points on the coastal road. Often these points double as MyCiTi bus stops of which there are four. Don't expect restaurants and noisy bars, there are just some vendors selling snacks and cool drinks. Surfers and peace and quiet seekers dominate the beaches.
Lovely!
Written 19 November 2021
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Svg
Pemba, Mozambique1 contribution
Family
Could not believe the amount of cigarette butts on the beach , literally thousands . The kids being kids dog in the sand and come back smelling like an ashtray.
Written 18 April 2021
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Rogahn E
7 contributions
I'd love to be here in summer when the beaches are at their hottest. The views here are magnificent. The only thing is that it is too cold now (snowing on Table Mountain only a couple of days ago). Otherwise a great place to spend the day sightseeing.
Written 6 September 2020
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Grant Latisha
Montreal, Canada6 contributions
Needs a bit of clean up, not too much to say other than good weather, waves and views. beach needs a clean up from the bottles and trash
Written 14 April 2020
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Russell G
Cape Town Central, South Africa4 contributions
Clifton beach was a great place to visit. We were sheltered from the winds, and the beach was clean. There were people there who were cleaning up garbage, and keeping the place nice looking. Umbrellas were $50 Rand, which I thought was quite reasonable. There were people selling drinks, ice cream, and various trinkets. Gomez was one of the locals that we met who gave us some good advise on places to shop and eat. He had some beautiful bracelets and necklaces that he had made. He was in no way pushy, did not ask us for anything, and gave me bracelet at no charge. I give it a 10/10
Written 11 March 2020
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BigMan66
Lisbon, Portugal244 contributions
Great beaches in picturesque Clifton. Divides in 4 different beaches. Steep stairs at different locations lead the way up and down. If only the water would be a bit warrmer;-)
Written 4 March 2020
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Volevo sapere se ci sono locali gay
beareb23
Agrigento, Italy592 contributions
Mi dispiace,ma non lo so.buone vacanze
Karen Jean N
2 contributions
Are the Clifton Beaches windy?
Maximilian_Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany680 contributions
Today it was very windy in Campsbay but no wind at Clifton beach!
leanne862016
Cumbria, United Kingdom17 contributions
Do they have sun loungers on the beach to rent ?
Gilly-bean0779
Gingindlovu, South Africa209 contributions
They do YES, and are generally well maintained too.
vilmargferraz
Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP
Qual a distancia Glenmore beach e cidade do cabo?
Christinanader
Atibaia, SP23 contributions
Its so far! 1503 km . Esta praia fica em outro distrito. acho que em Port Edward e Cape Towns está longe, mas nada que não dê pra vc ir por estrada ou fretar um mono motor e ir, desde que tenha tempo.
JulieLandon
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Hi,
How do most people get from the airport to the central cape? We are going there next week, oct 2016.
Heidi P
Pretoria, South Africa26 contributions
There are shuttles available to a from the airport if you book with a hotel which is included in your fee as well as taxis but tit is easier to rent a car for a few days as there are so many places to explore which is easier with you own transport. Enjoy!
biquinhas12
Belo Horizonte, MG981 contributions
how far is it from table mountain?
Jorge P
Carnaxide, Portugal178 contributions
Don´t know exactly, but sure less than 20 km
A380richards
Everett, Massachusetts, USA230 contributions
Hi, we're heading to Cape Town and was wondering about other options to get to Clifton Beach other than driving, if it's even possible. Any help would be appreciated. I tried to google this question but most websites only describe the beach itself.
HEK
Greenwich, CT42 contributions
We had a car, but you can also use Uber--there are cabs everywhere to take you where you want to go near the Central Cape.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Clifton Beaches:
- Full-Day Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town (From AU$131.39)
- Cape Town Boat Trip (From AU$40.62)
- Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cape Town (From AU$370.24)
- Half Day Cape Point (mornings only) (From AU$93.91)
- Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast (From AU$248.87)
- Hotels near Clifton Beaches:
- (0.04 km) Gorgeous Holiday Apartment in Clifton with Spectacular Ocean Views (Dunmore Skie
- (0.04 km) Incredible Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment with Uninterrupted Sea Views (Dunmore B
- (0.04 km) Incredible Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment with Uninterrupted Sea Views (Dunmore
- (0.04 km) Gorgeous Holiday Apartment in Clifton with Spectacular Ocean Views (Dunmore
- (0.12 km) Goedgedacht Events & Accommodation
- Restaurants near Clifton Beaches:
- (1.40 km) NV 80
- (1.32 km) JARRYDS
- (1.34 km) Regent Burger Bar
- (2.00 km) Mantra Cafe Camps Bay
- (1.30 km) Kleinsky's Delicatessen
- Attractions near Clifton Beaches:
- (0.38 km) Pro Spa
- (0.81 km) Cape Tours With Mac
- (2.93 km) Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
- (1.61 km) Cape Convoy
- (1.77 km) Santacruise Tours