Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg Beach
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Though the beach is still popular, the elegant splendor that once graced this seaside resort community barely shows through the paved-over streets, fast-food eateries and shopping centers.
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Andrew Oliver-Morley
London, UK367 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We wanted to look at the painted beach huts so took an Uber from Cape Town via the penguins and we stayed around 5 mins !
The beach huts are a disgrace and look like they could fall down. In the next decent wind. It’s such a shame that this has been allowed to happen as there’s nothing else there really.
The area felt very rundown and a bit unsafe.
The beach huts are a disgrace and look like they could fall down. In the next decent wind. It’s such a shame that this has been allowed to happen as there’s nothing else there really.
The area felt very rundown and a bit unsafe.
Written January 24, 2023
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gwyneth v
Cooroy, Australia86 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
I have been going to Muizenberg Beach since forever. Never fails to delight. Lots to watch from the beach and then delish restaurants all around.
Quaint streets to explore 10 minutes from the beach below railway line below checkers.
Never a problem to spend a day there. Swimming and chilling, eating and exploring then back to beach for another warm salty swim..
Lots showers and ablutions
Quaint streets to explore 10 minutes from the beach below railway line below checkers.
Never a problem to spend a day there. Swimming and chilling, eating and exploring then back to beach for another warm salty swim..
Lots showers and ablutions
Written December 21, 2022
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Eveready930
Cape Town, South Africa168 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
If you prefer a sanitized experience go to Clifton beach and mingle with the jet set and tourists.
If rubbing shoulders with locals is more your style and you like the multicultural aspects of Cape Town then you will love Muizemberg.
If surfing in the most family friendly waves is your thing then Muizenberg is a must.
If you prefer the waves to yourself then don’t go to Muizenberg.
If taking a day off from aggression is your aim then Muizenberg is the place to be.
There are emptier beaches and more segregated beaches around Cape Town choose your pulse Muizenberg is crowded and busy for a reason and that’s mostly locals but there is room for the visitors as well.
If rubbing shoulders with locals is more your style and you like the multicultural aspects of Cape Town then you will love Muizemberg.
If surfing in the most family friendly waves is your thing then Muizenberg is a must.
If you prefer the waves to yourself then don’t go to Muizenberg.
If taking a day off from aggression is your aim then Muizenberg is the place to be.
There are emptier beaches and more segregated beaches around Cape Town choose your pulse Muizenberg is crowded and busy for a reason and that’s mostly locals but there is room for the visitors as well.
Written January 20, 2023
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Chris T
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Relative to the other beaches in Cape Town this was pretty underwhelming. The buildings were weathered, and they only took ~30 sec to see. The rest of the beach reminded me of the classic Outer Banks or Great Lakes beach town. Put put courses, waterslides, etc. Good for families, but not what we were expecting.
Tiger’s Milk was delicious and right on the water, but they have other locations in town.
Overall, the beach wasn’t worth the trip out there, but it was worth a stop either going to or coming from Simons Town/the Cape.
Tiger’s Milk was delicious and right on the water, but they have other locations in town.
Overall, the beach wasn’t worth the trip out there, but it was worth a stop either going to or coming from Simons Town/the Cape.
Written January 2, 2020
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Zaheerah H
Johannesburg, South Africa95 contributions
Dec 2019
Nice beach however the day I visited, it was packed. Took us a while to park and to walk down to the beach only for the wind to get really bad and force us to leave. The beach itself is lovely and the colourful change rooms make this beach stand out from the others
Written January 3, 2020
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Luk V
Mechelen, Belgium497 contributions
Dec 2019
Good for surfing, but when you just want to hangout on a beach, you better go to Camps Bay or Llandudno. A very good surf beach, several places to rent wetsuits and boards. But no nice terraces or places to eat and drink. Not very clean neither.
Written January 6, 2020
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recentlybeen
Bristol, UK109 contributions
Aug 2022
Seen better days. No longer feels a safe area, certainly not a place for girls travelling alone or elderly tourists. Loads of litter. Very sad to see the area like this.
Written August 7, 2022
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YajnaGold
Cape Town, South Africa254 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
This is a great beach for families and surface and just hanging out as the waves are perfectly suited for beginner surfers not to mention beach yoga
Written April 3, 2019
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Senhorjab
Pretoria, South Africa41 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Awesome area, lots of new fresh shops close to the beach... The colorful houses need some TLC... Main reason I went there was to see the houses but was kinda disappointed
Written April 26, 2021
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Michelle R
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Couples
Whatever you do when visiting this beach or any other for that matter, do not walk beyond the huts or any isolated part of the beach. Stay in areas with people. We were held by knifepoint at muizenburg beach on 30Aug at 11:20am. By the grace of God we were unharmed but rattled. Be safe out there and don't let your guard down.
Written September 3, 2018
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Are picnics allowed at muizenberg Beach?
ecsonza
Cape Town, South Africa1,499 contributions
Yes, you can enjoy a picnic at Muizenberg Beach.
There also several fabulous coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy if the weather doesn't permit a picnic.
Flexi wairi
Francistown, Botswana6 contributions
How do I reach Muizenberg Beach coming from Houtbay Backpackers using my Citi buses?
Thanks
shuggy48Muscat
Johannesburg, South Africa95 contributions
Muizenberg beach is easy, take Fish Hoek route on Citi Bus and ask driver to stop at muizenberg water park on beach.
How do i go to a nearest place where i can exchange my R5 coins 2018, am using a train from musinberg to cape town
jon-dan
Tel Aviv, Israel551 contributions
I was a tourist there, so I don't know.
Masonary7
Sydney, Australia70 contributions
Does anyone know roughly how much a taxi/Uber would cost from Muizenberg to Green Point? My husband and I are looking at how to get back after the Bluebird market on Friday night.
Jessica Bennett
Illovo, South Africa6 contributions
The Uber is roughly R200 depending on traffic
Jess L
Berlin, Germany9 contributions
How can i get from Cape Town to muizenberg beach with the public transportation if myciti buses don't run there?
Peter L
Jandira, Sao Paulo19 contributions
The other bus company Golden Arrow might go that way. There is always the train but only if you’re adventurous as it is apparently dangerous.
Vivek B
4 contributions
Is it safe to travel from Camps bay to Muizenberg beach with the luggage in the boot of the vehicle, park the car at the beach to take a surfing lesson and then proceed to Somerset West and then to Robertson via R310 and then N2?
Peter L
Jandira, Sao Paulo19 contributions
Yes it is but park as close as possible to the beach where there are “car guards” who are reliable.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Muizenberg Beach:
- Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town (From $40.88)
- Muizenberg Like a Local: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Quirky Village (From $5.40)
- Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town (From $108.74)
- Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cape Town (From $255.81)
- Private: Sightseeing Tour of the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony (From $119.92)
- Hotels near Muizenberg Beach:
- (0.07 mi) Seaside Loft Muizenberg Beach
- (0.05 mi) The Gong House
- (0.08 mi) 3 Royals
- (0.22 mi) The Muize Bed & Breakfast
- (0.22 mi) Surfers Corner Apartments
- Restaurants near Muizenberg Beach:
- (0.04 mi) Shin Thai
- (0.11 mi) Kosie's Place
- (0.15 mi) Bombay Chilli
- (0.16 mi) Majestic Cafe
- (0.15 mi) Bombay Chilli Indian Bistro
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