Clifton Beaches
Clifton Beaches
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Mjfox1964
Bristol, UK157 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Have just spent a pleasant morning and afte on Clifton Beach 3, a shirt and inexpensive Uber ride from Cape Town. As we are both fit and agile, the lengthy climb down the windy stairs to the beach didn't bother us, but a less able bodied might struggle. On arrt we purchased a couple of sunbeds and an umbrella. Not too many rand, but if you want some beach comfort a necessity. Then we settled in for the day. The beach is small, flanked by boulders leading to beaches 2 and 4. The white sand had the consistancy of flour! Very soft under foot, but as the day wore on heating up a lot! Some beach hawkers selling beach tat approached but thankfully did not intrude. There are no cafes around, so you have to make use of the beach sellers here, but Coke Cola isn't too expensive from them. After the heat got too much, we headed south into Camps Bay for afternoon refreshments, only a short walk down the coast.
Written January 15, 2020
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Nicola K
Johannesburg, South Africa140 contributions
Nov 2021
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 March 2, 2022
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bondbint
Yealmpton, UK56 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Visited Clifton 4 beach yesterday. Took an Uber and the journey there was great too, Such a beautiful spot. Very busy and we were entertained for hours by the various life guard clubs that were holding a competition on the beach. Up in the sky the paragliders were having a ball too. Great fun. Public toilets were clean and well maintained. However I was shocked by the amount of rubbish on the beach - bottle tops, ice lolly sticks, random bits of plastic all over the place. It is beyond belief in this day and age, particularly where you are surrounded by some truly astonishing natural beauty. You’d think that would be reminder enough that we have a responsibility to leave as little trace as possible!
Written January 22, 2023
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John Christophe... J
Shrewsbury, UK279 contributions
Jan 2020
All the beaches in this area are fantastic, however, Clifton have wonderful white sand beaches, which are not as well populated as nearby Camp Bay. The backdrop of Table Mountain and Lions Head is quite amazing. Next to the road, but so quiet! Lovely place at which to stop for relaxation. The sea is cold - be warned!
Written January 13, 2020
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Rogahn E
5 contributions
Sep 2020
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 September 6, 2020
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Mendigo
Taubate, SP537 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Clifton, the most expensive neighborhood with spectacular houses, has 4 well-known beaches, all accessible through a few steps. During the season, parking can become a problem. A lot of people for a few vacancies. Therefore, it is more worth going by Taxi or Uber. The water is very cold, with the temperature not exceeding 15 degrees Celsius. Swimming is for the brave.
Pay attention to the type of interest on each of the 4 beaches:
Beach 1: families and dogs, quieter.
Beach 2: Young, more busy.
Beach 3: gay, more fun.
Beach 4: more tourist and yet always very clean
But this division is far from apartheid. It's just a matter of common interests. You can go anywhere you want, without the slightest problem.
Pay attention to the type of interest on each of the 4 beaches:
Beach 1: families and dogs, quieter.
Beach 2: Young, more busy.
Beach 3: gay, more fun.
Beach 4: more tourist and yet always very clean
But this division is far from apartheid. It's just a matter of common interests. You can go anywhere you want, without the slightest problem.
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Written July 5, 2024
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Maury C
London, UK80 contributions
Dec 2019
Pretty, busy beach. We went to the 4th Beach but we've heard 2nd and 3rd are better. We got chairs and a beach umbrella for very cheap. There are guys going around all the time with ice creams, snacks and drinks. The water itself was cold but quite nice and clean.
Written January 17, 2020
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Stephanie M
Johannesburg, South Africa209 contributions
Jan 2020
Gorgeous Clifton 1,2,3 and 4. White powdery sand, blue water, cold Atlantic water!
Upmarket beaches with multi million dollar apartments, beach bungalows and houses all around.
You can rent an umbrella and sunbeds on the beach and get ice cold drinks and ice cream from vendors.
Definitely worth spending a few lazy hours sunning yourself on one of these beaches.
My preference is Clifton 2. It wasn't so busy even in peak season.
Upmarket beaches with multi million dollar apartments, beach bungalows and houses all around.
You can rent an umbrella and sunbeds on the beach and get ice cold drinks and ice cream from vendors.
Definitely worth spending a few lazy hours sunning yourself on one of these beaches.
My preference is Clifton 2. It wasn't so busy even in peak season.
Written January 10, 2020
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Dirmu G
Eversdal, South Africa3,044 contributions
Feb 2022 • 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 February 26, 2022
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vanrensburgelna
Johannesburg, South Africa16 contributions
Jan 2020
The 3 Clifton Beaches is really beautiful. Snow white sands and always a lot of sunbathers. You have to climb a lot of stairs down to the beach and up again to your car, depending if you could get parking nearby, it is quite a exercise but it is defenitely most wirtwhile
Written February 15, 2020
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Today it was very windy in Campsbay but no wind at Clifton beach!
Written November 7, 2017
They do YES, and are generally well maintained too.
Written August 19, 2017
vilmargferraz
Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP
Qual a distancia Glenmore beach e cidade do cabo?
Written December 6, 2016
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.
Written December 6, 2016
Hi,
How do most people get from the airport to the central cape? We are going there next week, oct 2016.
Written October 2, 2016
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!
Written October 3, 2016
how far is it from table mountain?
Written July 4, 2016
Don´t know exactly, but sure less than 20 km
Written July 5, 2016
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.
Written October 11, 2015
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.
Written October 12, 2015
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