Cape Town Beaches, the best of both worlds

Cape Town boasts two coastlines - the warm Indian Ocean and the cool Atlantic Ocean - offering beach lovers the best of both worlds. Whether it's sunbathing, surfing or a fun day in the sun with the family, Cape Town beaches have options for everyone. Simply hop into a car and follow the coastline. If you're a visitor to the City and keen to explore the best of Cape Town's beaches, be sure to find a car hire company that specialises in affordable car rental rates and personalized customer service.

Cosmopolitan living

Are you looking for a seafront experience without sacrificing the convenience of cosmopolitan living? Camps Bay Beach with its chilly waters is a minute away from restaurants, bars, and beachfront coffee shops. If you prefer a warmer beach, Gordon's Bay beaches offer a promenade lined with places where you can enjoy a quiet meal after a swim in the ocean.

Fun with the family

If you're spending the day out with the children, a quiet afternoon is probably not on your horizon. Fortunately, Cape Town offers many beaches where there are virtually no waves and the water is shallow, making it ideal for children. Examples of these idyllic retreats are

• Boulders Beach
• St James Tidal Pool
• Seaforth Beach

Added attractions for children are the penguins at Boulders Beach and the horse rides and kayaking that often takes place on Hout Bay beach.

A surfer's haven

Many Cape Town beaches are perfect for surfing. Scarborough Beach, Kogel Bay, and Strand Beach are a surfer's paradise as it has a long stretch of white sand and some exciting caves. Glen Beach in Camps Bay is one of the most established surf spots in Cape Town and if you're a true surfing fan, you may recognise one of a number of South Africa's top surfers who frequent the place.

Coastal sunsets to end the day

The Atlantic Seaboard has white shores on the one side and Lion's Head and Twelve Apostles across from it, and is definitely the place to enjoy romantic sunsets. You should try Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno, which are just a few of the Cape Town beaches where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets. It's the perfect location for sundowners after a Cape Town summer's day.