Cape Attractions: False Bay
The largest true bay in South Africa, False Bay’s coastline is approximately 30 kilometres in extent with many sheltered inlets and glorious beaches.
Not as popular as the trendy Atlantic Seaboard beaches, False Bay lies on the Indian Ocean - on the other side of the peninsula from The Long Beach - where the water is warmer and popular for swimming and sunbathing and is a great family destination.
False Bay Highlights:
• Muizenberg is a popular surfing spot
• Quaint towns of Kalk Bay and St James
• Naval Base in Simonstown
• Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
The many beaches of False Bay include the expansive Muizenberg beach, which offers a long beach break, ideal for beginner surfers, St. James, a smaller beach famous for the colourful beach houses which are used as changing rooms, Danger Beach in Kalk Bay offers tidal pools for children to enjoy as well as the glorious Fish Hoek beach which is ideal for families.
The main street in Kalk Bay is lined with craft, antique and decor stores - perfect for browsing on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Fish Hoek is a sleepy town, but with all your major general stores and the naval town of Simon’s Town has a touch of history to offer. The jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach past Simonstown is a delight for young and old.
In whale season (July - October), False Bay is teeming with whales and you only need drive along the coastline to witness these incredible marine giants close to shore.
