Summer · December to February · travel guide

Boulders Beach

Small granite-framed beaches beside a colony of African penguins.

Good for

Wildlife and coastal scenery.

Getting there

Access is managed by SANParks; check tickets and opening times.

View location on a map ↗

What to check

Keep your distance from the penguins. Check tides, access to the swimming area and park rules.

Before getting in the water

Wind, swell, seaweed, sargassum and jellyfish: current conditions have not been verified. This guide describes the place and does not confirm swimming conditions today.

Check local authority notices and follow lifeguard advice.

Shark Spotters · beach information ↗
SANParks · Boulders ↗

Good for

Getting there

What to check

Before getting in the water

Another beach in False Bay · Cape Peninsula

Muizenberg Beach↗

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Muizenberg Beach