Kogel Bay

Kogel Bay, also known by locals of the Helderberg Basin as Koel Bay (cool bay) is a favourite surfers spot. It is the most beautiful beach in our area as you can see in this photo taken inside the cave at Kogel Bay. To get to the beach is quite a walk from the road above and there is not much parking but further along is a camp site with a longer stretch of beach that is easily accessible. Local Surfers hang out here and are very protective of their spot!

Kogel Bay, is one of the most dangerous beaches in the Cape and many drowning have occured here due to a very strong rip tide so don't even think of swimming here. Kogel Bay also has Great White Sharks that are sometimes seen from above hanging around behind the back line. The last recorded shark attack here was in the late 80's to a local surfer Serge Capri.

"Please Keep Our Helderberg Basin Beaches Clean"

The Strand Beach, Cape Town SA

The Strand Beach, stretches for about 4km. The Strand is perfect for swimming and is very child friendly. For Helderberg Locals it is a favorite beach for boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, kite flying, jogging and strolling.

The Strand Beach is the most popular beach in False Bay, as the water is warm and calm. However during summer the beach is packed and parking is a problem. There are many traffic officials out to make a buck so watch where you park and feed the meters especially during our peak season December to January.

Along the beach front there are also some fun spots for kids mainly the super tube and putt putt. When you visit please leave the alcohol at home, drinking is not allowed leave only your footprints behind.

"Please keep our Helderberg Beaches Clean"

Gordon's Bay Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

Above: Gordon's Bay, Cape Town South Africa

Gordon's Bay

Beach

Gordon's Bay, is one of the most child friendly beaches in the Helderberg Basin. The water is calm and warm and there are many rock pools alive with little sea creatures that kids love.

On, this stretch of Gordon's Bay Beach are milk wood trees that provide protection from the sun and many people enjoy picnics under the milk wood's canopies.

At Gordon's Bay you can also hire a kayak or paddle ski if you want to explore the bay.

Bikini Beach Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Bikini Beach on a winters day

Bikini Beach is an exclusive little beach in Gordon's Bay, I still wonder how Bikini Beach got it's name but when one goes to this beach then you are reminded that this little beach lives up to its name. Apparently legend has it the beach was named after the numerous bikini babes from the nearby Stellenbosch University who frequent this intimate little beach.

Bikini Beach is one of only Blue Flag Beaches in Cape Town, this indicates a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety having active lifeguards on duty. There are good changing room facilities and showers to wash the sand off your body.

Bikini Beach is an good swimming beach but it gets deep suddenly and is not a friendly beach for young children or weak swimmers at times there is also quite a strong surf.

It's ideal location surrounded by the Hottentot's Holland mountain range on one side and the harbour breakwater on the other, locals know that when the South Easter is howling Bikini Beach is normally unaffected.

Next door to Bikini Beach, is the Old Harbour of Gordon's Bay there is a shop that sell ice creams, cool drinks and fish 'n chips. At the Harbour, there is also quite a lot to see with fishing boats coming in, General Botha Naval Base, Gordon's Bay Yacht Club and NSRI.

Helderberg Basin Beach, Cape Town South Africa

Hot Bikini Beach, Babe

Come on Summer!

(Bikini Beach, is located next to the old harbour in Gordon's Bay.)