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Beta Beach
4.6★ · 72 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 400 m away · fills up
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
200 m of shoreline
Sand
70 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Beta Beach
Guide
Good to know
Best for avoiding crowds
This small cove stays noticeably quieter than major Cape Town beaches, making it ideal for peaceful visits.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2020–2026
Arrive early for parking
Parking spots and beach setup space fill quickly, especially on weekends and warm days.
Expect variable wind exposure
The beach is sheltered from Cape Town's strong winds on some days but can be windy on others.
Watch belongings during evening visits
At least one theft was reported at dusk, so avoid leaving valuables unattended, especially near sunset.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.8°C · clear
Wind
32 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 3 Twenty Steps St, Bakoven, Cape Town, 8005
🅿 Parking 400 m from the listing
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Beta Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Beta Beach?
20 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beta Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Beta Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
