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Scarborough Beach
4.7★ · 845 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 m away
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 m away
Length
450 m of shoreline
Sand
250 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Scarborough Beach
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1Parking60 m from the listing2Restrooms150 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for dogs
The beach is dog-friendly with dedicated poo bins, making it popular with dog owners for off-leash running.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple visitors specifically praised the sunset experience as a highlight worth planning your trip around.
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect strong wind
The beach is consistently windy, so bring layers and plan indoor activities or sheltered picnics accordingly.
Water is very cold
Even experienced swimmers describe the Atlantic water as icy, so a wetsuit is essential for extended time in the sea.
Bring your own supplies
There are no nearby bars, toilets, or restaurants, so pack food, water, and any shade you'll need for the day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.6°C · mostly clear
Wind
47 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Camel Rock Rd, Scarborough, Cape Town, South Africa
🅿 Parking 60 m from the listing
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Scarborough Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Scarborough Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Scarborough Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 m from the listing.
When is Scarborough Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
