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Sunset Beach (Sea Point)
4.5★ · 827 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 80 m away · about 5 spaces
Walk
80 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 m away
Length
450 m of shoreline
Sand
40 m from the water to the back
Map of Sunset Beach (Sea Point)
1
1Parking80 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Kelp washes up on the sand
Visitors mention kelp along the tideline.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit for sunset, not swimming
The beach excels as an evening viewing spot with no lifeguards on duty, making it unsuitable for swimmers.
Wear shoes on the sand
Broken shells cover the beach floor, making footwear essential for comfort.
Bring dogs and expect company
This is the only off-leash dog beach in Sea Point, so expect frequent dog interactions throughout the day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.8°C · clear
Wind
32 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
🅿 Parking 80 m from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 300 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset 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 Sunset Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
