We currently hold 1,588 beaches on record across South Africa, covering all nine provinces. The largest concentrations are in Western Cape (628), KwaZulu-Natal (530) and Eastern Cape (237). Well-covered towns and suburbs include Durban, Cape Town and Margate. We have a contact number for 45% of these entries and a website for 35%, so most can be checked before you travel. We hold no ratings, review scores or prices, so we do not rank these entries and this page is not a league table.
Top Beach Options Near You
Showing 20 of 1,588 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Nedbank Hout BayShop E6, Main Stream Shopping Centre, Main Road, Hout Bay, Western Cape, Hout Bay, Western Cape0800555111 / Website / Directions
- Central BeachCentral Beach, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape+27636526970 / Website / Directions
- Onrus Beach93 Atlantic Dr, Onrusrivier, Western Cape+27825540811 / Directions
- Clubview Beach170 Edinburgh Ave, Centurion, Gauteng+27730744000 / Website / Directions
- Seaforth BeachCnr Of Kleintuin And M4, Simon's Town, Western Cape+27214807700 / Website / Directions
- Illovo Beach Club34 William Brown Rd, Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27319163110 / Directions
- Alkantstrand BeachAlkantstrand Beach, uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal+27625455349 / Website / Directions
- Glencairn BeachGlen Rd & Main Rd, Simon's Town, Western Cape+27728850159 / Website / Directions
- Pollok Beach8th Ave, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27763216086 / Website / Directions
- Dalebrook Tidal PoolDalebrook Rd, Muizenberg, Western Cape+27833260184 / Directions
- Hersham CottageHersham, Groot Brakrivier, Western Cape+27836411619 / Directions
- Santos Beach, Mossel Bay49 George Rd, Mossel Bay, Western Cape+27839007797 / Website / Directions
- Kleinmond Beach19 Strand St, Kleinmond, Western Cape+27649477023 / Website / Directions
- Mile 16 private beach Estate16 Beach Rd, Yzerfontein, Western Cape+27836419088 / Website / Directions
- Clifton 4th Beach22 Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214652029 / Website / Directions
- Grotto BeachGrotto St, Hermanus, Western Cape+27717618783 / Website / Directions
- Scottburgh Beach157 Marine Terrace, Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27399761401 / Website / Directions
- Margate BeachFinnis Rd, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal+27615280387 / Directions
- PiratesDurban Beachfront, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27784599662 / Website / Directions
- Clifton Beach Apartment47 Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27217621543 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. We are a directory, not the provider. Details change often, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
We hold 1,588 matching entries in total. The list above shows the most complete records first, meaning those with a contact number and a street address, so you have something you can act on straight away.
How to Compare Nearby Options
This page covers best beaches across South Africa, drawing on 1,588 recorded entries in 235 towns and suburbs. Use the list above to find something close to you, then confirm the details directly.
What to Look For
- Check it is reachable. 45% of these entries carry a phone number. Ring before you travel, especially outside weekday business hours.
- Check the address, not just the name. 57% have a street address recorded. Chains often keep an old branch on the map after it has moved.
- Know who you are dealing with. Recognisable operators in this category include Fruit and Veg Market, Ons Winkel – Helpende Hand and Ocean Basket Malta. Independents sit alongside them and are often cheaper, but you will need to do your own checking on credentials.
- Confirm anything that costs money in writing. Get a quote or a reference number before work starts or before you pay a deposit.
Pricing, Availability and Practical Factors
This page covers best beaches across South Africa, drawing on 1,588 recorded entries in 235 towns and suburbs. Use the list above to find something close to you, then confirm the details directly.
Find and Contact Nearby Options
Every listing above shows whatever contact detail we hold for that entry. Where we have a number you can tap it to dial; where we have a website you can open the operator’s own page; and the directions link opens that exact set of coordinates in your maps app so you are navigating to the recorded position rather than a name search.
If a number rings unanswered, try the website before assuming the place has closed. Small South African operators frequently change numbers when they move networks, and the mapping data can lag that change by months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many best beaches are listed on this page?
We hold 1,588 matching entries for South Africa and show the most complete of them above, prioritising those with a contact number and a street address.
Do you publish opening hours?
No. Our source data carries no verified trading hours, so we do not publish any. Phone the listing or check the operator’s own site before travelling.
Is NearMe.co.za the service provider?
No. We are a directory that helps you find nearby options. We do not carry out the work, employ the businesses listed, or take responsibility for the service they provide.
Where does this information come from?
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset, which aggregates openly licensed mapping sources. The most recent source update reflected here is dated 2026-08-10. Details change often, so treat every entry as a starting point and confirm it directly.
Something here is wrong or out of date. Can you fix it?
Yes. Tell us which entry and what is wrong and we will correct or remove it. Corrections to the underlying open dataset also flow through on the next refresh.
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