Gordon's Bay Main Beach

What travelers say:

Gordon‘s Bay, less than an hour from central Cape Town, is always worth a visit. from the amazing local hikes to the local shopping scene, it is, without a doubt one of my favorite spots. Amongst my favorite spots are Trawler‘s Seafood, where I found the most delicious calamari I have ever eaten, bikini beach books with its unique exterior including a vintage car on the roof of the shop and exciting interior of room after room filled with books from floor to ceiling, and of course the waffle cafe, all on that same stretch along the Gordon Bay main beach. Though it can often be quite windy along this stretch of beach, the views are stunning (especially at sunset) with the rolling mountains beside the ocean stretching as far as the eye can see. Gordon‘s Bay is just far enough away from Cape Town to feel like a vacation from the city, while being just close enough to still have all the fun accessible. Also worth noting, the coast along Gordon‘s bay is a popular spot for pods of dolphins, if you’re lucky you might even get the chance to see them like we did!