Web Link West Coast Beaches
Head up the west coast towards Namibia and you'll find one spectacular seascape after another. The coastline has stunning wind-lashed scenery and may at times look dry and barren. But in spring the region's world-famous wild flowers transform the area into a magic carpet of colour.
The long white beaches and rocky outcrops provide some of the most private beaches, not to mention best surfing waves. Secret places to visit include Eland's Bay, Paternoster, Lambert's Bay and Yzerfontein.
In summer you can enjoy fresh crayfish at reasonable prices in local eateries. As this side of South Africa is on the Atlantic Ocean, the water is a lot colder than in the warm Indian Ocean to the east. But that doesn't stop swimmers from enjoying a bracing dip.
To name a few...
Tietiesbaai (Cape Columbine Nature Reserve ) 31.2km from St Helena Bay
Calypso Beach (on Langebaan Lagoon) 33.5km from St Helena Bay
Stompneusbaai (Shelley Point) 7.5km from St Helena Bay
Shelley Bay (Shelley Point) 7.5km from St Helena Bay
Paternoster Beach (Paternoster) 15km from St Helena Bay
Bluewater Bay 27.2km from St Helena Bay
Britannia Bay Beach 10km from St Helena Bay
Jacob's Bay Beach 28.6km from St Helena Bay |