Flanking the lower slopes of Signal Hill above the main coast road out of Cape Town City centre lie the popular suburbs of Greenpoint, De Waterkant and Fresnaye which all offer great sea views and stunning Atlantic Seaboard Accommodation, and easy access to the City and nearby beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay.
The incredibly scenic Atlantic Seabord extends 50 kilometres to the south west of Cape Town all the way to the Cape of Good Hope. The pretty coastal villages of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Misty Cliffs all make perfect places to relax and explore this breathtakingly beautiful coastline, with its sandy beaches, rugged mountains, a national park, penguins and more – all just an hour or so from Cape Town city centre.
The Atlantic Seaboard never fails to lift one‚ spirits, with the glistening Atlantic Ocean on one side and majestic Twelve Apostles and the soft slopes of Lions Head on the other. This absolutely stunning stretch of coast is connected by the most scenic, spectacular ride along Victoria Road. Now that this truly beautiful part of the coast is so sought after, properties on this stretch of the South African Cote d‚ÄôAzur can fetch enormous prices.
Wind free Fresnaye; upper Sea Point with sweeping views from Signal Hill’s slopes; elite Bantry Bay and Llandudno and the mansions of Camps Bay and Clifton will bring your attention as you drive along the coast
The Atlantic Seaboard encompasses the residential suburbs of Mouille Point, Green Point, Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Llandudno, Hout Bay, Noordhoeck and Kommetje, all of which offer luxurious villas, guest houses and self-catering apartments with easy access to some of the world‚ it’s finest beaches, including the sands of Clifton, the untouched rocks boulders of Llandudno and the famous Camps Bay beach.
Our hand-picked selection of quality rental properties in these areas can be viewed below, followed by some further information on these various destinations
Explore Clifton's four sheltered beaches, Camps Bay's palm-lined sands and the secluded cove at Llandudno.
Walk, run or cycle along the scenic promenade stretching from Mouille Point to Sea Point.
Drive one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads, carved into the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
Climb Lion's Head at sunrise or full moon for 360° views of the city, Table Mountain and the Atlantic.
Enjoy world-class restaurants and sundowner spots overlooking the ocean all along the coastline.
Take a boat trip to Duiker Island's seal colony and visit the weekend Bay Harbour Market.
The Atlantic Seaboard is the stretch of coastline west of Table Mountain, running from the V&A Waterfront and Mouille Point through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay to Llandudno and Hout Bay.
The Atlantic is cold, usually 12°C to 16°C in summer, thanks to the Benguela current. It is refreshing on hot days, and most of our villas have private pools.
Camps Bay is very popular with families for its beach, tidal pool and restaurants. Sea Point offers the promenade and public pool, while Llandudno and Bakoven are quieter and more secluded.
Most Atlantic Seaboard suburbs are between 5 and 20 minutes from the city centre by car.
Cape Town’s summer south-easterly wind can be strong, but areas such as Clifton, Bantry Bay and parts of Camps Bay are relatively sheltered.
