Blaauwberg Coast
The Blaauwberg Coast is the northern coastline of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
Cities
Understand
The Blaauwberg Coast is regarded as a hub for adventure and water sports. The towns and villages dotted along the coast are renowned for their laid-back atmosphere.
Get in
From Cape Town, travel north on the R27 (the west coast road).
Metrorail trains serve the southern fringes of Milnerton via its Northern line.
See
In Milnerton, the wooden bridge to Woodbridge Island (of course) is now a national heritage site, and the Milnerton Lighthouse is also a popular landmark found on the island.
In Melkbos, you can feed the ostriches at the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, which also has goats, geese and cheetahs.
Do
The Blaauwberg Coast boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the Cape Peninsula area. Visitors can take a stroll along the promenade, relax and sunbathe on the sand, or if they're more adventurous, take up surfing and kiteboarding.
You can experience the stunning views of Table Mountain from a number of beaches and vantage on the Blaauwberg Coast. Every angle has its own charm though the most panoramic of views of the mountain can be seen from the top of Blouberg Hill.
The bay on the west side of Bloubergstrand, known as 'Big Bay', has become a very popular windsurfing and kitesurfing spot due to the constant trade winds bringing a 1–3 m surf for a majority of the year.
Whale watching is good in the bay near Melkbos as the warm waters are a favourite spot for whales on their way round the Cape,
Ratanga Junction is a theme park near Milnerton.
Stay safe
The currents and waves along the Blaauwberg Coast can be quite rough. Be sure to only swim in designated areas where there are lifesavers on duty. Avoid getting deep into the water if you're not a confident swimmer.
Go next
Head towards the town of Durbanville in the hinterland, famous for its wine.