What is the water and sand quality of the Breakfast Bay beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Breakfast Bay beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Breakfast Bay beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Breakfast Bay beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Breakfast Bay beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Breakfast Bay beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Breakfast Bay beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Breakfast Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Breakfast Bay beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Breakfast Bay beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Priscilla's Pancakes is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Breakfast Bay beach?

There are 490 places to stay in the Breakfast Bay beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Breakfast Bay beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4983894&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Belle Vue Pop-Up Garage Room</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4052574&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Thyme and Plaice</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6275782&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Little Swift</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5131033&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vermont Hermanus - views, sunny, right on the sea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1516463&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Dolphin House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2392201&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charming Fisante house</a></li></ul>

How far is the Breakfast Bay beach from parking?

The Breakfast Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Breakfast Bay beach?

There are 2 attractions near Breakfast Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Onrus beach located in 3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Breakfast Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Breakfast Bay beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Breakfast Bay beach (Western Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Breakfast Bay beach (Western Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Breakfast Bay beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Breakfast Bay beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Breakfast Bay beach with tiny bay

Breakfast Bay beach

Vermont, South Africa

6.2

#112 out of 121 in Western Cape 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Good for Snorkeling Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Vermont • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Melkhout street Playground

980m

Playground Cross street Playground

1.8km

Playground Roome street playground

1.8km

Playground Douglas street playground

2.2km

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

4km

Park 8 Stinkhout

1.1km

Park Vermont Salt Pan

1.7km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

1.7km

Park Flooi Pots

2.2km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

2.8km

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

3.7km

Park Magna Gardens

4.3km

Park Paradise Park

4.7km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

4.8km

Restaurant Priscilla's Pancakes

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Yaeli’s Bistro

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Davies Pools

1.9km

Cafe Coffee @ Davies Pool

7.8 - Very good 2km

Bar Tipples Onrus

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Coffee Shop selah coffee café

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Restaurant Moltenos

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 2.7km

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

2.2km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 3km

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

4.7km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

5.6km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

5.6km

Market Hermanus Country Market

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 8.8km

Museum Whale Museum

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 8.9km

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About

Breakfast Bay beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 112th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 86.6 km away from its center, the city of Kapstaden. It is one of the beaches of Vermont settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Vermont • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Melkhout street Playground

980m

Playground Cross street Playground

1.8km

Playground Roome street playground

1.8km

Playground Douglas street playground

2.2km

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

4km

Park 8 Stinkhout

1.1km

Park Vermont Salt Pan

1.7km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

1.7km

Park Flooi Pots

2.2km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

2.8km

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

3.7km

Park Magna Gardens

4.3km

Park Paradise Park

4.7km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

4.8km

Restaurant Priscilla's Pancakes

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Yaeli’s Bistro

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Davies Pools

1.9km

Cafe Coffee @ Davies Pool

7.8 - Very good 2km

Bar Tipples Onrus

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Coffee Shop selah coffee café

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Restaurant Moltenos

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 2.7km

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

2.2km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 3km

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

4.7km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

5.6km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

5.6km

Market Hermanus Country Market

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 8.8km

Museum Whale Museum

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 8.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Vermont Hermanus - views, sunny, right on the sea

210m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Vermont Hermanus - views, sunny, right on the sea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 570m from center

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260m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apartment Dolphin House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 520m from center

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260m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Charming Fisante house

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 620m from center

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310m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Spoelklippies

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 470m from center

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580m from the beach

Belle Vue Pop-Up Garage Room

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 300m from center

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810m from the beach

8 Very good

Little Swift

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Vermont • 660m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 20 min walk

Vermont Tidal Pool

5.8 Pleasant

2km

Davies pool

5 Tolerable

3.4km

Hawston beach

7.2 Good

3.9km

Sandbaai beach

6.7 Good

11.9km

Langbaai beach

7.3 Good

12.4km

Voelklip beach

7.8 Very good

13km

Grotto beach

8 Very good

13.4km

Kleinmond beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Vermont • 730m

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 86.6km

Transport

Airport

CPT • 71.3km

Bus Station

Swart H M • 46.1km

Train Station

Botrivier • 22.3km

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6.2 Pleasant

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6.2 Pleasant

Evelyn Marlowe

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This charming and secluded beach is a true gem. It's perfect for a day trip with the family, and the children will be thrilled to play in the soft sand dunes. However, it's important to note that there are no restroom facilities available on site.

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Sarai Valtair

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This serene beach locale is a true gem, located just a brief stroll away from Vermont. The tranquil atmosphere and stunning scenery make it the perfect spot to unwind and soak up some sun. With its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty, this beach is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Niklas Andersson.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

An excellent spot for a stroll and an ideal location to bring along your furry friends or little ones. The beach offers a serene atmosphere and breathtaking views that are sure to leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

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Ariella Valtair

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The views are amazing!

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Elise Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This petite beach is not frequently visited by tourists, making it the perfect escape from the bustling crowds. It's an idyllic spot to bask in the beauty of the sun as it descends, with uninterrupted views of the horizon.