What is the water and sand quality of the Davies pool?

The Davies pool is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Davies pool?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Davies pool, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Davies pool good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Davies pool does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Davies pool 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Davies pool secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Davies pool?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Davies pool.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coffee @ Davies Pool is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Davies pool?

There are 565 places to stay in the Davies pool area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Davies pool include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2658015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oude Schuur Boutique Guesthouse</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6186621&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Missions House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6804024&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Karibu Self-catering Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1404156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Strandloper Apartments</a></li></ul>

How far is the Davies pool from parking?

The Davies pool 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 Davies pool?

There are 3 attractions near Davies pool that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Onrus beach located in 1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Davies pool?

The month with the highest temperature in Davies pool 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?

Davies pool (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Davies pool (Western Cape) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Davies pool for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

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Davies pool

Hermanus, South Africa

#120 out of 121 in Western Cape 2

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

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Located within the settlement

Onrusrivier • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Cross street Playground

460m

Playground Roome street playground

470m

Playground Douglas street playground

480m

Playground Melkhout street Playground

1.1km

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

2km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

870m

Park Vermont Salt Pan

1km

Park Flooi Pots

1.1km

Park 8 Stinkhout

1.8km

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

1.9km

Park Magna Gardens

2.4km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

2.8km

Park Paradise Park

2.9km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

3.2km

Cafe Coffee @ Davies Pool

7.8 - Very good 140m

Cafe Davies Pools

370m

Restaurant Yaeli’s Bistro

9 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Moltenos

9 - Excellent 730m

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 780m

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 850m

Italian Restaurant Riposo Italian Eatery

9 - Excellent 900m

Cafe Charlies Fisheries and Cafe

940m

Cafe Tuck shop

8 - Very good 1km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 1km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

1km

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

2.8km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

3.6km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

3.6km

Market Hermanus Country Market

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 6.9km

Museum Whale Museum

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 6.9km

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About

Davies pool is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 120th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 87.8 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Onrusrivier settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.2 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Onrusrivier • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Cross street Playground

460m

Playground Roome street playground

470m

Playground Douglas street playground

480m

Playground Melkhout street Playground

1.1km

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

2km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

870m

Park Vermont Salt Pan

1km

Park Flooi Pots

1.1km

Park 8 Stinkhout

1.8km

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

1.9km

Park Magna Gardens

2.4km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

2.8km

Park Paradise Park

2.9km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

3.2km

Cafe Coffee @ Davies Pool

7.8 - Very good 140m

Cafe Davies Pools

370m

Restaurant Yaeli’s Bistro

9 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Moltenos

9 - Excellent 730m

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 780m

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 850m

Italian Restaurant Riposo Italian Eatery

9 - Excellent 900m

Cafe Charlies Fisheries and Cafe

940m

Cafe Tuck shop

8 - Very good 1km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 1km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

1km

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

2.8km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

3.6km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

3.6km

Market Hermanus Country Market

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 6.9km

Museum Whale Museum

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 6.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier • 400m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

520m 7 min walk

Vermont Tidal Pool

5.8 Pleasant

2km

Breakfast Bay beach

6.2 Pleasant

2.1km

Sandbaai beach

6.7 Good

4.5km

Hawston beach

7.2 Good

9.9km

Langbaai beach

7.3 Good

10.4km

Voelklip beach

7.8 Very good

11km

Grotto beach

8 Very good

14.6km

Kleinmond beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Onrusrivier • 620m

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 87.8km

Transport

Airport

CPT • 72.4km

Bus Station

Swart H M • 47km

Train Station

Botrivier • 21.5km

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Larissa Delacroix

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

If you're a fan of invigorating dips in chilly waters, this beach is a must-visit destination for you. It's also an ideal spot for kids to try their hand at fishing with buckets and nets. For optimal results, I recommend using green nets that blend in with the surrounding sea plants.

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Kane Andersson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is an absolute marvel, with its stunning scenery and crystal-clear waters that invite you to take a refreshing dip. It's also an ideal spot to grab a cup of coffee or indulge in some delicious ice cream while enjoying the view. I highly recommend making a stop at this beach if you find yourself in the vicinity.

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Sarai Valtair

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a haven for both young and old. The rock pools provide endless entertainment for little ones, while the grassy areas offer a serene spot for older kids to unwind with a good book or simply bask in the warm sun. Parents can also find solace in the tranquility of the beach, enjoying some much-needed alone time. Additionally, the coffee stand is a lifesaver on chilly days, serving up warm beverages to keep you cozy, and on hot days, it's the perfect spot to grab a refreshing ice cream treat. The snacks are also reasonably priced, making it easy to indulge without breaking the bank.

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Lila Johnson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is the perfect destination for a refreshing morning swim. It caters to a wide range of visitors, from young children to families and individuals of all ages. Additionally, there is a charming kiosk where one can purchase a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee and tea.

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Johannesville

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

During our journey on the R44, I stumbled upon this hidden gem. The tranquility and serenity of this location are unparalleled, and it is the perfect spot for families to enjoy together. The VOS trail offers a delightful stroll that is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Our time here was truly a remarkable experience.