Seaforth Beach — Attraction in Cape Town Ward 61

Staying here a month to get as many penguin moments as possible. :) The beach stairs and surrounds are under construction and they could use much better signs for the penguins. They do have a roped off area, but when they cross over it, I've seen people (adults and children) chase them. As a conservationist and lover of animals, chasing endangered animals is not good. They should have signs in many launguages explaining what good and respectful behavior is around the penguins so we can all to a better job of protecting them. For reviewers that see no penguins...they are coming at the wrong time of day. We see them everyday at dusk when they come home. So cute. They are the best! The beach is very...

If you don’t walk and are unaware of it in the first place, you’ll probably miss this beach because the main road sits quite high up and completely overlooks the beach and the complex above it.

The beach is beautiful and has a presence of many birds besides the main attraction, the African Penguin. You can also see cranes and other marine birds frolicking in the shallow waters.

There is a popular restaurant right next to the beach that is a must visit as well as many other small little sit downs in the vicinity.

Perfect for a...

Be aware that construction is taking place there at the moment.

But, what a phenomenal spot! Because it was during the week, it was full but not packed. Find a lovely spot under the trees to have lunch and then moved down closer to the water.

Water is calm, an occasional small ripple as the tide came i, but it was clear, clean water on white sand. You can literally see the schools of tiny fish under the surface, close to the shore...