St James Tidal Pool

Built in 1903 on the False Bay coast between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, this one has a sandy floor rather than rock underfoot and no steps: you wade in from the edge. Most of it is shallow enough for children, with a deeper section towards the ocean side where the sea tops the wall at high tide. The Victorian bathing boxes behind it draw photographers early and late; showers, toilets and a changing room are on site, and it is about 30 minutes from the city.

Location

Main Road, St James

Saltwater pool

Yes

Tidal (rock pool)

Yes

Category: Beaches & Water

Tags: tidal pool, false bay, sandy floor, families, heritage

Coordinates: -34.118729, 18.4595675

Part of Cape Peninsula tidal pools cut into the rock

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