Four consecutive crescents are demarcated by boulders into First, Second, Third and Fourth. A little-known fifth, called Moses, is accessed via rocks from First. Fourth and Third are overlooked by dinky beach bungalows on vegetated slopes that curve into a fairly dense cluster of mid-century apartments that loom above First and Second.
How to get there: Several staircases thread through the bungalows and apartments from Victoria Road. The Ridge, closest to Fourth Beach, has the fewest stairs. Weekends can get busy – it’s worth booking a taxi or catching the MyCiTi 108 or 109 to Victoria Road.
Insider tip: Fourth, the largest and most accessible, is busy on weekends: volleyball players, lifesaver trainers, cold-water swimmers and a lovely kayak excursion. Kayak Clifton will paddle you out past the Ridge to visit the Cape fur seals, then into the rock pools around Maiden’s Cove; the view alone – dwarfed by Lion’s Head – is worth it.
Bakoven
Comprising dinky little Beta beach, usually sheltered from the wind, with enormous boulders creating a wave-free cove, lapped by waters deep enough for you to leap into before sprawling on the sun-warmed rock. Just a little farther along is Bali Beach, offering similarly calm waters.
How to get there: Turn into Beta Close from Victoria Road. You’ll be very lucky to find a parking spot so take the 108 or 109 MyCiTi, or an Uber, then follow the footpath between the houses to the beach.
Insider tip: There is a Bootlegger on Victoria Road that serves good coffee and the best gluten-free bread – ask for the Hannam Fiveseed, well toasted.
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