Boulders Beach
Public beach · Cape Town ·
Home to African penguins, a sheltered beach with granite boulders
Home to African penguins, a sheltered beach with granite boulders
"Home to an African penguin colony on a white-sand beach strewn with truck-sized boulders, this is best approached via the lesser-known southern entrance where you can walk on the sand for a much more intimate, close experience than the boardwalk at the north entrance." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A unique coastal spot famed for its resident penguin colony, offering a family-friendly wildlife experience and a memorable seaside attraction distinct from typical beach visits." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A white-sand beach notable for its resident African penguin colony set against a backdrop of huge, truck-sized granite boulders; visitors can observe waddling penguins up close. For a more intimate experience, use the lesser-known southern entrance that allows beach access rather than staying on the boardwalk." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A unique coastal site famous for its resident penguin colony, offering visitors the chance to observe penguins in a natural coastal setting—an especially appealing addition to a longer trip during prime beach weather months." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A coastal reserve known for its resident penguin colony, this beach offers close-up wildlife viewing and seaside scenery—though the ocean water remains quite cold for swimming most days." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
