Muizenberg is located against a mountainside on one side (Silvermine section of mountain range extending from Table Mountain), vleiland on another (vlei is Afrikaans for wetland) and the False Bay coastline on the south. Its location close to the poverty stricken Cape Flats in the interior probably contributes to the wide spectrum of wealthy right through to dilapidated sections within the boundaries of this relatively small town.

Muizenberg Beach
While the town offers a limited offering of shops, coffee shops and restaurants - mostly in its main road or close to the beachfront - its main attraction is its sand beach. Muizenberg Beach is popular with families, especially those with toddlers. It also features brightly coloured Victorian-style bathing boxes (changing rooms), similar to those at the nearby St. James.

The downside of the beach is that facilities created there in a previous era have since become outdated and even a bit tacky. It features a pavilion-type development, similar to those at some British resorts, whic houses a swimming pool, water slides, toilets, changing rooms and snack shops. While some may like this rather commercial environment most Capetonians find it strange being used to more pristine beach environments.

Muizenberg beach marks the beginning of a 40km sand belt along the northern shore of False Bay, which extends all the way to Strand and Gordon's Bay. Apart from families, the beach is also popular with novice surfers. A scenic coastal path runs ±1km along the rocky coastline between Muizenberg and St. James. For information on other Cape Town beaches, click here.

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