Beta beach

On the doorstep of the surrounding private houses is Beta Beach. It is a small, off-the-beaten-track beach with fabulous views of Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles. Huge granite boulders on each side help to shelter it from the wind. There are no waves, making it ideal for sunbathing and swimming. The beach has an atmosphere that makes it feel largely undiscovered. There are a few little beaches to explore.   Many visitors tend to head for the large boulders to sunbathe or to enjoy watching the sunset. You can walk across the rocks to the right of Beta Beach to find a smaller even more secluded beach.

Parking: Parking is limited, but there are two MyCity bus stops (Bakoven and Barley Bay)

Swimming: Yes

Fishing: Yes see the illustrated guide to sea fishing

Dog walking;  Yes off leash

Ablutions: Yes

Beach type:

Check the tides here

Check the sea temperature here

Victoria Road, Bakoven

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