St James Tidal Pool: Arguably one of Cape Town’s most well-known and popular tidal pools, you’ll find this one below the railway line, in the seaside suburb of St James, which is tucked neatly between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. During summer, the beach and tidal pool become especially busy, so it’s best to get there in the early morning to beat the crowds, and have a refreshing dip in peace.
Walking along the Whalebone Pier is a fun experience when in Umhlanga Rocks. Many visitors come to the Whalebone Pier early morning in the hopes of spotting a dolphin or two. The pier also offers panoramic vistas of the roaring sea. Sunsets, as seen from the Whalebone Pier, make for stunning sights to behold. There are also a few benches along the pier where you may sit with your loved ones and spend some quality time.
The Umhlanga Lighthouse is fully automated, though its form is hand captured by local artists whose works are sold to foreigners chartering international waters with framed fragile portraits of this sturdy structure. Mistress of memorabilia and master of light since 1954, this 21m high circular concrete tower has a light range of 24 sea miles at a focal plane height of 25 meters above high sea level. It has never been attended by a lighthouse keeper with the official warden residing at the adjacent original beach cottage of the area, now the Oyster Beach Hotel.
Cars in the Park is the biggest event of this nature in the country. More than 2500 vintage and classic vehicles built before 1985 are displayed by more than 100 clubs and a number of private individuals at POMC – CARS in the PARK.
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