Sandy Bay, Naturist beach in Cape Town, South Africa

Sandy Bay is a beach on the west side of the Karbonkelberg, just south of Llandudno and hidden from the Hout Bay road. It lies on one of the last stretches of natural coastline on the Cape Peninsula, with no direct vehicle access.

Sandy Bay lies on one of the last remaining stretches of natural coastline on the Cape coast, on the road between Cape Town and Cape Point beside Llandudno. With no direct vehicle access, it became known as an unofficial nudist beach, since walkers cannot easily disturb the privacy of bathers.

Sandy Bay is an unofficial nudist beach: there is no vehicle access, which keeps passers-by from disturbing the privacy of those who bathe without clothes. Bathers spread along the sand in informal groups, and the absence of facilities and of a through route leaves the shore to them.

Access comes via a footpath from Llandudno or from Hout Bay, with the first route being shorter but steeper. There are no facilities on-site, so bring water and sun protection, and pay attention to tides.

A freshwater stream runs down the hillside and meets the beach in a natural pool where visitors can cool off. This calm water offers a pleasant change from the salt water of the ocean.