St James Beach Hot

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St James is a small coastal "village" along the False Bay coastline. Nestled beneath the mountains and the sea, it is a favorite swimming spot for families and children.

The tidal pool provides a safe swimming spot with lovely sandy/shelly beaches. The St James bathing houses/change rooms are a well known image from Cape Town and a must image to capture if you want to photograph Cape Town. These colourfull, wooden structures make for interesting and eye-catching photographs.

Keep an eye out for pelagic seabirds, southern right whales and the odd pod of common dolphins. African Black Oystercatchers are common residents. You can also walk along the coastal boardwalk that runs between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay.

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Photography

Best Time to Photograph

Sunrise is the best time to photograph. Check the tides too. Low tides makes accessing the wall of the tidal pool easier. With high tide there is more water and crashing seas.

Type of Photography

Seascapes

Best Time of Year

All year round

Photographic Tips

Take protection for your camera gear if the weather is bad.

Recommended Gear

A tripod and cable release is essential.

Highlights

Site Highlights

Colorful bathing/changing rooms.
Seascapes

Top Species

Footnotes

Season and Weather

Th St James tidal pool and beach is well protected from the south-easterly winds in summer.

Habitats

Location

Closest Town

St James

Getting There

St James beach is located Along main Road, between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. There is plenty parking along Main Road. You can also park at other stations like Lakeside or False Bay station and take the train to St James. This is also a great way to experience the False Bay Coastline. The St James tidal pool and beach is directly opposite St James Station.

Address

St James Beach

Map

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Author: Arne PurvesWebsite: http://www.arnepurves.co.zaEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About

Arne's passion for the environment, wildlife and conservation was instilled from an early age, leading to a career in nature conservation, first as a game ranger in the Natal Parks Board, a conservation officer with CapeNature and today in the City of Cape Town's Environmental Compliance Department. Photography is his creative medium of choice.

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