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Clifton 1st Beach

Beach · Clifton · Atlantic Seaboard

Off-leash

Dogs can run free here.

When: None - free-running all year

Good to know

Only Clifton beach open to dogs in summer. Steep stairs down.

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Last checked: 04 Nov 2026. Source: Time Out Cape Town, 26 Aug 2026. Rules can change, so check the signs on site.

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