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ViewpointBantry Bay
The Rock
- 4.8836 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Rocky seaside viewpoint on Ocean View Drive in Bantry Bay, popular for sunset views toward Clifton and the Twelve Apostles.
Quick answers
The Rock in short
When is The Rock open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Rock?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Rock indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is The Rock good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Rock cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The Rock?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Rock?
About 45 minutes.
Where is The Rock?
405 Ocean View Dr, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Rock
- 2 Saunders Rock Beach · 14 min
- 3 Clifton 3rd Beach · 15 min
- 4 mischu coffee · 17 min
- 5 Clifton 4th Beach · 18 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 836 reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Sundowners
- Picnics
- Ocean views
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset and ocean views, relaxing, good picnic spot
Around Bantry Bay
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowSaunders Rock BeachBeach · 14 min walk
Good nowClifton 3rd BeachBeach · 15 min walk
Good nowmischu coffeeCafé · 17 min walk
Good nowClifton 4th BeachBeach · 18 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.