Berg is a safe swimming place but the beach is often covered in kelp. The seemingly endless beach stretching from Hawston to Kleinmond is a beatiful stretch of sand but swimming is hazardous. Do not go in unless you are a very good swimmer and know the area. Fisherhaven - Not strictly a beach but the shores of the Bot river lagoon provide lots of spots to picnic and swim. The lagoon is a favourite with fisherman, windsurfers and waterskiers.
Tidals pools provide safe bathing and are popular with children.
The Marine Tidal pool below the Marine hotel has upgraded changeroom facilities and is a great place to swim or snorkel as it teems with sealife and fairly large fish. Fick's Pool in Westcliff is a smaller pool is well sheltered with a sandy bottom and has changerooms and toilets. The tidal pool at Schulphoek camp site provides a large pool and play area. At Onrus River camp site there is a tidal pool for campers and the public.