Cape Town has no shortage of iconic sights – Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the V&A Waterfront to name a few – but few are as instantly recognisable or photogenic as the colourful beach huts of Muizenberg.
Perched along the edge of False Bay, these bold, bright Victorian-style huts line the white sands like a postcard brought to life.
But they’re more than just eye candy – they’re a symbol of Cape Town’s coastal culture and a key stop on any traveller’s itinerary.
A flash of colour along Muizenberg’s coast
Muizenberg’s beach huts are simple structures – small, uniform, and painted in every colour of the rainbow. But their impact is big.
Against the backdrop of pale sand, deep blue sea, and dramatic sky, they pop with personality. They’re a photographer’s dream and Instagram gold, drawing travellers from across the world for that perfect shot.
But what’s happening to the huts?
Well, these iconic beach huts will soon be undergoing significant changes as part of Muizenberg’s comprehensive beachfront upgrade.
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that the existing eight huts will be replaced with new structures that replicate the original design, colours, and patterns, ensuring the preservation of Muizenberg’s historic aesthetic
The existing beach huts will also be removed from their current location as the new upgraded promenade will be further inland. They will only be moved back by two metres.
The beach huts will need to be dismantled in order to be moved, and are likely to be damaged during the process. This is also the reason why new like-for-like huts will be built to replace them.
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