St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa Feb 7, 2024

St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa

St. James Beach, nestled along the Cape Town coastline, is a small, sheltered beach, popular for its row of vibrant Victorian bathing boxes that add a kaleidoscope of colour against the azure ocean backdrop. The ambiance is perfect for leisurely strolls and soaking up the sun"s warmth while observing the rhythmic ebb and flow of the tides. However, it"s the St. James Tidal Pool that steals the spotlight—a protected bathing area teeming with small marine life. Built between rugged rocks, the pool offers crystal-clear waters for a tranquil swimming experience. The pool is warm compared to the ocean and is perfect for floating around without worrying about strong currents, making it a safe water playground for kids and adults.

© AmazingAerialAgency/Adobe

palette

Today in History

Feb 7, 2025Blue hour in Trondheim, Norway
Feb 7, 2026Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Aug 16, 2024Roller coaster in Nagashima Spa Land, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Aug 22, 2024Ocean City, Maryland, USA
Jun 2, 2025Skipper butterfly on an Echinacea flower
Sep 21, 2023Inside the Nobel Peace Centre, Oslo, Norway
Jan 17, 2024Eurasian wolf
Nov 23, 2024Spiral aloe, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Dec 22, 2023Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Feb 2, 2025Alpine marmot
Nov 11, 2023Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy
Sep 11, 2024Eltz Castle, Germany
Dec 19, 2024Sibiu Christmas Market, Romania
Aug 28, 2025Great white egret, Hungary
Jun 23, 2024Dhaka, Bangladesh
Apr 25, 2024Adélie penguins, Antarctica
May 17, 2024African elephants, Tanzania
May 14, 2025Porto Flavia, Sulcis-Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy
Jan 6, 2025Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
Feb 22, 2025Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 23, 2023Chinstrap penguins
Sep 30, 2023Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA
Oct 11, 2024Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 24, 2024Bodie State Historic Park, California, United States
Jan 12, 2024Bukhansan National Park, South Korea
Sep 29, 2025Rainbow houses, Netherlands
Feb 16, 2025Humpback whale mother and calf
May 11, 2024Indigo bunting
Feb 29, 2024Eurasian red squirrel
May 13, 2025Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile
Feb 7, 2026Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia
Jul 12, 2024Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA