The broad stretch of Fish Hoek beach is lined with changing rooms, cafes and a yacht club, and is popular with families and the sailing fraternity. Regattas are held regularly, and catamarans and Hobie Cats often line the beach. Jager’s Walk, a pleasant pathway overlooking sea and beach, runs along the edge of the bay.

The M4 continues northwards, staying close to the shore. It passes through the seaside suburb of St. James which has a small, safe family beach and is characterized by a row of wooden bathing huts that have all been painted in bright primary colours.

At the picturesque little fishing harbour of Kayk Bay, the daily catches of fresh fish, particularly snoek, are sold directly from the bats. The height of the snoek season varies, but usually extends from June to July.