Brighton Beach
District of Durban
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.858 and 31.029 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 51' 28" and E 31° 1' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:02 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 5:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Brighton Beach

The district Brighton Beach of Durban in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a district located in South Africa about 337 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 29th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
24°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mackaya Bella Guest House

Address
2,9 mi
137 Penzance Road
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Calabash Bay Four Bedroom Villa

Address
6,5 mi
Calabash Bay
Treasure Beach
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hope House

Address
6,5 mi
Calabash Bay
Treasure Beach
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Roseland House

Address
2,2 mi
291 Helen Joseph road
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 20:00


Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,4 mi
437 Marine Drive
Bluff
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sparkling Star Bed & Breakfast

Address
2,4 mi
70 ZK Matthews Road
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sunset Resort & Villas

Address
6,5 mi
Calabash Bay
Treasure Beach
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Terebinte Guest House

Address
2,3 mi
62 J B Marks Road (prev Chelmsford)
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Albany

Address
0,1 mi
225 Anton Lembede Street
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Royal Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
267 Smith Street
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal or UKZN is a university with five campuses all located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.

Located at -29.8675, 30.9808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2004, Association of Commonwealth Universities, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Kingsmead Cricket Ground

Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Its stated capacity is 25,000, although grass terracing makes up part of the viewing area. The 'end names' are the Umgeni End (north) and the Old Fort Road End (south). It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins.

Located at -29.8501, 31.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Durban, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

UShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare theme park which was opened in April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 4 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour. It was the first phase in the redevelopment of the Durban Point.

Located at -29.8674, 31.0459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in South Africa, Aquaria in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Visitor attractions in Durban, 2004 establishments in South Africa

Durban University of Technology

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 by the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and was previously known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has four campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2005, around 20 000 students were enrolled.

Located at -29.8514, 31.0072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Durban, Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2002, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology (abbreviated MUT; formerly Mangosuthu Technikon) is a University of Technology situated on the outskirts of Durban, South Africa, on a site overlooking the Indian Ocean. The majority of students speak Zulu and it is situated near the T section in Umlazi.

Located at -29.9701, 30.9137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa

Durban street circuit

The Durban street circuit is a 3.283 kilometres temporary street circuit located in Durban, South Africa which is 300 metres from Durban's North Beach and 800 metres from Durban's CBD. It was used for the A1 Grand Prix from 2005 to 2008. The A1 Grand Prix race held on this circuit was the first international open-wheel automobile race held in the country since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. The 2006 event attracted more than 105,000 spectators despite restricted seating (22 000).

Located at -29.8383, 31.0344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in South Africa, A1 Grand Prix circuits, Sports venues in Durban

Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal

Bluff or The Bluff is a geographical area, containing seven suburbs, in Durban, eThekwini metropolitan municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Within the area referred to as "The Bluff" lie the suburbs of Brighton Beach, Grosvenor, King's Rest, Ocean View, Fynnland, Treasure Beach and Wentworth. The name of the area is derived from the long bluff - two ancient sand dunes on which most of the suburbs lie.

Located at -29.9247, 31.0039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Berea, Durban

The Berea is a ridge above the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on the northern side which overlooks the city centre and the Indian Ocean. Berea is also used as a collective designation for the suburbs in the area. It has been described as the area between the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Burman Bush Nature Reserve. Some of the oldest mansions in Durban were built in this once forested area.

Located at -29.8508, 30.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) is a large convention centre in Durban, South Africa. The venue has hosted the International AIDS Conference in 2000, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1999, and the Non-Aligned Movement in 2004. It hosted the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will host the COP17 meeting in 2011. It is situated next to the Durban Exhibition Centre ("Expo"), built in the 1980s http://www. icc. co. za/About. aspxhttp://www. articlesnatch.

Located at -29.8536, 31.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Durban, Convention centres in South Africa

King Zwelithini Stadium

King Zwelithini Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Umlazi, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was initially set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2010 and brought up to FIFA standards. However, since teams will be residing in the north of Durban, it was decided that King Zwelithini Stadium is too far away for practice sessions.

Located at -29.9714, 30.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Durban

Dick King

Richard Philip "Dick" King (1813 – 1871) was an English trader and colonist at Port Natal, a British trading station in the region now known as KwaZulu-Natal. He is best known for a historic horseback ride in 1842, where he completed a journey of 960 kilometres in 10 days, in order to request help for the besieged British garrison at Port Natal (now the Old Fort, Durban).

Located at -29.8617, 31.0254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1813 births, 1871 deaths, Anglo-African people, English businesspeople, History of KwaZulu-Natal, Endurance riding, 1820 Settlers

Battle of Congella

The Battle of Congella, beginning 23 May 1842, was between British and Boer forces.

Located at -29.8511, 31.0261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Zulu, History of KwaZulu-Natal

Airlink Flight 8911

Airlink Flight 8911 was a positioning flight from Durban International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport that crashed into the grounds of Merebank Secondary School shortly after takeoff at around 8:00 a.m. local time on September 24, 2009, injuring the three occupants of the aircraft and one on the ground. The captain of the flight subsequently died of his injuries on October 7, 2009.

Located at -29.955, 30.9706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aviation accidents and incidents in 2009, Aviation accidents and incidents in South Africa, 2009 in South Africa, History of Durban, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error

Natal Observatory

The Natal Observatory was an astronomical observatory in the Colony of Natal (now the KwaZulu-Natal province of the Republic of South Africa) from 1882 to 1911. The most important work carried out there was a study of the motion of the moon.

Located at -29.8472, 31.0064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa

Umbilo River

The Umbilo River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The mouth of the river is situated in Durban harbour. The Umbilo River forms part of the Durban Metro's d'Moss trail and conservation efforts.

Located at -29.85, 30.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of South Africa

Educor

Educor is a premier supplier of tertiary education in South Africa. Educor is an abbreviation for the Education Investment Corporation Limited. They are the largest provider of private education in Southern Africa. They provide Higher, Further and Vocational education via face-to-face classes, distance learning and online learning. They also offer full-time and part-time studies, providing people from all walks of life with access to education.

Located at -29.8379, 30.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley is a Natural Heritage Park in Durban, South Africa. It was established to provide protection for the Natal White Stinkwood and other forest giants of the coastal climax forest. Another rare tree that occurs here is Oxyanthus pyriformis which is endemic to the Durban area and to Ongoye Forest. Pigeon Valley was developed as a Nature Reserve in 1989 and is about 10ha in extent.

Located at -29.8644, 30.9886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Nature reserves in South Africa

Durban Botanic Gardens

The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanic gardens. The gardens cover an area of 15 hectares in a subtropical climate.

Located at -29.8467, 31.0067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, 1849 establishments, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban cenotaph

The Durban cenotaph was erected in Farewell Square, Durban, South Africa, as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War I. Standing about 11 metres (36 feet) high, the monument is built of granite decorated with glazed ceramic tiles depicting two angels raising the soul of a dead soldier. The vivid colour of the figurative decoration makes the cenotaph possibly unique among World War I memorials of its kind.

Located at -29.8587, 31.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cenotaphs, Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Art Deco architecture, World War I memorials, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban railway station

Durban railway station is the central railway station in the city of Durban, South Africa, located between Umgeni Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue just to the north of the central business district. It is the terminus of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the hub of a network of Metrorail commuter rail services that stretch as far as KwaDukuza (Stanger) to the north, Kelso to the south, and Cato Ridge inland.

Located at -29.8447, 31.0225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Metrorail (South Africa) stations, Shosholoza Meyl stations

John Ross House (Durban, South Africa)

The John Ross House in Durban, South Africa is a 33-storey skyscraper on Victoria Embanmkent. It is named after "John Ross", who at the age of 15 walked from Port Natal to Delagoa Bay and back to procure medicine and supplies. His statue stands outside the building. On top of the tower is the Roma Revolving Restaurant. The building is 109 metres (358 feet) high and was renovated in 2009.

Located at -29.8608, 31.0301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Skyscrapers in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Restaurants in South Africa, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants

SJ Smith Stadium

SJ Smith Stadium is a multi-use stadium at the Lamontville district, in the Chatsworth suburb of Durban, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was the home venue of Durban Stars and African Wanderers during the 2010-11 season of Vodacom League.

Located at -29.9492, 30.9514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban, Soccer venues in South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban (formerly the Durban & Coast Local Division and commonly known as the Durban High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It sits at Durban and has general jurisdiction over the coastal districts of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a local division subordinate to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg, and as such it does not have its own Judge President but is under the leadership of the Judge President of the Pietermaritzburg court.

Located at -29.8621, 31.0194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Trams in Durban

The Durban tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Durban, South Africa, for nearly 70 years until the end of the 1940s.

Located at -29.8586, 31.0222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Passenger rail transport in South Africa, Tram transport in South Africa, Transport in Durban

Overport

Overport is a hilly residential area in Durban, South Africa. The name Overport is commonly used to refer to the suburbs of Overport, Sydenham, Sparks and parts of Essenwood, with the part of Sydenham west of Brickfield Road usually called Asherville rather than Overport. The name Overport was coined by William Hartley, the eighth Mayor of Durban for an estate he developed in what had up to then been called West Hill.

Located at -29.8333, 31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban