Santa Monica Beach lunch: Beachfront dining Cape Verde

The restaurant sits on the sand itself, not behind it.

A five-hour beach activity on Cape Verde's south coast combines hotel pickup, beachfront dining at Origens Santa Monica, and time to swim and rest on Santa Monica Beach. The restaurant, built from local stone and wood, serves Cape Verdean meals with fresh ingredients while you sit facing the Atlantic. The defining trait is the setting: the dining happens at the water's edge, not inland.

The experience

Five hours gives you time to settle in without rushing. A transfer picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Santa Monica Beach on the south coast of Cape Verde, where Origens Santa Monica sits directly on the sand. The restaurant is built from local stone and wood in a rustic-chic style, and every table faces the beach. You order from a menu of Cape Verdean dishes (fish fillet, pork, chicken breast, chicken legs, or a vegetarian option) each served with vegetables and your choice of chips or rice. Lunch is included.

The five hours span swimming in the Atlantic, eating at your table on the sand, and simply sitting with the view. The warm breeze and local music are part of the setup. The staff are trained to let the day move at its own pace. This is not a tour with stops and commentary. It is a beach day with a meal built into it, in a place most visitors to Cape Verde do not reach on their own.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• lunch with a choice of five dishes.
• five hours at the beach.
• beachfront seating at Origens Santa Monica.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boavista Go - Tours & Expeditions

Is this one for you?This is a shared activity, not a private one, so you dine and swim alongside other travelers. Choose it if you want a full beach day with a meal included and transportation arranged, rather than renting a car or finding the south coast on your own.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the menu at Origens Santa Monica?

Origens Santa Monica serves fish fillet, pork, chicken breast, chicken legs, and a vegetarian option, each with vegetables and your choice of chips or rice. All meals are included in the activity price.

Can I swim in the Atlantic at Santa Monica Beach?

Yes. Santa Monica Beach has clear Atlantic water and soft white sand. Swimming is part of the five-hour day, and you can spend as much time in the water as you want between arrival and departure.

Is the restaurant accessible for people with mobility needs?

Origens Santa Monica is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Transportation to and from the beach is also wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.