Crystal Pools is about 15 km from Gordons Bay and about 15 Km from Coolbay. Crystal Pools is a long walk but you have to park at the bridge just opposite kogelbaai or kogelbay. Going there in the summer is another story. Its gets really hot and the walk to crystal pools is quite far. There are also baboons and the time we were there a lady got her bag grabbed by a baboon and they had a feast with her thing in it.

The walk to Crystal Pools is also fun since there are many places on the road to the pools itself where one can swim. While the pool itself is very deep one should not jump off the cliffs into the water since its dangerous and many people have died doing so. The water is clear but some parts are very deep and also scary.

Crystal Pools is a great place to go and relax for the day. Or to take a hike up the mountain. The views are brilliant and the walk is great for doing photography. On the way to Crystal Pools you can also see Cape Town, Table mountain and Fish hoek from a distance.