Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
A must go! On windy days the cable car might be closed. Check the weather before you plan to go up.
There are beautiful hikes on the mountain. Take comfortable shoes and plenty of water and something warm. (If it’s cloudy) Weather conditions changes very quickly. You can hike up and take the cable car down. Leave from Platteklip Trail starting Point.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdA must go! On windy days the cable car might be closed. Check the weather before you plan to go up.
There are beautiful hikes on the mountain. Take comfortable shoes and plenty of water and something warm. (If it’s cloudy) Weather conditions changes very quickly. You can hike up and take the cable car down. Leave from Platteklip Trail starting Point.
Beautiful nature reserve and great for hiking. Take the scenic route via Camps Bay and Noordhoek. On route, take in breathtaking views of the ocean via Chapman’s Peak and stop at the lookout point for a selfie.
Stop at the Farm house in Noordhoek Village for a snack or visit some of the wine farms in the area. Travel around back via Smitswinkel Valley and Simon’s Town (visit the Simons Town Waterfront)
A lovely beach to go to is Windmill and Fisherman’s beach)
The Boulder beach is also great where you can visit the Penguin Sanctuary nearby.
160 locals recommend
Cape Point
Beautiful nature reserve and great for hiking. Take the scenic route via Camps Bay and Noordhoek. On route, take in breathtaking views of the ocean via Chapman’s Peak and stop at the lookout point for a selfie.
Stop at the Farm house in Noordhoek Village for a snack or visit some of the wine farms in the area. Travel around back via Smitswinkel Valley and Simon’s Town (visit the Simons Town Waterfront)
A lovely beach to go to is Windmill and Fisherman’s beach)
The Boulder beach is also great where you can visit the Penguin Sanctuary nearby.
Beautiful drive and scenic area with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean
A short trip with car from Tamboerskloof via Camps Bay
94 locals recommend
Chapmans Peak
Beautiful drive and scenic area with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean
A short trip with car from Tamboerskloof via Camps Bay
Signal Hill is a beautiful lookout point over the City with Table Mountain on the one side and the City on the other side. Drive along the back of Lions Head and stop at Signal Hill.
Also the same spot where you launch for a Paragliding experience.
Just a few minutes drive or long walk (40 minutes from the house).
Walk up next to the house and cross the road at the top into the woods and security hut.
Keep left and you will find steps leading up towards a trail. (Don’t hike here after sunset)
Keep left towards Lions Head & tar road, if you turn right behind the security hut, stay right and follow the walk way that circles around back to Poyser Road. (Tip. Best to stay away from walking the trail above Vista High School, Schotschekloof and Bo-Kaap area)
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Signal Hill is a beautiful lookout point over the City with Table Mountain on the one side and the City on the other side. Drive along the back of Lions Head and stop at Signal Hill.
Also the same spot where you launch for a Paragliding experience.
Just a few minutes drive or long walk (40 minutes from the house).
Walk up next to the house and cross the road at the top into the woods and security hut.
Keep left and you will find steps leading up towards a trail. (Don’t hike here after sunset)
Keep left towards Lions Head & tar road, if you turn right behind the security hut, stay right and follow the walk way that circles around back to Poyser Road. (Tip. Best to stay away from walking the trail above Vista High School, Schotschekloof and Bo-Kaap area)
Visit the Simons Town Waterfront to shop for antiques and art. Look for seals at the Harbour.
The Salty Sea Dog has great fish and chips take aways.
Say hello to Able Seaman Just Nuisance (the Great Dane)
Shop for some African arts and crafts
Popular kayaking trips are available (065 707 4444 make an appointment)
315 locals recommend
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StVisit the Simons Town Waterfront to shop for antiques and art. Look for seals at the Harbour.
The Salty Sea Dog has great fish and chips take aways.
Say hello to Able Seaman Just Nuisance (the Great Dane)
Shop for some African arts and crafts
Popular kayaking trips are available (065 707 4444 make an appointment)
Take the scenic drive from Camps Bay and find this little harbour bay with a working harbour and take a short boat trip, get fish and chips at Snoekies or Fish on the Rocks at the Harbour or visit the Bay Harbour Markets on the weekend. Visit the Chapman’s Peak Hotel or Mariner’s Wharf Harbour Front Emporium for great seafood
168 locals recommend
Hout Bay
Take the scenic drive from Camps Bay and find this little harbour bay with a working harbour and take a short boat trip, get fish and chips at Snoekies or Fish on the Rocks at the Harbour or visit the Bay Harbour Markets on the weekend. Visit the Chapman’s Peak Hotel or Mariner’s Wharf Harbour Front Emporium for great seafood
Stunning beautiful beach for enjoying the sun and if you are brave, to swim. It’s secluded and smaller than Camps bay The water is cold, but tolerable.
Our favorite
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeStunning beautiful beach for enjoying the sun and if you are brave, to swim. It’s secluded and smaller than Camps bay The water is cold, but tolerable.
Our favorite
Another beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the African sun and sea.
46 locals recommend
St James Beach
Main RoadAnother beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the African sun and sea.
Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Take the Red bus or hire car and drive around the Cape Peninsula.
From the house drive up Kloof Nek towards Camps Bay, around to Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough and Smitswinkel Valley and finally you will reach Simonstown.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadVisit the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Take the Red bus or hire car and drive around the Cape Peninsula.
From the house drive up Kloof Nek towards Camps Bay, around to Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough and Smitswinkel Valley and finally you will reach Simonstown.
Cocktails or Sundowners
Best for anything – from a refreshing post-beach drink to a sophisticated night out.
Cost Cocktails: R65 – R160
Glass of MCC: around R120
Good to know On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, resident DJs will take you on a musical journey as they spin cool tunes from 5pm to 9pm.
Opening times Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 10pm
Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
Contact 021 286 5075, reservations@chinchillarooftop.co.za
Where to find it Chinchilla, Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
45 locals recommend
Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Victoria RoadBest for anything – from a refreshing post-beach drink to a sophisticated night out.
Cost Cocktails: R65 – R160
Glass of MCC: around R120
Good to know On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, resident DJs will take you on a musical journey as they spin cool tunes from 5pm to 9pm.
Opening times Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 10pm
Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
Contact 021 286 5075, reservations@chinchillarooftop.co.za
Where to find it Chinchilla, Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdBest for soaking in the last of the evening sun on one of the in-pool loungers.
Cost Cocktails: R90 – R325
Glass of MCC: around R180
Please note A minimum spend of R500 per person is required for use of the pool and loungers, subject to availability, to be settled on arrival.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 11am – 8pm (weather-permitting)
Contact 021 437 1287, manager@baptisterooftop.co.za
Where to find it The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, 201 The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Baptiste
Best for soaking in the last of the evening sun on one of the in-pool loungers.
Cost Cocktails: R90 – R325
Glass of MCC: around R180
Please note A minimum spend of R500 per person is required for use of the pool and loungers, subject to availability, to be settled on arrival.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 11am – 8pm (weather-permitting)
Contact 021 437 1287, manager@baptisterooftop.co.za
Where to find it The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, 201 The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Tobago's Restaurant, Bar and Terrace
Granger Bay BoulevardBest for special-occasion drinks, relaxed get-togethers with friends, family or even colleagues.
Good to know More of a teetotaller? Try Tea by the Sea – a luxe afternoon tea with all the quintessential sweet treats. And if you like live music, arrive between 6pm and 9pm (Thursday – Sunday) for live music.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 7am – 2am (alcohol served from 11am)
Contact 021 437 9000, restaurants@12apostles.co.za
Where to find it The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
8 locals recommend
The Leopard Bar
Victoria RoadBest for special-occasion drinks, relaxed get-togethers with friends, family or even colleagues.
Good to know More of a teetotaller? Try Tea by the Sea – a luxe afternoon tea with all the quintessential sweet treats. And if you like live music, arrive between 6pm and 9pm (Thursday – Sunday) for live music.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 7am – 2am (alcohol served from 11am)
Contact 021 437 9000, restaurants@12apostles.co.za
Where to find it The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Best for a casual Sunday lunch that rolls over into an evening tipple with friends.
Cost Cocktails: R70 – R85
Glass of MCC: around R85
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 10pm
Contact 021 438 4347, events@thelawnsct.co.za
Where to find it The Lawns at the Roundhouse, Round House Road, Camps Bay
153 locals recommend
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadBest for a casual Sunday lunch that rolls over into an evening tipple with friends.
Cost Cocktails: R70 – R85
Glass of MCC: around R85
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 10pm
Contact 021 438 4347, events@thelawnsct.co.za
Where to find it The Lawns at the Roundhouse, Round House Road, Camps Bay
Duration Around 1 hour and 30 minutes
Best for an immersive experience that will have you feeling like you’ve disappeared into the sunset.
Cost R430 per person (includes two glasses of bubbly)
Time 7pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 418 3234, info@waterfrontadventures.co.za
Where to find it Shop 7, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures
Quay 5Duration Around 1 hour and 30 minutes
Best for an immersive experience that will have you feeling like you’ve disappeared into the sunset.
Cost R430 per person (includes two glasses of bubbly)
Time 7pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 418 3234, info@waterfrontadventures.co.za
Where to find it Shop 7, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Lovely for sundowners overlooking the Promenade in Sea Point.
Check in before you go because they recently upgraded the bar area.
146 locals recommend
The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach RdLovely for sundowners overlooking the Promenade in Sea Point.
Check in before you go because they recently upgraded the bar area.
Best for a view of Table Mountain in all its glory.
Cost Cocktails: R55 – R78
Bottle of MCC: around R365
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am –10pm
Contact 021 554 1988, ontherocks@seascapecollection.co.za
Where to find it On The Rocks, 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
119 locals recommend
On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler RdBest for a view of Table Mountain in all its glory.
Cost Cocktails: R55 – R78
Bottle of MCC: around R365
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am –10pm
Contact 021 554 1988, ontherocks@seascapecollection.co.za
Where to find it On The Rocks, 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
Ons Huisie Restaurant
Stadler RoadBest for happy-hour cocktails on the Camps Bay strip.
Cost Cocktails: R50 – R115
Glass of MCC: around R60
Good to know Tiger’s Milk has a happy-hour special every day from 4 to 6pm where you can get two selected beers, wines or cocktails for the price of one.
Opening times Monday – Thursday, 11am – 2am
Friday – Sunday, 8am – 2am
Contact 021 286 2106, campsbay@tigersmilk.co.za
Where to find it Tiger’s Milk, 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
25 locals recommend
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria RdBest for happy-hour cocktails on the Camps Bay strip.
Cost Cocktails: R50 – R115
Glass of MCC: around R60
Good to know Tiger’s Milk has a happy-hour special every day from 4 to 6pm where you can get two selected beers, wines or cocktails for the price of one.
Opening times Monday – Thursday, 11am – 2am
Friday – Sunday, 8am – 2am
Contact 021 286 2106, campsbay@tigersmilk.co.za
Where to find it Tiger’s Milk, 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Best for a night that never ends. Bring on the cocktails and keep the finger-food coming!
Cost Cocktails: around R95
Glass of MCC: around R75
Opening times Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 11pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 12am
Contact 087 086 1578, baxter@radissonred.com
Where to find it Radisson RED Hotel, Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
Radisson RED Cape Town Roof Bar
Best for a night that never ends. Bring on the cocktails and keep the finger-food coming!
Cost Cocktails: around R95
Glass of MCC: around R75
Opening times Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 11pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 12am
Contact 087 086 1578, baxter@radissonred.com
Where to find it Radisson RED Hotel, Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
The Silo Rooftop -
Cost Cocktails: R115 – R130
Glass of MCC: around R95
Please note The Silo Rooftop is open to the public by prior reservation only and the pool is strictly for resident hotel guests only.
Opening times 12pm until sunset (weather permitting)
Contact 021 670 0500, dining@thesilohotel.com
Where to find it The Silo Hotel, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
67 locals recommend
The Silo Hotel
The Silo Rooftop -
Cost Cocktails: R115 – R130
Glass of MCC: around R95
Please note The Silo Rooftop is open to the public by prior reservation only and the pool is strictly for resident hotel guests only.
Opening times 12pm until sunset (weather permitting)
Contact 021 670 0500, dining@thesilohotel.com
Where to find it The Silo Hotel, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham StCafé Caprice
37 Victoria RdRestaurants - Local
Popular restaurants in and around Kloof Street, CBD and Sea Point
Kloof Street Favorite: Great vibe and food with views of Table Mountain
247 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StKloof Street Favorite: Great vibe and food with views of Table Mountain
Awesome vibe and hip restaurant and bar. Check out their Specials and Happy Hour. www.clarkesdining.co.za
260 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StAwesome vibe and hip restaurant and bar. Check out their Specials and Happy Hour. www.clarkesdining.co.za
Kloof Street House is a must try if you like a good vibe. Richly furnished dining rooms in a Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StKloof Street House is a must try if you like a good vibe. Richly furnished dining rooms in a Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.
Rick's Cafe has a lovely rooftop bar with views of Table Mountain. It has a great menu with variety of Morrocan dishes (great for vegetarians) and great bar.
90 locals recommend
Rick's Cafe Americain
Weltevreden StreetRick's Cafe has a lovely rooftop bar with views of Table Mountain. It has a great menu with variety of Morrocan dishes (great for vegetarians) and great bar.
Iron Steak and Bar Restaurant
114 Bree StVisit the Blue Cafe, well known to locals, a 2 minute walk down the road, serves excellent coffee and cakes. Decades ago it served as a station shop where the tramline terminated.
They serve excellent coffee and have a good selection of food and drinks on the menu.
Their breakfast selection is great and you may also order pizzas, salads and other local dishes for delivery.
Look in your bedside table for a menu and contact details.
103 locals recommend
The Blue Cafe
13 Brownlow RdVisit the Blue Cafe, well known to locals, a 2 minute walk down the road, serves excellent coffee and cakes. Decades ago it served as a station shop where the tramline terminated.
They serve excellent coffee and have a good selection of food and drinks on the menu.
Their breakfast selection is great and you may also order pizzas, salads and other local dishes for delivery.
Look in your bedside table for a menu and contact details.
Reverie Social Table
226A Lower Main RdQuentin at Oakhurst
3 Dorman WayThe Foodbarn Deli & Tapas Bar
Noordhoek Main RoadSurfshack Diner
Victoria RoadVan Hunks
1 Upper Union StBootlegger Coffee Company
37 Main RdManna Epicure
4 Kloof StBacini's
177 Kloof StThe Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdLazari
221 Vredehoek AveTagine
55 Prestwich StreetOsteria Tarantino
125A Waterkant StNish Nush SA
100 Bree StreetThe Bombay Bicycle Club
158 Kloof StTortuga Loca
141 Main RoadThe Royal Oyster Bar
17 Bree StreetBodega Ramen
64A Wale StreetOur Local @ 117 Kloof
117 Kloof StreetLa Boheme
341 Main RdLexi's Healthy Eatery
85A Regent RoadThali Restaurant
3 Park RdRestaurants - Fine Dining
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StLa Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadFyn Restaurant
37 Parliament StFoxcroft
Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StThe Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdBook in advance at least 3 months
It takes an hour and half to drive to Paternoster. Perhaps you’d like to stay over in Paternoster, Langebaan, Jakobsbaai or Darling
44 locals recommend
Wolfgat
10 Sampson StBook in advance at least 3 months
It takes an hour and half to drive to Paternoster. Perhaps you’d like to stay over in Paternoster, Langebaan, Jakobsbaai or Darling
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdHomespun by Matt
Porterfield RoadHomespun Claremont
5 Phyllis RoadChefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic
Restaurants - Wine Farms
Situated in the iconic Groot Constantia Wine Estate with beautiful old Oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the South African Platter and wine tasting or have a picnic.
69 locals recommend
Jonkershuis Restaurant South Africa
Groot Constantia RoadSituated in the iconic Groot Constantia Wine Estate with beautiful old Oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the South African Platter and wine tasting or have a picnic.
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdCavalli Estate
Strand RoadTokara Delicatessen
Helshoogte RoadTokara Restaurant
R 310 Helshoogte RoadDelheim Wine Estate
Knorhoek RoadDelaire Graff Restaurant
Helshoogte RoadRust en Vrede Wine Estate
Annandale RoadHaute Cabrière Restaurant & Terrace
Lambrechts RoadThe Restaurant | Waterkloof
temporary closed
Geuwels
Old Faure RoadWaterford Wine Estate
Upper Blaauwklippen RoadLet's Frite Franschhoek
7 Reservoir EastThe Fat Butcher
1 Van Riebeeck StFifty Five Croissants
36 Bain StHamm & Uys
Strand RoadThe Restaurant at Paul Cluver
Parks & Nature
Beautiful scenery, expansive indigenous gardens, hikes into the mountain. Summer concerts and tea garden and nursery
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveBeautiful scenery, expansive indigenous gardens, hikes into the mountain. Summer concerts and tea garden and nursery
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadNewlands Forest
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley RoadJonkershoek is a beautiful Cape Nature Reserve in the Stellenbosch region. Take a drive on Saturdays to visit the Libertas Slow Food Market and then to Jonkershoek to relax under the trees or hike to the Waterfall inside the Reserve which is about 6 -8 km away.
175 locals recommend
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadJonkershoek is a beautiful Cape Nature Reserve in the Stellenbosch region. Take a drive on Saturdays to visit the Libertas Slow Food Market and then to Jonkershoek to relax under the trees or hike to the Waterfall inside the Reserve which is about 6 -8 km away.
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Van Riebeeck StreetCape Point National Park
Shopping
Lifestyle On Kloof
50 Kloof StMini Shopping mall and restaurants
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdGardens Shopping Centre
Buitenkant StreetCanal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century Blvd