Guidebook for Cape Town
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Sea Point Pavilion Swimming Pool
Beach RoadOne of the best public pools in the world!
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadWalk, run, eat ice-cream, play frisbee
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdNice wetland/park in the city - not much to do but walk around.
Great way to see Cape Town from the air. Helicopter rides are also fun.
106 locals recommend
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadGreat way to see Cape Town from the air. Helicopter rides are also fun.
Our favourite market - Friday (night only), Saturday and Sunday.
379 locals recommend
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdOur favourite market - Friday (night only), Saturday and Sunday.
Nice places to have lunch and shop. Very gay-friendly part of town. Neighbourhood has loads of cafe's and bars.
203 locals recommend
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdNice places to have lunch and shop. Very gay-friendly part of town. Neighbourhood has loads of cafe's and bars.
Shopping
Shopping and Food. A few good bars too. The #1 tourist destination in South Africa.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdShopping and Food. A few good bars too. The #1 tourist destination in South Africa.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the younger people - good bars and vibey restaurants. Packed with locals and tourists on weekends.
387 locals recommend
Long Street
Long StreetFor the younger people - good bars and vibey restaurants. Packed with locals and tourists on weekends.
Bars and restaurants for the 25 plus age group. A bit more chilled than Long Street.
207 locals recommend
Bree Street
Bree StreetBars and restaurants for the 25 plus age group. A bit more chilled than Long Street.
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree StOne of the best bars in town
No longer a brewery but a good spot for a beer. Traditional pub with sports bar upstairs. Live music next door at Ferrymans Tavern.
6 locals recommend
Mitchells Scottish Ale House
Dock RoadNo longer a brewery but a good spot for a beer. Traditional pub with sports bar upstairs. Live music next door at Ferrymans Tavern.
One of the best Shiraz and Cabernet Franc in the Cape. Go for wine-tasting and have lunch next door at Constantia Glen.
114 locals recommend
Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main RoadOne of the best Shiraz and Cabernet Franc in the Cape. Go for wine-tasting and have lunch next door at Constantia Glen.
Food Scene
Classy restaurant within walking distance. Good food and wine pairing menu.
141 locals recommend
La Mouette Restaurant
78 Regent RdClassy restaurant within walking distance. Good food and wine pairing menu.
La Bruixa
341 Main RdVibey restaurant with reasonable food.
Best coffee within walking distance. Good breakfast and craft beer too! Happy hour between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Can get busy in the morning - free wi-fi.
143 locals recommend
Bootlegger Sea Point
39 Regent RdBest coffee within walking distance. Good breakfast and craft beer too! Happy hour between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Can get busy in the morning - free wi-fi.
Lots of good bars and restaurants on this street. Quieter and more civilised than Long Street.
189 locals recommend
Kloof Street
Kloof StreetLots of good bars and restaurants on this street. Quieter and more civilised than Long Street.
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardSip a cocktail on the fake beach - great views.
The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadA really good steakhouse nearby.
An upmarket restaurant with great food and a nice vibe. Within walking distance.
143 locals recommend
The Duchess of Wisbeach
321 Wisbeach RdAn upmarket restaurant with great food and a nice vibe. Within walking distance.
Mykonos Taverna
267 Main RdGreek restaurant. Decent lamb dishes and always busy.
My favourite local wine farm. Decent wine, great setting and a good charcuterie platter.
215 locals recommend
Constantia Glen
Constantia Main RoadMy favourite local wine farm. Decent wine, great setting and a good charcuterie platter.
Essentials
Big store for groceries. There is also a sports shop, pharmacy and liquor store in the centre.
92 locals recommend
Checkers Sea Point
Saint Andrews RoadBig store for groceries. There is also a sports shop, pharmacy and liquor store in the centre.
Closest food shop. Can buy clothes too. Banking and Coffee in the square.
123 locals recommend
Woolworths Piazza St John
Closest food shop. Can buy clothes too. Banking and Coffee in the square.
Sightseeing
Lions Head Path
Lions Head PathWalk up Lions Head from the doorstep! Ask me for directions.
The easy way up. Rather walk - ask me for adventurous routes for a truly memorable experience!
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdThe easy way up. Rather walk - ask me for adventurous routes for a truly memorable experience!
Take to the skies to see our beautiful city! Reasonable prices.
35 locals recommend
Cape Town Helicopters
36 E Pier RdTake to the skies to see our beautiful city! Reasonable prices.