Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Beautiful sea views, yummy smoothies and delicious cakes makes this one of my firm favourites. It's also a great breakfast and lunch spot.
77 locals recommend
La Belle Bistro & Bakery
Victoria RoadBeautiful sea views, yummy smoothies and delicious cakes makes this one of my firm favourites. It's also a great breakfast and lunch spot.
This is the well-kept secret of Camps Bay! The hotel is set in incredible gardens, overlooking the sea. You can have a wander around the garden before sundowners looking at the sea, and then a delicious dinner at the restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Camps Bay Retreat Boutique Hotel
7 Chilworth RoadThis is the well-kept secret of Camps Bay! The hotel is set in incredible gardens, overlooking the sea. You can have a wander around the garden before sundowners looking at the sea, and then a delicious dinner at the restaurant.
Come here to enjoy a scrumptious high tea and stay for sundowner cocktails with the best view in Cape Town!
84 locals recommend
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria RoadCome here to enjoy a scrumptious high tea and stay for sundowner cocktails with the best view in Cape Town!
If you enjoy fine dining, then you will not be disappointed by this incredible Japanese style wine and food pairing. This place is so good, it's tricky to get in, so definitely book in advance.
48 locals recommend
Fyn Restaurant
37 Parliament StIf you enjoy fine dining, then you will not be disappointed by this incredible Japanese style wine and food pairing. This place is so good, it's tricky to get in, so definitely book in advance.
There are now several of the sumptuous La Colombe Restaurants in Cape Town and its surrounds, but the one at Constantia is still my favourite! Go on a journey of the senses with their incredible food and wine pairing menu.
247 locals recommend
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadThere are now several of the sumptuous La Colombe Restaurants in Cape Town and its surrounds, but the one at Constantia is still my favourite! Go on a journey of the senses with their incredible food and wine pairing menu.
This is my favourite sushi place. If you fancy a night at home enjoying the sunset, order a takeaway from here!
Nuri Sushi Factory
98 Regent RdThis is my favourite sushi place. If you fancy a night at home enjoying the sunset, order a takeaway from here!
Sightseeing
The iconic mountain overlooking the Mother City is a must-visit - weather permitting. Cape Town is notorious for having 4 seasons in one day so if it's clear in the morning, jump in the car and get up to the cable car!
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe iconic mountain overlooking the Mother City is a must-visit - weather permitting. Cape Town is notorious for having 4 seasons in one day so if it's clear in the morning, jump in the car and get up to the cable car!
This is the most stunning drive you can do in Cape Town! Pop into Chapman's Peak hotel for a cocktail at the Hout Bay start of the drive and stop for a picnic at Cape Point Vineyards (provided someone else is driving!).
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrThis is the most stunning drive you can do in Cape Town! Pop into Chapman's Peak hotel for a cocktail at the Hout Bay start of the drive and stop for a picnic at Cape Point Vineyards (provided someone else is driving!).
Kirstenbosch is a true treat for every visitor! Whether you are a garden enthusiast or just fancy a stroll beneath the mighty mountain, the gardens will appeal. Take a picnic, sit under a tree or beside the stream, or walk across the Boomslang bridge and enjoy panoramic views over the city.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is a true treat for every visitor! Whether you are a garden enthusiast or just fancy a stroll beneath the mighty mountain, the gardens will appeal. Take a picnic, sit under a tree or beside the stream, or walk across the Boomslang bridge and enjoy panoramic views over the city.
Arts & Culture
The tour of the prison on Robben Island (given by former inmates) is a moving and poignant experience, which gives the visitor a greater understanding of South Africa's history.
223 locals recommend
Robben Island Museum
The tour of the prison on Robben Island (given by former inmates) is a moving and poignant experience, which gives the visitor a greater understanding of South Africa's history.
The Zeitz MOCCA Museum is situated conveniently in the Waterfront and is home to a large collection of contemporary African art.
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadThe Zeitz MOCCA Museum is situated conveniently in the Waterfront and is home to a large collection of contemporary African art.
Essentials
This is your closest 'Woolies' which has all your food essentials. For a bigger food shop, you'll need to travel a bit further, but this is just down on the strip (10mins walk, 3 mins by car) and you can park in the little shopping centre.
23 locals recommend
Woolworths Camps Bay
87 Victoria RdThis is your closest 'Woolies' which has all your food essentials. For a bigger food shop, you'll need to travel a bit further, but this is just down on the strip (10mins walk, 3 mins by car) and you can park in the little shopping centre.
Shopping
The V & A has everything you could possibly need in terms of shopping and eating, as well as fabulous mountain views, beautiful quays and a range of entertainment options.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe V & A has everything you could possibly need in terms of shopping and eating, as well as fabulous mountain views, beautiful quays and a range of entertainment options.
This is a convenient shopping centre, 10 mins drive away that contains all the essentials - 2 supermarkets, a pharmacy, banks, a bottle store, a stationers, some cafes and other shops. There’s plenty of parking too.
205 locals recommend
Gardens Shopping Centre
Buitenkant StreetThis is a convenient shopping centre, 10 mins drive away that contains all the essentials - 2 supermarkets, a pharmacy, banks, a bottle store, a stationers, some cafes and other shops. There’s plenty of parking too.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a wonderful local produce market, right next to the V & A Waterfront, held every Saturday and Sunday morning, as well as Wednesday nights in the summer.
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardThis is a wonderful local produce market, right next to the V & A Waterfront, held every Saturday and Sunday morning, as well as Wednesday nights in the summer.
This is a wonderful aquarium - a perfect day out for the kids!
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadThis is a wonderful aquarium - a perfect day out for the kids!
If you fancy a wine tasting with a difference, head to Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek. Off the usual winelands track, the views here across the whole ocean are breathtaking! Head over on a Thursday evening in summer to experience some local delights at the food market. This one has loads of space and a jungle gym so the whole family will be happy!
102 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards Estate
If you fancy a wine tasting with a difference, head to Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek. Off the usual winelands track, the views here across the whole ocean are breathtaking! Head over on a Thursday evening in summer to experience some local delights at the food market. This one has loads of space and a jungle gym so the whole family will be happy!
One of the top wine farms in the Cape - excellent wines and great picnics!
22 locals recommend
Warwick Wine Estate
R44One of the top wine farms in the Cape - excellent wines and great picnics!
A fun way to explore the Sea Point promenade is to grab an e-scooter and whizz along next to the ocean! Kids e-scooters are also available.
Electrek
A fun way to explore the Sea Point promenade is to grab an e-scooter and whizz along next to the ocean! Kids e-scooters are also available.