Michelle’s guidebook
Food scene
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadFine Dining: Best in South Africa. Book ahead of time.
Toni's on Kloof
88 Kloof StLow key & relaxed Portugese restaurant
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StGreat food, lovely courtyard
The Woodlands Eatery
8 Breda StWoodfired pizzas
Manna Epicure
4 Kloof StGreat breakfast/brunch spot
Nice breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to enjoy on a sunny day in their courtyard
219 locals recommend
Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StNice breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to enjoy on a sunny day in their courtyard
Weekend market great for relaxing and eating yummy food
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardWeekend market great for relaxing and eating yummy food
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadOldest Wine Farm
Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main RoadWine Farm
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdWine Farm
Nature
Deer Park Café
2 Deerpark Dr WNature Trail
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeWind-free beach
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThe perfect picnic spot!
Beta Beach
3 Twenty Steps StGlen Beach
Kloof Corner
Contour PathTrail
Devils Peak hike start
Tafelberg RoadTrail
Entertainment
Oldest Independent Art-Repertory Cinema in South Africa, showing modern movies, independent and foreign films, documentaries, classics and other alternative and art circuit films. Nothing fancy, great prices and nice vibe.
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StOldest Independent Art-Repertory Cinema in South Africa, showing modern movies, independent and foreign films, documentaries, classics and other alternative and art circuit films. Nothing fancy, great prices and nice vibe.
Search for Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts. Pack a picnic and enjoy live music.
34 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert Stage
Rhodes DriveSearch for Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts. Pack a picnic and enjoy live music.
Sightseeing
The red bus sightseeing tour is the best way to see and learn about Cape Town. I recommend doing a multi-day trip.
Highlights:
Chapmans peak drive to Houtbay
Blue Wine Route
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StThe red bus sightseeing tour is the best way to see and learn about Cape Town. I recommend doing a multi-day trip.
Highlights:
Chapmans peak drive to Houtbay
Blue Wine Route
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadTake a walking tour of the Bo-kaap neighbourhood and enjoy learning the history of the area, as well as viewing the colourful homes. Learn about the rich history of Cape Town. Make sure to pop in the Bo-Kaap Museum and to enjoy some local, Cape Malay delicacies at the restaurant BO-KAAP KOMBUIS .
275 locals recommend
Bo-kaap
71 Wale St Take a walking tour of the Bo-kaap neighbourhood and enjoy learning the history of the area, as well as viewing the colourful homes. Learn about the rich history of Cape Town. Make sure to pop in the Bo-Kaap Museum and to enjoy some local, Cape Malay delicacies at the restaurant BO-KAAP KOMBUIS .
Favourite Day Trips / Overnight Trips
Day/overnight trip to Franschoek - I find it the most beautiful wine district in Cape Town. The wine tram or wine tuk tuk is a great way to do wine tastings on several stunning farms.
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
Day/overnight trip to Franschoek - I find it the most beautiful wine district in Cape Town. The wine tram or wine tuk tuk is a great way to do wine tastings on several stunning farms.
Weekend Trips
Weekend trip: Layed back, old fishing village. Place to relax, unwind and enjoy fresh seafood.
101 locals recommend
Paternoster
2 St Augustine RdWeekend trip: Layed back, old fishing village. Place to relax, unwind and enjoy fresh seafood.
Wellness
Locals love to visit Sorbet salons. A one stop beauty hub for men and women. Facials, nails, grooming, massages, waxing, and more!
6 locals recommend
Sorbet
Mill StreetLocals love to visit Sorbet salons. A one stop beauty hub for men and women. Facials, nails, grooming, massages, waxing, and more!