Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
They've got great burgers, a good vibe and are always an option for an afternoon post-work/surf beer.
112 locals recommend
Jerry's Burger Bar Blouberg
1 Athens RdThey've got great burgers, a good vibe and are always an option for an afternoon post-work/surf beer.
News Cafe - Table View
1 Beach BlvdThe best for salads, drinks and a view on a summery day.
Delicious pizza and pasta, free wifi and good coffee if you're keen to hang out and get some work done early in the day.
76 locals recommend
PRIMI Table View
14 Beach BlvdDelicious pizza and pasta, free wifi and good coffee if you're keen to hang out and get some work done early in the day.
Best restaurant in Cape Town. An absolute MUST for any foodie or food lover in general. Bookings are essential.
23 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse at Maison
R45Best restaurant in Cape Town. An absolute MUST for any foodie or food lover in general. Bookings are essential.
Parks & Nature
Our iconic mountain is a must see - whether by foot or cable car.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadOur iconic mountain is a must see - whether by foot or cable car.
Our favorite beach because our dogs can run free and not too many people are around. It's best to be here in the mornings - the earlier the better but checking the tides is also always a good idea. You can take photos of our iconic Table Mountain in all its glory.
11 locals recommend
Dolphin Beach
Dolphin BeachOur favorite beach because our dogs can run free and not too many people are around. It's best to be here in the mornings - the earlier the better but checking the tides is also always a good idea. You can take photos of our iconic Table Mountain in all its glory.
This is a birder's paradise, with numerous walking and jogging trails (some dog friendly others less so), and just a stones throw away from our cottage. It's perfect for an afternoon stroll or a morning jog.
7 locals recommend
Flamingo Vlei
This is a birder's paradise, with numerous walking and jogging trails (some dog friendly others less so), and just a stones throw away from our cottage. It's perfect for an afternoon stroll or a morning jog.
For the horsey people, this is one of our nearest equine neighborhoods with many stable yards that offer lessons and outrides to all levels of rider.
Morning Star
Morning StarFor the horsey people, this is one of our nearest equine neighborhoods with many stable yards that offer lessons and outrides to all levels of rider.
An easy drive from Cape Town, from the top you can see Lions head behind you as well as Sea Point, Camps Bay and the City in front. On a clear day you will often see Robben Island too.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
An easy drive from Cape Town, from the top you can see Lions head behind you as well as Sea Point, Camps Bay and the City in front. On a clear day you will often see Robben Island too.
An amazing hike for all levels with varying degrees of challenge. There are trails accessible to dogs as well as ones with ladders and chains for the more daring adventurer. From the top, you can see Table Mountain and the whole of Cape Town. Also ideal for a full moon hike although during peak season this can be very busy.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadAn amazing hike for all levels with varying degrees of challenge. There are trails accessible to dogs as well as ones with ladders and chains for the more daring adventurer. From the top, you can see Table Mountain and the whole of Cape Town. Also ideal for a full moon hike although during peak season this can be very busy.
Cape Agulhas
The Southern most tip of Africa.
A place to see where the two oceans (Indian and Atlantic) meet and to be surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides.
130 locals recommend
Cape of Good Hope
A place to see where the two oceans (Indian and Atlantic) meet and to be surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides.
Shopping
A secret spot for amazing finds, from vintage to new, handmade furniture, clothes, blankets, makrame, crystals, crafts, cutlery & crockery, paintings, plants and everything in between.
28 locals recommend
Milnerton Flea Market
126 Marine DrA secret spot for amazing finds, from vintage to new, handmade furniture, clothes, blankets, makrame, crystals, crafts, cutlery & crockery, paintings, plants and everything in between.
Close and easy to access with Woolworths, Spar, Clicks and a few boutique stores scattered throughout.
19 locals recommend
Flamingo Square Centre
212 Blaauwberg RdClose and easy to access with Woolworths, Spar, Clicks and a few boutique stores scattered throughout.
A close-by option for all shopping needs, restaurants and movies included.
198 locals recommend
Bayside Mall
33 Blaauwberg RdA close-by option for all shopping needs, restaurants and movies included.
A massive mall with literally everything you could possibly need. A fun morning out for one or all.
88 locals recommend
Windowworx
145 Sir Lowry RdA massive mall with literally everything you could possibly need. A fun morning out for one or all.
A local market that sells everything from food to handbags, curios and locally crafted goods.
32 locals recommend
Cape Town Biscuit Mill 1 station
A local market that sells everything from food to handbags, curios and locally crafted goods.
A little more touristy but a great way to see some of Hout Bay without booking a tour. They sell goods from all over South Africa here as well as from neighboring countries.
379 locals recommend
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdA little more touristy but a great way to see some of Hout Bay without booking a tour. They sell goods from all over South Africa here as well as from neighboring countries.
Getting Around
Bus transportation for anybody looking to get around Cape Town. It requires a bus pass but is easy to get your hands on and is super handy and efficient.
17 locals recommend
Cape Town Table View 1 1 station
Bus transportation for anybody looking to get around Cape Town. It requires a bus pass but is easy to get your hands on and is super handy and efficient.
Drinks & Nightlife
Over 100 craft beers on tap, delicious pizza and central to all the clubs in Long Street, this place is a must for anyone keen to meet other good natured humans and taste delicious locally crafted beers as well as imported ones.
198 locals recommend
BEERHOUSE on Long
223 Long StOver 100 craft beers on tap, delicious pizza and central to all the clubs in Long Street, this place is a must for anyone keen to meet other good natured humans and taste delicious locally crafted beers as well as imported ones.
Arts & Culture
One of our most epic museums to date - created out of an old grain silo and maintaining its history, this museum is perfect for anyone wanting to take a few hours off, wander about and just chill. Audio tours are available from the front desk.
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadOne of our most epic museums to date - created out of an old grain silo and maintaining its history, this museum is perfect for anyone wanting to take a few hours off, wander about and just chill. Audio tours are available from the front desk.
A small town perfect for the nature loving adventurer looking to get something a little out of the ordinary. You'll find crystals, salt lamps and many more here.
7 locals recommend
Philadelphia
A small town perfect for the nature loving adventurer looking to get something a little out of the ordinary. You'll find crystals, salt lamps and many more here.
Sightseeing
Everybody's seen at least a photo of our beautiful mountain. It's the ideal place to set out for a hike, with many trails that lead to views over Camps Bay, Muizenberg, Sea Point, City Center, Constantia and Hout Bay. With many species of plants, fynbos and animals, this is a treat for everyone.
439 locals recommend
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Everybody's seen at least a photo of our beautiful mountain. It's the ideal place to set out for a hike, with many trails that lead to views over Camps Bay, Muizenberg, Sea Point, City Center, Constantia and Hout Bay. With many species of plants, fynbos and animals, this is a treat for everyone.
Our colorful houses are full of history and the perfect location for some fresh Insta photos and a catch up on culture. This was is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cape Town and one of the best for secret shops, cafe's and snaps.
275 locals recommend
Bo-Kaap
71 Wale StOur colorful houses are full of history and the perfect location for some fresh Insta photos and a catch up on culture. This was is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cape Town and one of the best for secret shops, cafe's and snaps.