Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Beautiful and eclectic treasure hidden in the heart of industrial Strand.
51 locals recommend
Pajamas and Jam eatery
32 Van Zyl StBeautiful and eclectic treasure hidden in the heart of industrial Strand.
Delicious Italian comfort food. My favourite pizza's in Helderberg!
32 locals recommend
Cucina Di Giovanni
Delicious Italian comfort food. My favourite pizza's in Helderberg!
The Belgian Waffle House and Coffee Shop
97 Beach RdDelicious waffles, served beach-side.
Their signature Friday night Twilight Market has become the local, after-work hangout where friends and family come together to ease into the weekend.
69 locals recommend
Lourensford Market
Lourensford RoadTheir signature Friday night Twilight Market has become the local, after-work hangout where friends and family come together to ease into the weekend.
The Thirsty Oyster Tavern has grown from a fisherman’s pub to a very successful, well patronised seafood restaurant, with fresh fish supplied by local fishermen.
33 locals recommend
The Thirsty Oyster Tavern
155 Beach RdThe Thirsty Oyster Tavern has grown from a fisherman’s pub to a very successful, well patronised seafood restaurant, with fresh fish supplied by local fishermen.
The Bay Harbour Weekend Market in Hout Bay features a cosy atmosphere, with a fireplace and live music, which is ideal for friends and families to gather. When paired with the sizzling hot food, the Bay Harbour Market promises a market experience you’ll come back to again and again.
379 locals recommend
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdThe Bay Harbour Weekend Market in Hout Bay features a cosy atmosphere, with a fireplace and live music, which is ideal for friends and families to gather. When paired with the sizzling hot food, the Bay Harbour Market promises a market experience you’ll come back to again and again.
Chatters
57 Lourensford RdBeautiful, quaint coffee shop with a lovely outdoor section where you can enjoy fresh food.
Lovely contemporary foodie spot in the heart of Somerset West with live entertainment on Friday evenings.
7 locals recommend
Fred & Max
Caledon StreetLovely contemporary foodie spot in the heart of Somerset West with live entertainment on Friday evenings.
Situated in the beautiful and fertile Elgin Valley, Peregrine offers an abundance of locally sourced artisanal goods and wholesome, responsibly farmed, fresh produce.
40 locals recommend
Peregrine Farm Stall
R321Situated in the beautiful and fertile Elgin Valley, Peregrine offers an abundance of locally sourced artisanal goods and wholesome, responsibly farmed, fresh produce.
Elgin Railway Market is an old apple warehouse that has been converted into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and a gateway to the beautiful Overberg town.
60 locals recommend
Elgin Railway Market
Oak AvenueElgin Railway Market is an old apple warehouse that has been converted into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and a gateway to the beautiful Overberg town.
Shopping
World class shopping mall with a fantastic selection of clothing, grocery and lifestyle stores, as well as restaurants and entertainment.
221 locals recommend
Somerset Mall
Centenary DriveWorld class shopping mall with a fantastic selection of clothing, grocery and lifestyle stores, as well as restaurants and entertainment.
Shopping centre with everyday basics and a fine selection of restaurants with an amazing view of the lake.
34 locals recommend
The Sanctuary Shopping Centre
R44Shopping centre with everyday basics and a fine selection of restaurants with an amazing view of the lake.
This is one of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, theatres and movies.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThis is one of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, theatres and movies.
Essentials
KwikSpar - Strand
89 Broadway BlvdSuper convenient store for daily essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
Berties Moorings Restaurant Pub
Local pub with great food and live entertainment.
Share a drink with some locals at this iconic Pub in Somerset West
6 locals recommend
The Nameless Pub
101 Main RdShare a drink with some locals at this iconic Pub in Somerset West
Historical wine farm offering great food, wine tastings and views
234 locals recommend
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Lourensford RoadHistorical wine farm offering great food, wine tastings and views
A local destination for great food and beer. They offer brewery tours and tastings and are kid and pet friendly. There is a pottery studio on site that offers beginner to advanced classes for kids and adults.
29 locals recommend
Triggerfish Brewing
Unit 9 W.R. Quinan BlvdA local destination for great food and beer. They offer brewery tours and tastings and are kid and pet friendly. There is a pottery studio on site that offers beginner to advanced classes for kids and adults.
Parks & Nature
A must for a picnic on a sunny day or a hike up on the landmark Helderberg Mountain
190 locals recommend
Helderberg Nature Reserve
A must for a picnic on a sunny day or a hike up on the landmark Helderberg Mountain
Strand Main Beach
A strand (beach) so nice they named a town after it
Steenbras Nature Reserve includes the well known Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail which is a popular destination for abseiling, kloof jumping and swimming in the rock pools, as well as two more hiking trails known as the Danie Miller hiking trail and the Klipspringer hiking trail. Other activities enjoyed along the beautiful coastline include: whale watching, scenic drives and coastal fishing.
Steenbras Nature Reserve, Klipspringer Hiking Trail
Steenbras Nature Reserve includes the well known Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail which is a popular destination for abseiling, kloof jumping and swimming in the rock pools, as well as two more hiking trails known as the Danie Miller hiking trail and the Klipspringer hiking trail. Other activities enjoyed along the beautiful coastline include: whale watching, scenic drives and coastal fishing.
Situated on the Whale Coast in the little coastal village of Gordon's Bay, the family friendly Bikini Beach is one of Cape Town's six Blue Flag Beaches, indicating a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety.
30 locals recommend
Bikini Beach
Situated on the Whale Coast in the little coastal village of Gordon's Bay, the family friendly Bikini Beach is one of Cape Town's six Blue Flag Beaches, indicating a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety.
Kirstenbosch is an important botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
Kirstenbosch enjoys great popularity with residents and visitors. From the gardens several trails lead off along and up the mountain slopes and these are much used by walkers and mountaineers. One of the trails, up a ravine called Skeleton Gorge, is an easy and popular route to the summit of Table Mountain.
In summer, a popular series of outdoor concerts are held in the gardens on Sunday evenings.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is an important botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
Kirstenbosch enjoys great popularity with residents and visitors. From the gardens several trails lead off along and up the mountain slopes and these are much used by walkers and mountaineers. One of the trails, up a ravine called Skeleton Gorge, is an easy and popular route to the summit of Table Mountain.
In summer, a popular series of outdoor concerts are held in the gardens on Sunday evenings.
A breathtaking nature reserve offering a variety of hiking tracks to beautiful, natural waterfall as well as mountain biking tracks. On top of that a relaxed tea-room at the gate offers coffee and light meals.
175 locals recommend
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadA breathtaking nature reserve offering a variety of hiking tracks to beautiful, natural waterfall as well as mountain biking tracks. On top of that a relaxed tea-room at the gate offers coffee and light meals.
Entertainment & Activities
Besides cable skiing (waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding), Blue Rock offers various other outdoor activities such as a fenced-in paintball field which is perfect for spectators to watch (up to 40 players), 400 metre long fufi-slide (also known as a zip line), beach volleyball, stand-up paddle boards, a two-man canoe, a 6-7 metre high rock jumping point, various swimming & diving areas (for scuba & commercial divers).
24 locals recommend
Blue Rock Cable Waterski Resort
Besides cable skiing (waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding), Blue Rock offers various other outdoor activities such as a fenced-in paintball field which is perfect for spectators to watch (up to 40 players), 400 metre long fufi-slide (also known as a zip line), beach volleyball, stand-up paddle boards, a two-man canoe, a 6-7 metre high rock jumping point, various swimming & diving areas (for scuba & commercial divers).
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in South Africa, and the well-established wine estates in this beautiful region are world-renowned for their award-winning wines. Stellenbosch Wine Routes represents more than 200 wine and grape producers in the region, over 150 of which have tasting rooms in their scenic vineyards.
106 locals recommend
Stellenbosch Wine Routes
47 Church StThe Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in South Africa, and the well-established wine estates in this beautiful region are world-renowned for their award-winning wines. Stellenbosch Wine Routes represents more than 200 wine and grape producers in the region, over 150 of which have tasting rooms in their scenic vineyards.
Paraglide from Lion's Head or Signal Hill and get a bird's eye view of beautiful Cape Town.
106 locals recommend
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadParaglide from Lion's Head or Signal Hill and get a bird's eye view of beautiful Cape Town.
The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdThe best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city.
Cheetah Outreach works with communities to develop initiatives that preserve endangered species. At their Somerset West facilities the public can encounter both adult Cheetahs and cubs as well as Bat-eared Foxes, Meerkats and Caracals.
79 locals recommend
Cheetah Outreach
De Beers AvenueCheetah Outreach works with communities to develop initiatives that preserve endangered species. At their Somerset West facilities the public can encounter both adult Cheetahs and cubs as well as Bat-eared Foxes, Meerkats and Caracals.
Experience the incredible diversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at one of Cape Town's top tourist attractions.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadExperience the incredible diversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at one of Cape Town's top tourist attractions.
The Ceres Railway offers a unique way for visitors to experience the Ceres valley by steam locomotive whilst being immersed in 100 year old history.
11 locals recommend
Ceres Rail Company Departure Point
Dockrail RoadThe Ceres Railway offers a unique way for visitors to experience the Ceres valley by steam locomotive whilst being immersed in 100 year old history.
The Golf Club boasts a course with contrasting 9's an excellent greens. It is a friendly 'open' golf course which can change dramatically when the wind blows.
35 locals recommend
Strand Golf Club
Beach RoadThe Golf Club boasts a course with contrasting 9's an excellent greens. It is a friendly 'open' golf course which can change dramatically when the wind blows.
Sightseeing
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay.
219 locals recommend
Hermanus
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay.
Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic Cape Town landmarks and its spectacular Table Mountain views make a Lion’s Head hike an essential addition to any Cape Town itinerary!.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadLion’s Head is one of the most iconic Cape Town landmarks and its spectacular Table Mountain views make a Lion’s Head hike an essential addition to any Cape Town itinerary!.
Cape Point is a wonderful day-trip destinations for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s discovering the rich history of the area, enjoying a beach walk or swim in the tidal pools, or simply relishing time under the African sun, there is bound to be something for the whole family.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Cape Point is a wonderful day-trip destinations for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s discovering the rich history of the area, enjoying a beach walk or swim in the tidal pools, or simply relishing time under the African sun, there is bound to be something for the whole family.
The viewpoint is situated on the doorstep of the Steenbras Dam Water Treatment Plant, which is closed for public, but offers fantastic views of False Bay (including Somerset West, Strand and Gordon's Bay)
7 locals recommend
Steenbras Dam Viewpoint
The viewpoint is situated on the doorstep of the Steenbras Dam Water Treatment Plant, which is closed for public, but offers fantastic views of False Bay (including Somerset West, Strand and Gordon's Bay)
The Bo-Kaap is a former township, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.The Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town's most distinct neighbourhoods and there's so much to see, taste and explore.
275 locals recommend
Bo-Kaap
71 Wale StThe Bo-Kaap is a former township, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.The Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town's most distinct neighbourhoods and there's so much to see, taste and explore.