Blouberg & Surrounds
Big Bay Food scene
Enjoy sunset with pizza, beer, live music and friendly locals on the beach in Big Bay. It is within walking distance.
222 locals recommend
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham StEnjoy sunset with pizza, beer, live music and friendly locals on the beach in Big Bay. It is within walking distance.
Child friendly family restaurant on the beach in Small Bay with kids play area. Within walking distance.
149 locals recommend
Ons Huisie Restaurant
Stadler RoadChild friendly family restaurant on the beach in Small Bay with kids play area. Within walking distance.
Excellent pizzas and other Italian food at Seaside Mall within walking distance.
35 locals recommend
Col'Cacchio - Blouberg
Otto du Plessis DriveExcellent pizzas and other Italian food at Seaside Mall within walking distance.
Ocean Basket Bloubergstrand
1 Beach BlvdChild friendly restaurant with large outdoor space on the beach in Melkbosstrand. It is a short drive away.
74 locals recommend
Damhuis Restaurant
32 Beach RdChild friendly restaurant with large outdoor space on the beach in Melkbosstrand. It is a short drive away.
Sushi with an ocean view. Long walk or short drive away. Fantastic on windy afternoons when you can watch the kite surfers playing.
70 locals recommend
Blowfish Restaurant
1 Marine DrSushi with an ocean view. Long walk or short drive away. Fantastic on windy afternoons when you can watch the kite surfers playing.
Local burger joint. Long walk or short drive away. The restaurant Tiger's Milk is close by and is also one of our favourites, but for some unknown technical reason we can't add it to this guidebook. Check it out!
112 locals recommend
Jerry's Burger Bar Blouberg
1 Athens RdLocal burger joint. Long walk or short drive away. The restaurant Tiger's Milk is close by and is also one of our favourites, but for some unknown technical reason we can't add it to this guidebook. Check it out!
In Seaside Village mall - a short walk away. One of our favourite fish restaurants. It is a chain with restaurants in various places across Cape Town.
21 locals recommend
Cape Town Fish Market Bloubergstrand
Cormorant AvenueIn Seaside Village mall - a short walk away. One of our favourite fish restaurants. It is a chain with restaurants in various places across Cape Town.
Shopping
Eden on the Bay shopping center is less than 10 minute walk away. Has surf shops, many restaurants, Pick n Pay and pharmacy.
150 locals recommend
Eden On the Bay
Beach Estate BoulevardEden on the Bay shopping center is less than 10 minute walk away. Has surf shops, many restaurants, Pick n Pay and pharmacy.
Shopping center within walking distance. Has outdoor kids play area, restaurants (Colcachio, Cape Fishmonger, Spur), Woolworths Food, Checkers and Clicks.
59 locals recommend
Seaside Village Shopping Centre
Cormorant AvenueShopping center within walking distance. Has outdoor kids play area, restaurants (Colcachio, Cape Fishmonger, Spur), Woolworths Food, Checkers and Clicks.
Table Bay Mall
Large shopping center short drive away
Shopping center short drive away (Woolworths Food & Pick n Pay open till 8:00-21:00)
53 locals recommend
West Coast Village Shopping Centre
Sandown RoadShopping center short drive away (Woolworths Food & Pick n Pay open till 8:00-21:00)
Bayside Mall
33 Blaauwberg RdLarge shopping center short drive away
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdLarge shopping center short drive away
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdLarge shopping center at Waterfront in Cape Town
Activities
Surf Big Bay
Hang Ten DriveSurf Big Bay at Eden on the Bay less than 10 minute walk away.
Surf shop at Eden on the Bay less than 10 minute walk away.
18 locals recommend
Cabrinha Kiteboarding South Africa
Otto du Plessis DriveSurf shop at Eden on the Bay less than 10 minute walk away.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadStunning and relaxing aquarium
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadHike or paraglide with an incredible view
Durbanville Wine Route
Wine farms have wine and good food. They also often have kids play areas, walking and mountain biking trails.
Beautiful views. Kids’ facilities The Tangram Restaurant includes a play area to keep children occupied
133 locals recommend
Durbanville Hills Winery
Tygerberg Valley RoadBeautiful views. Kids’ facilities The Tangram Restaurant includes a play area to keep children occupied
Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery
Tygerberg Valley RoadLovely restaurant and tasting venue
Wine farm with walking and cycling routes and a kids play area.
41 locals recommend
Bloemendal Wine Estate
M13 Tygerberg Valley RdWine farm with walking and cycling routes and a kids play area.
Beautiful view of Durbanville wine lands. Excellent kids play area with child minders.
72 locals recommend
Meerendal Wine Estate
Vissershok RoadBeautiful view of Durbanville wine lands. Excellent kids play area with child minders.
De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant
Stately old wine farm
Nature
Beautiful bird hides next door to Canal Walk shopping centre with restaurants, shops and cinemas.
35 locals recommend
Intaka Island
2 Park LnBeautiful bird hides next door to Canal Walk shopping centre with restaurants, shops and cinemas.
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
27 Totius StBreathtaking views
Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
Van Schoorsdrif RoadGet up close to ostriches
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveNewlands Forest
Cape Point National Park
Eagle Encounters
R310 Baden Powell DriveCheetah Outreach
De Beers AvenueBeautiful and easy walking in the forest. Blanketing the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Newlands Forest is a favourite among (dog) walkers, trail runners, nature lovers, picnickers and tourists looking to get into nature without having to venture far. Here are the reasons we love it: Entering the forest from the parking area, there is a sign with information detailing the various routes. The easier ones are made up of interlinking paths, with a few streams in between, some of which head up to the main Contour Path. This winds its way all around the base of Table Mountain, from Tafelberg Road in the City Bowl to Constantia Nek, and offers panoramic views of the city.
Avid hikers use the forest as an entry for the four trails that wind up to the top of the mountain, including Skeleton Gorge, Newlands Ravine and Nursery Ravine. These mountain trails are rocky and fairly strenuous, but the rewards are exquisite views stretching as far as the eye can see.
Nature lovers will be in their element. Newlands Forest is a mix of pine and gum plantation and the last remnants of the indigenous forest (including beautiful silver trees) that once covered the mountain, mixed with rare fynbos only found here, mosses, jungly vines and fungi. It’s home to myriad little creatures, from lizards and frogs to birds.
There’s also “Paradise”, an old woodcutter’s cottage where Lady Anne Barnard later stayed – you’ll find it hidden off the Skelmkoppad route. The Fernwood track passes a fabulous, elevated picnic spot on a deck, while the Woodcutters Path leads to Rhodes Memorial.
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
Beautiful and easy walking in the forest. Blanketing the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Newlands Forest is a favourite among (dog) walkers, trail runners, nature lovers, picnickers and tourists looking to get into nature without having to venture far. Here are the reasons we love it: Entering the forest from the parking area, there is a sign with information detailing the various routes. The easier ones are made up of interlinking paths, with a few streams in between, some of which head up to the main Contour Path. This winds its way all around the base of Table Mountain, from Tafelberg Road in the City Bowl to Constantia Nek, and offers panoramic views of the city.
Avid hikers use the forest as an entry for the four trails that wind up to the top of the mountain, including Skeleton Gorge, Newlands Ravine and Nursery Ravine. These mountain trails are rocky and fairly strenuous, but the rewards are exquisite views stretching as far as the eye can see.
Nature lovers will be in their element. Newlands Forest is a mix of pine and gum plantation and the last remnants of the indigenous forest (including beautiful silver trees) that once covered the mountain, mixed with rare fynbos only found here, mosses, jungly vines and fungi. It’s home to myriad little creatures, from lizards and frogs to birds.
There’s also “Paradise”, an old woodcutter’s cottage where Lady Anne Barnard later stayed – you’ll find it hidden off the Skelmkoppad route. The Fernwood track passes a fabulous, elevated picnic spot on a deck, while the Woodcutters Path leads to Rhodes Memorial.
Neighbourhoods
Big Bay is a hotspot for surfing and kite boarding. Known as the home of the Red Bull King of the Air kite boarding competition, the top kite boarders visit Big Bay once a year to compete for the coveted title.
82 locals recommend
Big Bay
Big Bay is a hotspot for surfing and kite boarding. Known as the home of the Red Bull King of the Air kite boarding competition, the top kite boarders visit Big Bay once a year to compete for the coveted title.
Buzzy waterfront with restaurants, street entertainers, aquarium and so much more.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdBuzzy waterfront with restaurants, street entertainers, aquarium and so much more.
Hire a bicycle. There is a mostly flat cycle route to Cape Town and bicycles can be taken on Myciti buses if you get tired. There are also a number of e-bike tours in Cape Town nature areas and winelands. Many wine farms have bike routes and hire out bicycles.
Bicycle Hire
145 Blaauwberg RdHire a bicycle. There is a mostly flat cycle route to Cape Town and bicycles can be taken on Myciti buses if you get tired. There are also a number of e-bike tours in Cape Town nature areas and winelands. Many wine farms have bike routes and hire out bicycles.
Sightseeing
Iziko Bo Kaap Museum
71 Wale StZeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadThe Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
Robben Island ferry