Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdThe Mountain... need I say more
The reason this area is called Observatory is because the headquarters of the National Centre for Optical and Infrared Astronomy are based in this suburb. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month
7 locals recommend
South African Astronomical Observatory
1 Observatory RdThe reason this area is called Observatory is because the headquarters of the National Centre for Optical and Infrared Astronomy are based in this suburb. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveAmazing views, fauna and flora
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StHistorical museum
Amazing views of cape town - moderate walk (45min) to get to the top
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadAmazing views of cape town - moderate walk (45min) to get to the top
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadFun day trip for a rainy day
Food Scene
Obz Cafe
115 Lower Main RdLower main is full or small cafe's and restaurants.
Entertaining dining - served by entertainers. Great fun for a group activity
29 locals recommend
Stardust Theatrical Dining
118 Sir Lowry RdEntertaining dining - served by entertainers. Great fun for a group activity
A Touch of Madness Restaurant
12 Nuttall Rdan institution!
The Woodstock Lounge
Great pizza, nice vibe
Beautiful building and memorial with a lovely restaurant and great views!
130 locals recommend
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueBeautiful building and memorial with a lovely restaurant and great views!
amazing food, top notch (a little pricey but an amazing food experience) book in advance
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rdamazing food, top notch (a little pricey but an amazing food experience) book in advance
An absolute must if you can get a booking. Check pricing before you make a booking - it's not a cheap restaurant but a culinary experience.
259 locals recommend
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdAn absolute must if you can get a booking. Check pricing before you make a booking - it's not a cheap restaurant but a culinary experience.
OK, the decor is shocking and they still use zebra striped cockery ;-) Go for the sunset, drink in hand enjoy the amazing view from a rotating restaurant!
12 locals recommend
The Ritz Hotel, Sea Point
OK, the decor is shocking and they still use zebra striped cockery ;-) Go for the sunset, drink in hand enjoy the amazing view from a rotating restaurant!
Essentials
Pick n Pay Family Observatory
Open 7 days a week from 7am-9pm
Kwikspar - Observatory
67 Station RdWalking distance with a TOPS liquor store
Pick n Pay Family Observatory
Liquor store
Arts & Culture
Artscape Theatre Centre
Theater and shows
The Labia
68 Orange StOldest and only independent movie house in RSA. Authentic and rustic
Fancy something a bit more upscale? The River Club Golf and Conference Centre is the place to be. Enjoy a day of golfing on the 9-hole mashie course or the 90-bay driving range. The world famous Logic
22 locals recommend
The River Club
Observatory RoadFancy something a bit more upscale? The River Club Golf and Conference Centre is the place to be. Enjoy a day of golfing on the 9-hole mashie course or the 90-bay driving range. The world famous Logic
Old Biscuit Mill Glass Gallery
375 Albert RoadGallery
Saturday fresh produce and food market! A must for any visitor
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdSaturday fresh produce and food market! A must for any visitor
Drinks & Nightlife
Hello Sailor
86 Lower Main Rdgreat bar, great burgers and lots of beer on tap
Devils Peak Salt River Taproom
150 Cecil RdGreat beer on tap
Aces 'n Spades
62 Hout StGreat music and fun vibe
Everything Else
Cape Town International Airport
MatroosfonteinAirport