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Cape Town Travel Guide
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items As someone who has lived in Cape Town for 6 years, here is an extensive Cape Town travel guide where I list the most popular towns and destinations, with both things to do and the restaurants available within the area.
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Melkbosstrand
Melkbosstrand Accommodation
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand Accommodation
Cape Town Central
Cape Town Central Accommodation
Melkbosstrand
Head to the quaint town of Melbosstrand and have a breakfast or brunch at this well-known restaurant with views of the beach.
Damhuis Restaurant
Head to Koeberg Nature Reserve in Melkbosstrand for a picnic and sights of wildlife and the beautiful fynbos. Perfect for pictures.
Koeberg Nature Reserve
Perfect for those who love playing golf.
Atlantic Beach Golf Club
Looking for a thrilling adventure? WildX Duynefontein, will provide you with exactly that!
WildX Adventures Duynefontein
For the lovers of plants and cacti, looking for a new plant baby, or just looking for views of some stunning plants!🌵🌿
Namib Garden
Cute surf shop for all your surfing needs!🏄♂️🏄♀️
Boardlife Surf Shop
The best seaside restaurant with amazing food, drinks and vibes!😍🍸🌮
Seafood Lapa Melkbosstrand
Rated 22nd Best Foodie Destinations ons the West Coast!✨️
The melkbos kitchen
Italian restaurant with a seaview!
Trattoria Maranello
Local trendy restaurant in Melkbosstrand.🌴
I Love Melkies
For the quadbiking thrill of your life!
Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking
Go for a stroll on Melbosstrand beach.
Melkbosstrand Beach - City of Cape Town
Melkbosstrand Accommodation
Melkbosch Guesthouse is a three star guesthouse consisting of 14 rooms. The guesthouse is located in Melkbosstrand, about 30 minutes drive from Cape Town International and Cape Town City centre. The wide and open beach is about 60 metres from the gue...
Melkbosch Guesthouse
Step outside and discover the hotel's lush garden, a tranquil oasis where you can unwind amidst beautiful greenery and colorful flowers. Take a leisurely stroll, find a cozy spot to read a book, or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere. The garden a...
Beachwood Inn Melkbosstrand Guest House (Cape Town)
14 Penguin Place, Melkbosstrand is set in Melkbosstrand and features a pool with a view and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers garden views, an outdoor fireplace ...
14 Penguin Place, Melkbosstrand
Just a few steps from Van Riebeeck Beach and 1.2 miles from Melkbosstrand Beach, Beachmusic features accommodations in Cape Town with a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to darts, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Beachmusic
Ideal for backpackers and those who are on a budget!
Ou Skip Holiday Resort
Boasting a garden, an outdoor pool and pool views, DuyneGuestHouse is situated in Cape Town. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. Van Riebeeck Beach is 2.1 km from the guest house and CTICC is 32 km awa...
DuyneGuestHouse, Melkbosstrand
Featuring a patio with mountain views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Melkbos Beach Cottage can be found in Melkbosstrand, close to Van Riebeeck Beach and 2.3 km from Melkbosstrand Beach
Melkbos Beach Cottage
Design and comfort are perfectly combined here, because we care about your well-being – Escape to tranquility at Melkbos Mountain View Estate, your serene getaway in Melkbosstrand, Duynefontein.
Melkbos Mountain View Estate – Beauty Redefined
Listen to the Waves is located in Melkbosstrand and offers quality, comfortable accommodation in this peaceful, coastal village. The studio apartment is located nearby many activities, shops and restaurants.
Listen to the Waves - Self catering
The Sandcastle B&B is situated in Melkbosstrand, a town on the Atlantic coast and border with the West Coast. Our establishment, close to the beach, shops and restaurants, offers beach views and the private deck upstairs has views of Table Mounta...
Sandcastle B&B
Featuring sea views, Quest Bed And Breakfast provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 1.5 km from Melkbosstrand Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast fre...
Quest Bed And Breakfast, Melkbosstrand (updated prices 2025)
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand is one of the most beautiful towns in Cape Town.
Bloubergstrand - The Ultimate Guide - Cape Tourism
Lovely beach to walk along and swim, if you're brave enough to endure the cold waters.
Big Bay Beach
Shopping centre along the coast, with restaurants and surf shops. Walking distance to the beach.
Eden on The Bay Centre
Cute restaurant overlooking the ocean. Perfect for sundowners!🍹
ONS Huisie Restaurant
Perfect for watching the sunset. Ons Huisie restaurant is right there.
Small Bay Beach in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
The BEST waffles and milkshakes you'll ever try!😍
Big Bay Waffle Company - Eden On The Bay Mall
The famous Blue Peter restaurant is known for it's buzzing vibe and popularity. Overlooking the beach, perfect for sundowners!
Dining - The Blue Peter Hotel
Studio 46 is a fine art, jewellery and handcraft.Situated along the idyllic Bloubergstrand seashore, it is a relaxing and vibrant venue where you will be able to find the perfect gift for friends or family, or possibly a treasured memento of your vis...
Studio 46
Asirawan Siam Healing House & SA-Thai Slave Heritage Reflection Centre offers an authentic Thai Massage experience here in Cape Town
Thai Massage Blouberg - Asir…
Learn how to surf in Bloubergstrand!
Surf Big Bay Surf School
Learn how to kitesurf and SUP!
High Five Kitesurf School | Kitesurfing Lessons Cape Town
Enjoy an elegant dining or lunch experience with the most exquisite sushi in Bloubergstrand!
Blowfish Restaurant
For the best Asian cuisine and sushi buffet in Bloubergstrand!
The Orient
Have an unforgettable restaurant experience at On The Rocks restaurant!
ON The Rocks
For your pizza cravings!
Col'cacchio Pizzeria
Shopping centre located about 15min drive from Bloubergstrand
The Paddocks Shopping Centre
Mall in Bloubergstrand
Table Bay Mall
Homespun Restaurant is an imaginative mix of modern and classic, simple and complex. This esteemed eatery is situated in Table View in Cape Town
Homespun Blouberg
In the Seaside Village Centre, with views of Table Mountain in the distance and the salty scent of the sea spray, lies the Big Bay Café.
Big Bay Café in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Seafood and steaks served in restaurant with Table Mountain panorama, plus bar with bands and DJs.
Doodles Beachfront Restaurant & Function Venue ...
Tiger’s Milk Blouberg is the best destination for ‘dude food’, made good. Epitomising handcrafted goodness with a menu that takes pizza, grills and burgers to the next level, pair these with our locally made Tiger’s Milk Lager and you’re sure to leav...
Tiger's Milk
Contemporary cafe/bar chain with an upbeat soundtrack, for cocktails, coffee & breakfast.
News Cafe - Table View
German restaurant with amazing views and food!
Kapstadt Brauhaus Blouberg
Exquisite food with a side of Table Mountain
Salt & Sage
Pakalolo is a Caribbean style Cafe, Bar and Restaurant. Island holiday comes to mind as you step into the premises, with Bamboo and palm leaf interiors. Bistro tables and relaxed lounge seating caters to business and holiday makers alike.
Pakalolo Tableview
Restaurant with a beachy atmosphere
Mozambik Bloubergstrand
Best burgers in Bloubergstrand!
Jerry's Burger Bar, Bloubergstrand
A surf & turf ocean-front dining experience where the seafood & steaks are both so good you’re in a ‘Catch 22’ as to which to order. Fortunately for you, here you can have your steak and eat it too!
Catch 22 Beachside Grille And BAR
Chic chain restaurant combining classic fish suppers with Japanese dishes, teppanyaki and sushi.
Cape Town Fish Market Bloubergstrand
Trendy restaurant on the Big Bay beachfront.
Fat Cactus Big Bay
Bloubergstrand Accommodation
Blouberg Beach Retreat offers a range of entertainment facilities that are sure to keep guests entertained throughout their stay. Nestled within a lush garden, this hotel provides a serene and picturesque setting for relaxation and leisure activities...
Blouberg Beach Retreat
Convenience at its Finest: Unwind and Stay Connected at Oceansnest Guest House
Oceans Nest Beachfront Guesthouse in Bloubergstrand
Travelers are guaranteed to have a hassle-free stay with all the amenities and services provided by Cape Town Beachfront Apartments at Leisure Bay.
Cape Town Beachfront Ap…
Discover the Charming Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Blouberg
Welcome to Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Blouberg, a delightful 3-star hotel located in the beautiful coastal city of Cape Town, South Africa. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, this guesthouse offe...
Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Blouberg
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Cape Town, Bloubergstrand is a beachside haven that offers visitors a truly unforgettable experience. With its pristine sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views of Table Mountain, this charmin...
Mulenvo Guest House
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel is situated on the beachfront in Bloubergstrand and features air-conditioned rooms with free high-speed WiFi. The property overlooks Table Bay, with views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Cape Town, South Africa, Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa offers a truly enchanting escape. With its stunning views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, this 4-star hotel provides a serene oasis for both leis...
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa | Lagoon Beach Hotel
Cape Town Central
The V&A Waterfront is a mixed-use suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. It is on the site of the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. With Table Mountain as its backdrop, the 123-hectare neighbourhood sees millions of people visiting e...
V&A Waterfront – Welcome to our neighbourhood
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
Two Oceans Aquarium | Explore, Experience and Engage
In the heart of the Mother City, within the richly historical Company’s Garden, lies a restaurant built for children, families and visitors alike. Inspired by nature and by tales rooted in the past, this gentle space offers a point of peace within a ...
Company's Garden Restaurant
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
Cape Town Diamond Museum | Top Cape Town Attraction
Exhilarating, gravity-defying and a breath-taking drop, reaching a free fall speed of up to 100km per hour and almost 4G’s.
SKY-Hi Ride | 28th floor of Hotel Sky
Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean, provide a spectacular background for the park’s rich bio-diversity. Cape Point falls within the southern section of Table Mountain National par...
Cape Point
An experience everyone needs to have whilst visiting Cape Town!
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
For those who are interested in history.
Home - Robben Island Museum
Amazing to watch the susnset from!
Signal Hill is so named because it was a site for flying flags to communicate weather conditions, thus providing opportune vistas of spectacular views.
Signal Hill (Cape Town)
Lion's Head in Cape Town is a peak situated at 669 meters above sea level. The hike up Lions Head takes approximately 90 minutes at a moderate pace. Lions Head trail is steep but do-able, while the 5.5km trail packs a punch (Both ways). The views fro...
Lion's Head Cape Town
Visit the stunning beaches of Clifton in Cape Town.
Clifton Beaches
A secret hidden behind a chocolate cafe in Cape Town. The Gin Bar is worth visiting!
The Gin Bar
a fun, slightly Bohemian bar with cheap drinks and good vibes. What’s not to love? If you’re looking for a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously and stays open late, this is the place to go.
The Village Idiot - The Firm
Cape Town Central Accommodation
With its prime location just a stone's throw away from the stunning Sea Point Promenade, this hotel offers the perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.
With a total of 80 well-appointed rooms, Mojo Hotel Sea Point provides a comfortable...
Mojo Hotel
Conveniently located in Cape Town, Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 3.8 km from V&A Waterfront, 1.4 km from CTICC and 6.9 km from Table Mountain.
Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel | Cape Town
This elegant 4-star hotel is just 2 km from the V&A Waterfront and the Two Oceans Aquarium. It has an outdoor pool, massage services and panoramic views of Table Mountain.
Garden Court Victoria Junction
It's just a 15 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport to our lively downtown location, set on a tree-lined street packed with restaurants, art galleries, markets, cafes and bars. Exploring Cape Town is made easy, with our close proximity t...
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre - IHG
Located in Cape Town (Matroosfontein), Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is within a 10-minute drive of University of the Western Cape and Cape Town Science Centre.
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Hotel in the V&A Waterfront
City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
This hotel is located in the centre of Cape Town, just over 500m from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and around 7km from Clifton Beach. It also features a fitness centre and a splash pool.
Cape Town City Centre Hotel | Southern Sun Cape Sun
If you're looking for more affordable accommodation, this hostel is ideal with all the basics and located withing Cape Town Central.
91 Loop Boutique Hostel
Boutique hotel with luxurious rooms located in Cape Town Central
Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel's luxurious rooms
Hout Bay
Cape Town's most vibrant market!
The Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay. The Most Vibrant Market ...
The island home to the seals!
Duiker Island
Visit the beautiful and popular Hout Bay Beach
Hout Bay Beach
Discover the thrill of kayaking and whale watching in Hout Bay, complete with close encounters with marine life. Enjoy guided tours rich in local history and vibrant community stories.
Karbonkelberg Tourism | Specialised Tours in Hout Bay
The most scenic route in Cape Town!
Chapmans Peak Drive
Gorgeous views of Hout Bay from this lookout
Hout Bay Lookout
Founded in 2012, Red Room Gallery is a pioneering art gallery upon which unique, contemporary African art is exposed to the greater international art market. The gallery seeks to source and display African works focusing primarily on black artists fr...
RED ROOM GALLERY | Contemporary Art Gallery | Cape ...
An awesome craft brewery located in the Hout Bay Harbour district. Come in and have a beer, tour our brewery, and maybe get lucky and watch our brewmaster in action! We have 4 beers on tap - all made using local Hout Bay spring water: a Weiss, a Blon...
Urban Brewing Co.
Contemporary art gallery focusing on painting, sculpture and fine art prints. Featuring an exciting selection of emerging and established South African artists.
Hout Bay Gallery - Contemporary Art Gallery
South Africa’s only double World Award winning Gin Distillery
Gin | Hout Bay Harbour Distillery | Cape Town
Such a fun and cute activity for the entire family or a girls date!
Hout Bay | Child-friendly Restaurant & Ceramic Painting Cafe
Welcome to Animal Ocean, your gateway to exploring Cape Town’s vibrant marine wildlife. Dive into unforgettable ocean safaris, where playful seals and fascinating sunfish await. Our eco-friendly tours offer a unique experience for ocean lovers of all...
Animal Ocean | Snorkeling Ocean Safaris
Must visit restaurant on Hout Bay harbour.
Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium
Al fresco dining and drinking on wooden deck over waterfront with mountain views, seafood and sushi.
The Lookout Hout Bay Restaurant
Stunning seaside restaurant
Dunes Beach Restaurant
Stunning restaurant and wedding venue
Suikerbossie Restaurant & Estate
Italian style restaurant in Hout Bay
Casareccio Hout Bay
Quaint restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and great food!
The Pelican - Hout Bay Restaurant
Located on one of the original Hout Bay farms, the Quentin at Oakhurst restaurant and cellar follows in the footsteps of generations of family food farming and cooking traditions.
Quentin at Oakhurst
Beach bar restaurant near the beach
The Beach Bar Hout Bay
Century-old barn now a tapas restaurant & bar serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Constantia Nek - La Parada
Elegant and innovative restaurant in Hout Bay
THE GREEN ORCHID RESTAURANT, Hout Bay
Hout Bay Accommodation
Literally on the beach!
Dune Lodge, Hout Bay
Close to the beach and shops!
Brightwater Lodge, Hout Bay
Absolutely stunning accommodation with a beautiful view!
Victorskloof Lodge, Hout Bay
Absolutely stunning accommodation
Hout & About Guest House, Hout Bay
Stunning views and scenery!
AMAKHAYA LODGE
Truly stunning accommodation!
The beachclub 17, Hout Bay
Chapmans Peak Hotel is situated in a renovated 19th century building in picturesque Hout Bay. It offers modern rooms, a seafood restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views and free private parking.
Chapmans Peak Beach Hotel
Built in 1871, this manor combines historic charm and modern décor elements beautifully. It is nestled amidst the hills of Hout Bay.
Luxurious accommodation and stunning surroundings await guests at Hout Bay Manor.
Hout Bay Manor
Hout Bay View Boutique Hotel in Hout Bay provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 1.5 km from Hout Bay Beach. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of ...
Hout Bay View Boutique Hotel
Vida Nova Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Hout Bay. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.8 km of World of Birds. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room serv...
Vida Nova Retreat, Hout Bay
Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, The Salt House in Hout Bay is located in Hout Bay in the Western Cape Region, 1.1 km from World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available...
The Salt House in Hout Bay
Boasting a year-round outdoor pool, spa facilities and wellness packages, Wonderland is set in Hout Bay, 3.2 km from World of Birds and 7.9 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests...
Wonderland, Hout Bay
Featuring free WiFi, Waterland Lodge offers accommodation in Houtbay. Chapman's Peak Drive is 6.5 km from the property. Free WiFi is available.
All self-catering units include a seating area and a well-equipped kitchen fitted with a stove, fridge mi...
Waterland Lodge, Hout Bay (updated prices 2025)
Set within 400 metres of World of Birds and 11 km of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Bluemari's Retreat offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hout Bay. This guest house features a private pool, a garden and free private...
Bluemari's Retreat, Hout Bay
Offering mountain views, Thulani River Lodge in Hout Bay offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.
Thulani River Lodge, Hout Bay
Camps Bay
Gorgeous and peaceful beach if you go at the right time!
CAMP'S BAY BEACH
If you're looking to indulge in a streak grilled to perfection!
Quality Steak Restaurant Camps Bay | Hussar Grill
Modern venue staging musicals, plays, cabaret and comedy, plus dining in a stylish bistro.
Theatre on The Bay
With beautiful big boulders, this beach is amazing for exploring and chilling!
Bakoven Beach
Relaxed contemporary restaurant with terrace for seafood and sushi and views of ocean and mountain.
Codfather Seafood & Sushi An Amazing Extravaganza Of Fish & Sushi
Hiking trail with surreal views!
Kasteelspoort Hiking Trail - Secret Cape Town
Studio G is an art gallery working in partnership Village N Life. Studio G at The Bay Hotel is the flagship gallery.
Studio G | Contemporary Fine Art Gallery & Watch Boutique
Based at The Glen Country Club in Clifton, this court boasts one of the most beautiful settings to play Padel in South Africa.
Epic Padel The Glen
Sports Bar | Live Entertainment | Karaoke
Dizzys Restaurant & Pub
Relaxed, split-level, all-day cafe facing beach, with eclectic menu, cocktails and sidewalk tables.
Café Caprice
Secluded Cape Town beach worth visiting!
Beta Beach in Bakoven, Cape Town
Relish views of the waves beyond the palms from two floors of great vibes with a deck to keep you soaking up that sun! Welcome to your little slice of paradise. Enjoy all the deliciousness Tiger’s Milk always offers in ice-cold beers on tap, cocktail...
Camps Bay - Tiger's Milk
Cape Town beach popular for surfing, with nearby tourist amenities including rental cottages.
Glen Beach
If you're looking for a relaxing pamper!
Wellness & Beauty Day Spa | Langaro
For a sophisticated sea side dining experience.
Bilboa | Sophisticated Dining in Camps Bay - Kove Collection
Seaside Café with stunning and sophisticated decor.
Mantra Cafe, Cape Town
If you're keen for a stroll on the promenade in Camps Bay
The Promenade
A two-floor restaurant serving a variety of meals overlooking the ocean.
INFUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR
Pottery and pizza? What could be a better activity?
The Pottery Camps Bay
This walk is above the gorgeous beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay
Pipe track - Camps Bay Drive, Western Cape, South Africa - AllTrails
For a luxurious dining experience in Camps Bay
Azure Restaurant
With a cozy atmosphere overlooking the ocean.
Paranga
Take a dip in the pool at this Beach Club.
Sandy B Private Beach Club - The Bay Hotel
Camps Bay Accommodation
Nestled against the breathtaking 12 Apostles Mountain range and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay Village, offers a diverse and memorable experience.
Camps Bay Village - Studios and Apartments
Situated in Camps Bay, this luxury beach hotel features 4 outdoor pools and views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range. It offers spacious guest rooms a 10-minute drive from Cape Town city centre.
The Bay Hotel, Cape Town
This luxury guest house features an outdoor plunge pool and a terrace with panoramic ocean views. Camps Bay Beach is a 10-minute walk away.
61 on Camps Bay, Cape Town (updated prices 2025)
Beachwood Camps Bay: Where the ocean, Table Mountain, and our pool compete for your attention.
BEACHWOOD CAMPS BAY - UPDATED 2024 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Bakoven, South Africa) - Tripadvisor
Lion's eye is perfectly appointed on the sea-side slopes of Camps Bay and offers breath-taking 180’ sea vistas.
LIVING HOTEL LION'S EYE
Located 50 metres from the Beach and the vibrant Promenade which boasts an array of restaurants and bars, South Beach Camps Bay offers self-catering accommodation in Camps Bay.
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Tucked away on a large, private estate overlooking Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, this boutique hotel combines stunning views with first-class facilities.
Nestled against the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, Camps Bay Retreat Hotel is the ideal ch...
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel, Cape Town (updated prices 2025)
Boasting 2 solar heated infinity pools, the 5-star Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel is conveniently located nearby to beaches, restaurants and local tourist attractions. It offers a fitness centre, massage and steam rooms and an in-house luxury ...
Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel