Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
SAVEUR Restaurant
Wharf StreetGood food and service with views of Simon's Town Harbour
Great place to go with children, with great food and live entertainment.
137 locals recommend
Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrGreat place to go with children, with great food and live entertainment.
Dixies Restaurant & Bar
134 Main RdGood place to watch sport in the bar and good food.
The Sweetest Thing Patisserie
82 St George's StAmazing pastries and good coffee.
Fine dining on the Kalk Bay harbour wall. Fantastic food, service and views.
270 locals recommend
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadFine dining on the Kalk Bay harbour wall. Fantastic food, service and views.
Cafe Pescado
118 St George's StBest pizza - where the locals go.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadGreat scenery and open late. Legendary.
There are a variety of restaurants, but "The Village Toad Pub & Grill" is great for late nights.
210 locals recommend
Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadThere are a variety of restaurants, but "The Village Toad Pub & Grill" is great for late nights.
Great for the whole family. Bar, live music, kids play area and great seafood!
40 locals recommend
Fisherman's Kommetjie
16 Somerset WayGreat for the whole family. Bar, live music, kids play area and great seafood!
Evening Food Market every Thursday and wine tasting & picnics during the day.
185 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine RoadEvening Food Market every Thursday and wine tasting & picnics during the day.
Parks & Nature
A must see! Go early to avoid queues at the gate and allow a few hours to do some of the hiking trails. Take sunblock and a hat.
126 locals recommend
Cape Point National Park
A must see! Go early to avoid queues at the gate and allow a few hours to do some of the hiking trails. Take sunblock and a hat.
Book for boat trips around the Simon's Town Harbour, to Seal Island, Cape Point and more.
23 locals recommend
Simon's Town Boat Company
2 Wharf StBook for boat trips around the Simon's Town Harbour, to Seal Island, Cape Point and more.
Silvermine Trail
Great for picnics around the dam and hiking.
Glencairn Beach
Main RdQuiet beach with tidal pool.
Busy beach with jungle gyms for kids and restaurant, also shark net and life guards.
89 locals recommend
Fish Hoek Beach
Busy beach with jungle gyms for kids and restaurant, also shark net and life guards.
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadSwim with penguins, very sheltered. Entry fee.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic shows in a small intimate theatre. Have dinner here as well for the full experience.
114 locals recommend
The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main RoadFantastic shows in a small intimate theatre. Have dinner here as well for the full experience.
Heather Auer Art Studio
10 Forrest WyQuality South African Art
Spend all day here enjoying the beautiful gardens, hiking trails, have a picnic or eat out at Moyo Restaurant, then enjoy the live evening Music Concerts (book in advance).
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveSpend all day here enjoying the beautiful gardens, hiking trails, have a picnic or eat out at Moyo Restaurant, then enjoy the live evening Music Concerts (book in advance).
Essentials
Grocery and Liquor Store, Coffee Shop and Deli, Dentist and a few other shops. Quick and easy to walk from our Goodluck Cottage.
28 locals recommend
Kwikspar Glencairn
Birkenhead RoadGrocery and Liquor Store, Coffee Shop and Deli, Dentist and a few other shops. Quick and easy to walk from our Goodluck Cottage.
Shopping
Longbeach Mall
Sunnydale RoadEverything you might need.
Blue Route Mall
Tokai RoadA bit further to drive, but more shops and movies as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Muizenberg Water Slides
20a Beach RdWater slides, put-put and beach.
Great Adventure zip-slide course for kids and adults. Book in advance (not cash payments).
44 locals recommend
Acrobranch Constantia
1 Hout Bay Main RoadGreat Adventure zip-slide course for kids and adults. Book in advance (not cash payments).
45 minutes drive to Cape Town. Busy during holidays, but nice to see.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road45 minutes drive to Cape Town. Busy during holidays, but nice to see.