sun, sea and sand on Clifton's soft, sandy beaches
With SO much on offer in Cape Town, some pointers of where to go and what to see:
Cape Town - the main attractions
Cable car up Table Mountain for sunset, and catch fairytale night time city views on the way down!
Hike 1,5hr to the top of Lion’s Head for panoramic city and ocean views – busy on full moon nights.
For hiking around Table Mountain, get a professional guide - be amazed by nature - and stay safe Or simply drive to the end of Signal Hill for panoramic views. Maybe tandem paraglide down... Do a circular day trip from city to Muizenberg, the Penguins at Boulders Beach and Cape Point
then return to the city via Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay, Llandudno and Camps Bay. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – great summer sunset concerts - book tickets & take a picnic. Some sandy coves around but the best city beaches are Camps Bay and the four Clifton beaches Coffee lovers find their fix at funky coffee shops - and do sweet things at the divine Charly's Bakery
Waterfront for pleasure trips, cafe-bars, markets, live music, aquarium & some overrrated restaurants
walking distance from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route Church Street, Bree Street, Long Street into Kloof Street all offer quaint and quirky city shops
visit GreenMarket Square (daily market) and stroll along St George's Mall pedestrian walkway explore city art galleries on 1st Thursday of every month from 5pm to late with 'First Thursdays' good food at Hemelhuijs Restaurant on Waterkant Str, close to Buitengracht Str
The Shortmarket Club is Luke Dale-Roberts' new city venture. Get in. If you can. latin american hospitality, food and good times at Orinoco Restaurant in Bree Street meat lovers delight Carne Restaurants - 3 city branches but the original in Keerom Street, city. fab pizzas from Colcacchio - close to unfinished freeway - also other city branches Delightful tapas at this cookery school/shop/restaurant aptly named The Chef's Warehouse
a choice of three stage theatres at the ArtscapeComplex - off Adderley Street in the city
Look sharp with hair cuts, shaves & grooming for men at 3 Barnet Fair barber shops in the city Burlesque meets Birdcage at the 80 seater cabaret theatre Gate 69 on Bree Street. Just do it.
what to do de waterkant
walking distance from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route
quaint and historic suburb next to city and walking distance to city or waterfront. art, interiors, fashion, restaurants, café bars, a supermarket and Zone Fitness gym
Great Italian food with matching service at Il Leone Restaurant, c/o Cobern & Prestwich
warehouse with 3 three floors of magnificent furniture and interiors at Weylandts
The Piano Bar for cocktails, menu's and local live music - check website for details
de waterkant is also home to Cape Town's gay village bars and clubs - see below
Cape Town gay village
bordered by Dixon-, Jarvis-, De Smidt- & Prestwich Streets Beefcakes Burger Bar - frivilous drag shows, burgers & beefy barmen - Liddle Street Crew Bar - karaoke on Tuesdays, busy club and bar over weekends - Napier Street The Hothouse - stylish steam and leisure sauna with adult store and bar - Jarvis Street Cafe Manhattan - great spot for burgers, a quick bite or cocktail - Dixon Street Beaulah Bar - lesbian bar/club attracting a mixed crowd - Somerset Road get your tan on Clifton 3rd beach or Sandy Bay nudist beach (on footpath from Llandudno)
where to go in greenpoint
walking distance from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route fresh and simple good food at Mano's Restaurant – a favourite lunch/dinner haunt of locals. Various shops, coffee bars, restaurants, eateries and pubs along Main Road (close to stadium) great coffee, beautiful flowers and inspirational Italian deli foods at Giovanni’s Deli buy from Ultra Liquors and fill your bar fridge in preparation for that sundowner gathering
take a stroll and explore Greenpoint Park with gardens leading all the way to Mouille Point
where to go in mouille point
7min drive or easy walk from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route
on Beach Road, one of the best steak restaurants in town, The Hussar Grill
a bit further down, pass the lighthouse, airy verandah lunches at Sotano Restaurant
seaside lunches and sundowners at the superbly positioned Radisson Blu Hotel
Lily's Restaurant, relaxed all-day eatery with great seaside sunset views...
where to go in seapoint
walking distance from Waterfront along seafront promenade and on MyCiti bus route
main road with café-bars, restaurants, supermarkets, post office, chemists and various shopping malls a spectacular seaside pedestrian walkway links Mouille Point & Seapoint with Clifton & Camps Bay
La Mouette Restaurant offer a memorable 'tasting menu'. Ask to be seated outdoors on balmy nights
delicious food at the casual Sundoo Indian Tapas Bar on Main Road - first come first serve tables.
about clifton beaches
18min drive from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route no shops, no restaurants just 4 soft white sandy beaches along the ice cold Atlantic. restaurant, bar and ocean views at the Bungalow - between Clifton and Camps Bay
where to go camps bay beach
20min drive from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route Café-bars, restaurants, shops & palm fringed beachfront & spectacular sun sets across ocean. The Round House Restaurant offers daytime garden picnics, sunset hour and gourmet dinners The Azure-restaurant - between Camps Bay and Hout Bay - offer outdoor lunch with a view!
40min drive from Waterfront and on MyCiti bus route Bay Harbour - a funky weekend craft market with live music and delicious home-made goodies...
Can't get into one of the 'famous' tapas restaurants? Show stopping fare at Cheyne's Restaurant
Sample the calamari & portuguese steak on the verandah of the Chapman's Peak Hotel - with views! Scenic tropical garden setting with walk through aviaries at the World of Birds Chapmans Peak links Hout Bay to Noordhoek's Food Barn, Long Beach - and on to Cape Point
where to go in constantia
30min drive from Waterfront Gardens, space and good food at the gracious Cellars Hohenort Hotel Explore the oldest wine estate in the country and do some wine tasting at Groot Constantia 300m from Constantia Nek, towards Hout Bay, a MUST DO lunch with views at La Colombe
So folks, enjoy and any other great finds... let us know!