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
Waterfront for pleasure trips, cafe-bars, markets, live music, aquarium & some overrrated restaurants
what to do around Cape Town city
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
Artscape Complex - 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
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
Amsterdam Action Bar - relaxed bar with outdoor verandah in Cobern Street
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 Delibuy 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
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
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!
Popular stretch of soft white sandy beach - sunshine, turquoise waters and crashing surf...
what to do in gardens
Buzzy Long Street (city) becomes Kloof Street - dotted with funky shops, cafe bars& restaurants.
where to go in hout bay
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
where to go in constantia
30min drive from Waterfront
Gardens, space and good food at the gracious
Cellars Hohenort HotelExplore 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!