Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Outstanding fine dining in relaxed environment, walking distance from our house. The Deli in a nearby building has superb fresh baked goods
132 locals recommend
The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneOutstanding fine dining in relaxed environment, walking distance from our house. The Deli in a nearby building has superb fresh baked goods
Great cafe, largely outdoors, close to playground, shops. Reliable food, prompt service.
137 locals recommend
Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrGreat cafe, largely outdoors, close to playground, shops. Reliable food, prompt service.
Great for families with kids - petting zoo, camel rides, craft shops and cafes
134 locals recommend
Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie RoadGreat for families with kids - petting zoo, camel rides, craft shops and cafes
Outstanding setting (almost better in winter with fierce breaking waves on the windows), great food and atmosphere. Service can be mixed. Dancing and music at Polana downstairs
270 locals recommend
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadOutstanding setting (almost better in winter with fierce breaking waves on the windows), great food and atmosphere. Service can be mixed. Dancing and music at Polana downstairs
Thai Cafe - Steenberg
Reddam AvenueReliable fast take-away food service. Also have a branch in Hout Bay
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdGoldfish submerged Sundays in summer !
Views, setting, right above beach in the milkwoods. Walk from our house. Service appalling, food indifferent, but go for drinks.
11 locals recommend
Thorfynns Restaurant
Views, setting, right above beach in the milkwoods. Walk from our house. Service appalling, food indifferent, but go for drinks.
The Village Roast
Old Cape Farm RoadCoffee and vibe
Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main RoadLife is too short to drink bad wine
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdGettys.....
Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia RoadAge gets better with wine
Best ever outdoor casual music happenings in summer for the young at heart (and good food in relaxed environment every day)
29 locals recommend
Cape Farmhouse Restaurant
M65 & M66 Plateau roadBest ever outdoor casual music happenings in summer for the young at heart (and good food in relaxed environment every day)
The Foodbarn Deli & Tapas Bar
Noordhoek Main RoadCakes and hang out vibe
Everything Else
There are many great vineyards in the Cape, but this is very local to us and produces good wines and has a lovely location for its weekly market and picnics
185 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine RoadThere are many great vineyards in the Cape, but this is very local to us and produces good wines and has a lovely location for its weekly market and picnics
Longest and quietest beach in Cape Town. Walks, rides, purest air, the wide open Atlantic Ocean
186 locals recommend
Noordhoek Beach
Longest and quietest beach in Cape Town. Walks, rides, purest air, the wide open Atlantic Ocean
Unexciting suburban mall, but close by and has good range of shops, including Woolworths (superior) and PicknPay (widest range) supermarkets.
114 locals recommend
Woolworths Longbeach Mall
Buller Louw BoulevardUnexciting suburban mall, but close by and has good range of shops, including Woolworths (superior) and PicknPay (widest range) supermarkets.
Upmarket shopping area - 15-20 mins drive away, but what a scenic drive !
260 locals recommend
Constantia Village
Upmarket shopping area - 15-20 mins drive away, but what a scenic drive !
Woolworths Steenberg Village
Reddam AvenueOpen later than other supermarkets in the area
Gentle walking, safe playing area for active kids, and Sunday evening concerts in summer must have the most beautiful setting in the world
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveGentle walking, safe playing area for active kids, and Sunday evening concerts in summer must have the most beautiful setting in the world
If you love books, no further explanation needed. Small but well selected stock, lovely staff, charming setting. Annex cafe next door !
27 locals recommend
Kalk Bay Books
62 Main RdIf you love books, no further explanation needed. Small but well selected stock, lovely staff, charming setting. Annex cafe next door !
Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdQuirky, fun.
Misty Cliffs
Atmospheric - and misty - beach !
One of the world's great scenic drives. Also good for cycling
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrOne of the world's great scenic drives. Also good for cycling
Silvermine Dam
Great location for swimming if sea is too rough or cold for you.
National park with great day hikes, beaches and sightseeing at the point itself.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
National park with great day hikes, beaches and sightseeing at the point itself.
Sightseeing
One of the great scenic drives in the world - right on our doorstep
69 locals recommend
Chapmans Peak Drive
Chapmans Peak DriveOne of the great scenic drives in the world - right on our doorstep
Shopping
Great place to learn to surf - lessons for all ages
40 locals recommend
Surf Emporium Surf and Stand Up Paddle Board Shop and School
72 Beach RdGreat place to learn to surf - lessons for all ages
Entertainment & Activities
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadPenguin viewing and sheltered swimming
Relatively warm water and gentle waves, good coaching for beginners, guaranteed stand up in first lesson !
29 locals recommend
Gary's Surf School
34 Beach RdRelatively warm water and gentle waves, good coaching for beginners, guaranteed stand up in first lesson !
Arts & Culture
Foundation stone of Cape farming history - great food and wine and sad stories of slavery
334 locals recommend
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadFoundation stone of Cape farming history - great food and wine and sad stories of slavery