Guidebook for Seapoint, Cape Town
Essentials
Closest yoga studio to the apartment. Unpretentious environment, great instructors, very easy to drop-in.
23 locals recommend
Hot Dog Yoga Studio
202 Main RdClosest yoga studio to the apartment. Unpretentious environment, great instructors, very easy to drop-in.
Vast store full of healthy food options eg. Nuts, dried fruits, Quinoa etc.
Wellness Warehouse The Point Mall
76 Regent RdVast store full of healthy food options eg. Nuts, dried fruits, Quinoa etc.
Another good clean supermarket within walking distance of the apartment. A wider range of brands than the Woolworths.
92 locals recommend
Checkers Sea Point
Saint Andrews RoadAnother good clean supermarket within walking distance of the apartment. A wider range of brands than the Woolworths.
Closest big gym in the area with very comprehensive facilities. Drop in daily rates are available.
87 locals recommend
Virgin Active Point - Health club
Bill Peters DriveClosest big gym in the area with very comprehensive facilities. Drop in daily rates are available.
Best quality fruit and vegetables and food in general. 2 blocks from the apartment, an easy 5 minute stroll. Better than the Shoprite which is closer.
123 locals recommend
Woolworths Piazza St John
Best quality fruit and vegetables and food in general. 2 blocks from the apartment, an easy 5 minute stroll. Better than the Shoprite which is closer.
This is a 24/7 Woolworths inside the Engen garage for when you need something but its after hours of the normal shops.
26 locals recommend
Woolworths - Sea Point Service Centre
134 Main RdThis is a 24/7 Woolworths inside the Engen garage for when you need something but its after hours of the normal shops.
Food Scene
A slightly finer dining option, walking distance from the apartment. Interesting food and always busy. More intimate than other options in the area.
128 locals recommend
La Boheme
341 Main RdA slightly finer dining option, walking distance from the apartment. Interesting food and always busy. More intimate than other options in the area.
Most popular cafe walking distance from the apartment. Open from 7am until 10pm. Always a buzz. Beers and meals also available. Free wifi.
143 locals recommend
Bootlegger Sea Point
39 Regent RdMost popular cafe walking distance from the apartment. Open from 7am until 10pm. Always a buzz. Beers and meals also available. Free wifi.
Easily the most popular restaurant in Seapoint. Simple but delicious Italian basics. Great fast service, very reasonably priced. A short walk from the apartment. If you are at a loss for food, go here
187 locals recommend
Posticino Italian Restaurant
323 Main RdEasily the most popular restaurant in Seapoint. Simple but delicious Italian basics. Great fast service, very reasonably priced. A short walk from the apartment. If you are at a loss for food, go here
This is a Seapoint local secret. Upstairs in the St Johns centre, above the Woolworths. Delicious TAKE-AWAY meditteranean salads. I like to pick up something there for lunch and eat on the balcony overlooking the ocean.
7 locals recommend
Sababa
395 Main RdThis is a Seapoint local secret. Upstairs in the St Johns centre, above the Woolworths. Delicious TAKE-AWAY meditteranean salads. I like to pick up something there for lunch and eat on the balcony overlooking the ocean.
For healthy smoothies, light meals and salads. Very close to the apartment. Popular amongst the fitness set.
11 locals recommend
Nü Health Food Seapoint
35 Main RdFor healthy smoothies, light meals and salads. Very close to the apartment. Popular amongst the fitness set.
One of the few restaurants on the Seapoint promenade. Not the fanciest restaurant but good for a pizza and beer on a sunny Sunday afternoon with a view to the ocean.
143 locals recommend
Rockpool
205 Beach RdOne of the few restaurants on the Seapoint promenade. Not the fanciest restaurant but good for a pizza and beer on a sunny Sunday afternoon with a view to the ocean.
Closest restaurant to the apartment and also happens to have a nice sea view and some good Italian dishes. Many of my guests enjoyed dining here.
240 locals recommend
La Perla
281 Beach RdClosest restaurant to the apartment and also happens to have a nice sea view and some good Italian dishes. Many of my guests enjoyed dining here.
Jerry's is famous for being the best burger in town, now in Seapoint a few blocks walk from the apartment.
Jerry's Burger Bar
Jerry's is famous for being the best burger in town, now in Seapoint a few blocks walk from the apartment.
JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery
90 Regent RdBest coffee in Seapoint!
Kleinsky's DELICATESSEN
92 Regent RdHip NY-style delicatessen with good bagels.
Scheckter's RAW
98 Regent RdVegan and raw vegetarian food in Seapoint Main Road.
The Backyard Lounge & Grill
72 Regent RoadEverything you can imagine done on a braai/barbecue.
Indian Tapas in Main Road. Venue is small and cosy with no booking so get there early!
52 locals recommend
Sundoo
77 Regent RdIndian Tapas in Main Road. Venue is small and cosy with no booking so get there early!
A great place to stop for a coffee in the morning, a bagel at lunch or some delicious and healthy ready-prepared food on the way home in the evening. As close as you will get to a NY deli in Cape Town. On the way to/from the city centre.
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdA great place to stop for a coffee in the morning, a bagel at lunch or some delicious and healthy ready-prepared food on the way home in the evening. As close as you will get to a NY deli in Cape Town. On the way to/from the city centre.
Closest greek restaurant to the apartment. A long-time fixture in Seapoint, always popular.
69 locals recommend
Mykonos Taverna
267 Main RdClosest greek restaurant to the apartment. A long-time fixture in Seapoint, always popular.
Secret little ice-cream shop tucked away just off the promenade in Mouille Point.
61 locals recommend
The Creamery Café Mouille Point
2 Park RdSecret little ice-cream shop tucked away just off the promenade in Mouille Point.
Baked On Regent
98 Regent RdA good breakfast option on the Main Road.
Sightseeing
The Seapoint Promenade is one of the most popular walks in Cape Town. Full of all types of weird and wonderful people. Busiest in early morning and evening after work.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadThe Seapoint Promenade is one of the most popular walks in Cape Town. Full of all types of weird and wonderful people. Busiest in early morning and evening after work.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest swimming beach to the apartment and also one of the most famous beaches in Cape Town and South Africa. Go to 4th beach to be seen. Go to 2nd beach for a more relaxed environment. 20min walk.
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeClosest swimming beach to the apartment and also one of the most famous beaches in Cape Town and South Africa. Go to 4th beach to be seen. Go to 2nd beach for a more relaxed environment. 20min walk.
Parks & Nature
Great guided Kayak adventures just off Seapoint. Especially recommended if the whales are around. Reasonably priced. Lots of sealife to see and unique views back toward the mountain. www.kayak.co.za
56 locals recommend
Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
Great guided Kayak adventures just off Seapoint. Especially recommended if the whales are around. Reasonably priced. Lots of sealife to see and unique views back toward the mountain. www.kayak.co.za
Calm and peaceful park, clean and safe. Lots of things for children. Also a great place for a picnic under a tree.
417 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdCalm and peaceful park, clean and safe. Lots of things for children. Also a great place for a picnic under a tree.
Shopping
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe V&A Waterfront is Africa's #1 tourist destination.
Every Saturday from 09:00 - 15:00, a great place to have breakfast looking over the ocean and pick up some organic produce for the week.
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardEvery Saturday from 09:00 - 15:00, a great place to have breakfast looking over the ocean and pick up some organic produce for the week.
ULTRA Liquors
Best, cheapest and closest place to buy decent wine.
Excellent selection of premium wines and spirits. Just next to the Shell petrol station off the promenade.
Norman Goodfellows Three Anchor Bay
179 Beach RdExcellent selection of premium wines and spirits. Just next to the Shell petrol station off the promenade.
Drinks & Nightlife
Strolla Restaurant & Bar
309 Beach RdOption for a drink after a walk on the promenade.
Stones
166A Long StIf you're looking for a nearby bar to play pool.
Open late with some interesting drinks, relaxed and friendly vibe for the hipsters/yupsters.
40 locals recommend
Cabrito Tequila Bar
81 Main RdOpen late with some interesting drinks, relaxed and friendly vibe for the hipsters/yupsters.
The bar of the Radisson Blu hotel in Granger Bay is a favorite among travelers and locals alike because it is right on the water and boasts an incredible view. A good option for the more sophisticated.
10 locals recommend
Tobago's Restaurant, Bar and Terrace
Granger Bay BoulevardThe bar of the Radisson Blu hotel in Granger Bay is a favorite among travelers and locals alike because it is right on the water and boasts an incredible view. A good option for the more sophisticated.
A good option to watch the sunset over the promenade (although I think the apartment balcony may be better!)
146 locals recommend
The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach RdA good option to watch the sunset over the promenade (although I think the apartment balcony may be better!)