local favourites and day trips

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local favourites and day trips

Food Scene

Trecastelli Italian coffee cafe on your doorstep! The best coffee around with little bites of delicious pastries!
chilling on the grass, eating delicious pizza and watching the setting sun. Live entertainment and great value for money bar as well. Child and dog friendly and shows off Cape Towns relaxed vibe
222 locals recommend
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham St
222 locals recommend
chilling on the grass, eating delicious pizza and watching the setting sun. Live entertainment and great value for money bar as well. Child and dog friendly and shows off Cape Towns relaxed vibe
Awesome venue for breakfast to late lunch and sundowners with a view of kite boarders doing their thing in the surf.
26 locals recommend
Eden Café Restaurant
26 locals recommend
Awesome venue for breakfast to late lunch and sundowners with a view of kite boarders doing their thing in the surf.
the BEST patisserie this side of MILAN!! you have to have the passion fruit tart before you head on to Boulders Beach for the day!
47 locals recommend
The Sweetest Thing Patisserie
82 St George's St
47 locals recommend
the BEST patisserie this side of MILAN!! you have to have the passion fruit tart before you head on to Boulders Beach for the day!
My favourite sushi venue in all of Cape Town. Be prepared to stand in line for a seat as this is the most famous of the lot. My treat is the rainbow or dragon roll reloaded.
289 locals recommend
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock Rd
289 locals recommend
My favourite sushi venue in all of Cape Town. Be prepared to stand in line for a seat as this is the most famous of the lot. My treat is the rainbow or dragon roll reloaded.
in the heart of Stellenbosch. Pop in for fish and chips on a walkabout around this historic town
Oude Werf Hotel
30 Church St
in the heart of Stellenbosch. Pop in for fish and chips on a walkabout around this historic town
try this spot to escape the SE wind. Peroni and fish and chips are the order of the day. Great view over the little bay across to the views of Big Bay and kite boarders in the distance.
149 locals recommend
Ons Huisie Restaurant
Stadler Road
149 locals recommend
try this spot to escape the SE wind. Peroni and fish and chips are the order of the day. Great view over the little bay across to the views of Big Bay and kite boarders in the distance.
Boutique Wine Farm just up the road - offers fabulous platters for two on a beautiful farm nestled in a valley
36 locals recommend
Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery
Tygerberg Valley Road
36 locals recommend
Boutique Wine Farm just up the road - offers fabulous platters for two on a beautiful farm nestled in a valley
A must visit for your holiday with great host Matt and absolutely tasty wonderfully presented food!
89 locals recommend
Homespun by Matt
Porterfield Road
89 locals recommend
A must visit for your holiday with great host Matt and absolutely tasty wonderfully presented food!
The best place for a relaxed and perfectly served meal be it from cake to steak! Beautifully decorated in a French eclectic style, you will be transported instantly!
17 locals recommend
Chocolat Bistro
46 Oxford St
17 locals recommend
The best place for a relaxed and perfectly served meal be it from cake to steak! Beautifully decorated in a French eclectic style, you will be transported instantly!
Watch the sunset from the perfectly located veranda! Also great for breakfast and quick coffee.
38 locals recommend
The Hart
26 Beach Rd
38 locals recommend
Watch the sunset from the perfectly located veranda! Also great for breakfast and quick coffee.
When in Cape Town you cannot miss this amazing market! From flowers, vintage, homemade marmalade to the most amazing array of food stands. All locally sourced products with sustainablilty in mind. Go early as the mind boggles at the choices and go hungry!!
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay Boulevard
324 locals recommend
When in Cape Town you cannot miss this amazing market! From flowers, vintage, homemade marmalade to the most amazing array of food stands. All locally sourced products with sustainablilty in mind. Go early as the mind boggles at the choices and go hungry!!

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool music right on the beach front. Relaxed environment from the beach for sundowners and late nights.
138 locals recommend
Pakalolo Tableview
14 Beach Blvd
138 locals recommend
Cool music right on the beach front. Relaxed environment from the beach for sundowners and late nights.
a must do sundowner on the man made beaches is a dream! awesome food and amazing venue to watch the city come alive at night.
275 locals recommend
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay Boulevard
275 locals recommend
a must do sundowner on the man made beaches is a dream! awesome food and amazing venue to watch the city come alive at night.

Everything Else

Private "hotel" like hospital for instant 24hr emergency service and helpful staff
27 locals recommend
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital
Waterville Street
27 locals recommend
Private "hotel" like hospital for instant 24hr emergency service and helpful staff
Great for MTB ride. Also with awesome views of Table Mountain and the sea surrounded by beautiful flora
Contermanskloof Road
Contermanskloof Road
Great for MTB ride. Also with awesome views of Table Mountain and the sea surrounded by beautiful flora
The most famous Island in the world! So close to the mainland & for many years so far away from the reality of many South Africans. Madiba, icon of freedom, forgiveness & humility spent 27 years here.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
395 locals recommend
The most famous Island in the world! So close to the mainland & for many years so far away from the reality of many South Africans. Madiba, icon of freedom, forgiveness & humility spent 27 years here.
take a lesson and learn from the Best! Kiting on the iconic shores of Bloubergstrand
11 locals recommend
Board and Kite Africa
11 locals recommend
take a lesson and learn from the Best! Kiting on the iconic shores of Bloubergstrand
Kiting mecca! lessons, equipment and clothing. Take the plunge, learn a new sport - you'll be hooked for life!
18 locals recommend
Cabrinha Kiteboarding South Africa
Otto du Plessis Drive
18 locals recommend
Kiting mecca! lessons, equipment and clothing. Take the plunge, learn a new sport - you'll be hooked for life!
grab a lesson, grab a kite, grab a Naish! Make the most of the South Easter, Cape Town's famous summer wind and fly on freedom!
NAISH KITESURF SA
6 Marine Cir
grab a lesson, grab a kite, grab a Naish! Make the most of the South Easter, Cape Town's famous summer wind and fly on freedom!
The farm allows walks through the vines where you can walk all the way up the hill to see a perfect Table Mountain view! Walk first and return to the restaurant for breakfast! The perfect way to start a day!
JéAn Restaurant & Deli
M13 Tygerberg Valley Road
The farm allows walks through the vines where you can walk all the way up the hill to see a perfect Table Mountain view! Walk first and return to the restaurant for breakfast! The perfect way to start a day!

Sightseeing

breathing the mountain air and experiencing the lush vegetation of our beautiful peninsula. A must see if you have the time. Also the amazing venue for live music shows as well as outdoor cinema
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
1765 locals recommend
breathing the mountain air and experiencing the lush vegetation of our beautiful peninsula. A must see if you have the time. Also the amazing venue for live music shows as well as outdoor cinema
this area is a must see for up and coming designers, renewable's and bric a brac. Fabulous tasty food to be had as well as quirky finds amongst the hipsters and arty types
51 locals recommend
Woodstock
51 locals recommend
this area is a must see for up and coming designers, renewable's and bric a brac. Fabulous tasty food to be had as well as quirky finds amongst the hipsters and arty types
Take a drive to the South side and park your car in Kalk Bay and wonder around the fabulous vintage stores, art galleries and restaurants. Gorgeous ice cream, fresh fruit juices in an environment that just keeps you in that holiday mood!
485 locals recommend
Kalk Bay
485 locals recommend
Take a drive to the South side and park your car in Kalk Bay and wonder around the fabulous vintage stores, art galleries and restaurants. Gorgeous ice cream, fresh fruit juices in an environment that just keeps you in that holiday mood!

shopping

Table Bay Mall
The gorgeous Waterfront with restaurants and shops with an awesome location right on the sea shore. Table Mountain looms over you whilst spending hours perusing.
377 locals recommend
Cape Town Waterfront 1 station
377 locals recommend
The gorgeous Waterfront with restaurants and shops with an awesome location right on the sea shore. Table Mountain looms over you whilst spending hours perusing.
drop in to do all your shopping under one roof! Beautiful large airy shopping mall with wide walkways and a continuous skylight that give you an open air feel.
50 locals recommend
Table Bay Mall
50 locals recommend
drop in to do all your shopping under one roof! Beautiful large airy shopping mall with wide walkways and a continuous skylight that give you an open air feel.
My favourite vintage store of all time! If you are looking for elegant and sophisticated items, this is your shop! Arrive for lunch at the bistro housed on the same property - Chocolat - and digest whilst picking through the pieces of eclectic finery.
Plan B Vintage
76 Koeberg Rd
My favourite vintage store of all time! If you are looking for elegant and sophisticated items, this is your shop! Arrive for lunch at the bistro housed on the same property - Chocolat - and digest whilst picking through the pieces of eclectic finery.

Old favourite

Old time movie venue in the heart of Cape Town.
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange St
352 locals recommend
Old time movie venue in the heart of Cape Town.
The local surf instructor/ board shaper and shop owner, Anton and his lady, Karen, serve fabulous smoothies and coffee from 6am on a Friday! Pop in for a quick visit or languish on the outdoor sofa chatting to friends. Also the venue for live music every now and then!
17 locals recommend
Atlantic Surf Co
2 Coral Rd
17 locals recommend
The local surf instructor/ board shaper and shop owner, Anton and his lady, Karen, serve fabulous smoothies and coffee from 6am on a Friday! Pop in for a quick visit or languish on the outdoor sofa chatting to friends. Also the venue for live music every now and then!