Quintessential Cape Town
If you’ve ever thought about visiting this incredible city, make sure you see these spots. And if you live here, like I do, you better have been to these spots. With stunning nature, great restaurants, and a vibrant art scene, Cape Town has become a bucket list item for many.
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Hikes
Lion's Head Hiking Trail
Signal Hill, Cape Town · Lion's Head Hiking Trail · Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Newlands, Cape Town · Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
Constantia Nek Hiking Trail
Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town · Constantia Nek Hiking Trail · Constantia Nek Jeep Track, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa
Silvermine Hiking Trail
Muizenberg, Cape Town · Silvermine Hiking Trail · Boyes Dr, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa
Skeleton Gorge
Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town · Skeleton Gorge · Skeleton Gorge, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa
Beaches
Clifton 2nd Beach
Western Cape · Clifton 2nd Beach · Clifton 2nd, South Africa
Relaxed beach & popular picnic spot with soft white sand, boulders, food vendors & chair rentals.
Llandudno Beach
Llandudno, Cape Town · Llandudno Beach · Llandudno Beach, Llandudno, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Spacious, low-key sand beach framed by granite boulders, a popular place to surf & watch the sunset.
Sandy Bay Beach
Western Cape · Sandy Bay Beach · Sandy Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Tucked-away sandy crescent accessible by a short hike & popular with nudist sunbathers.
Dappat Se Gat
Helderberg Rural, Cape Town · Dappat Se Gat · R44, Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
Boulders Beach
Simon's Town, Cape Town · Boulders Beach · Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.
Maiden's Cove Braai Area
Clifton, Cape Town · Maiden's Cove Braai Area · Maidens Cove, Clifton, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Saunders' Rocks Beach
Western Cape, Cape Town · Saunders' Rocks Beach · Saunders' Rocks Beach, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Saunders' Rocks Beach, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a scenic coastal spot known for its unique rock formations. The beach offers a tranquil ambience, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. It's a popular destination for locals and tourists alike seeking a peaceful escape by the sea.
Delis & Markets
Kiosk General Goods Store
Gardens, Cape Town · Kiosk General Goods Store · 15 Kloof Nek Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hartlief Gardens Deli
Oranjezicht, Cape Town · Hartlief Gardens Deli · Shop 37A - 38, Mill St, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Giovanni's
Green Point, Cape Town · Giovanni's · 103 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
Classic Italian deli with meats, breads & pantry staples, plus a covered patio for sandwiches.
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town · Oranjezicht City Farm Market · Haul Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Weekly farmers' market offering produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.
Kleinsky's Delicatessen
Sea Point, Cape Town · Kleinsky's Delicatessen · 92 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants
Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town · Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants · 2 Penarth Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
The Neighbourgoods Market
Woodstock, Cape Town · The Neighbourgoods Market · 373 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Trendy Saturday market in & around an old mill, with artisan products & gourmet foods.
Theatres & Cinemas
Cape Town City Hall
CBD, Cape Town · Cape Town City Hall · Darling St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Monumental city hall from 1905, today used for Cape Philharmonic Orchestra concerts & other events.
Baxter Theatre Centre
Rondebosch, Cape Town · Baxter Theatre Centre · Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Performing arts complex staging music, drama, comedy and dance, plus a buffet-style restaurant.
Artscape Theatre Centre
Foreshore, Cape Town · Artscape Theatre Centre · D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Drama, music and dance hosted in a large 1970s complex including an arena and an opera house.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema, Kirstenbosch (Weekdays)
Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town · The Galileo Open Air Cinema, Kirstenbosch (Weekdays) · 0A Rhodes Ave, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
Imagine watching a movie under the stars at Kirstenbosch Gardens! The Galileo Open Air Cinema offers a unique experience, combining classic films with the beauty of nature. Nestled in one of the world's most stunning botanical gardens, it's a perfect evening out with friends or family. Pack a picnic, relax, and enjoy a movie night like no other.
The Labia Theatre
Gardens, Cape Town · The Labia Theatre · 68 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Independent, 4-screen arthouse cinema dating back to 1949, showing classic and mainstream films.
Theatre on The Bay
Camps Bay, Cape Town · Theatre on The Bay · Link Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Modern venue staging musicals, plays, cabaret and comedy, plus dining in a stylish bistro.
Restaurants
Hugo Social Club
Sea Point, Cape Town · Hugo Social Club · 9th Floor, 2 Kings Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
Hugo Social Club, located on the 9th floor of 2 Kings Rd in Sea Point, Cape Town, is a vibrant social destination. Situated in a prime location, it likely offers stunning views of the surrounding area. As a "social club," it suggests a lively and engaging atmosphere, possibly with a focus on entertainment, drinks, and socializing. The specific details of its offerings and ambiance would depend on its particular style and target audience.
Arthur's Mini Super
Sea Point, Cape Town · Arthur's Mini Super · 15 Arthurs Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
Van Hunks
Gardens, Cape Town · Van Hunks · 1 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Kloof Street House
Gardens, Cape Town · Kloof Street House · 30 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Richly furnished dining rooms in Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.
Maggy Lou's
Sea Point, Cape Town · Maggy Lou's · 206 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Maggy Lou's is a place located at 206 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
Alfi Pizza Sea Point
Sea Point, Cape Town · Alfi Pizza Sea Point · 158 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Dorp Hotel
Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town · Dorp Hotel · 273 Longmarket St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Shabby-chic rooms, studios & suites in a kitschy hotel featuring a cafe, an outdoor pool & gardens.
Bao Down
Green Point, Cape Town · Bao Down · First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Galleries
Berman Contemporary
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town · Berman Contemporary · Silo District, Shop 5A2, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town · Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa · S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
Youngblood-Africa
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town · Youngblood-Africa · 70, 72 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Association for Visual Arts (AVA Gallery)
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town · Association for Visual Arts (AVA Gallery) · 35 Church St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
SMAC Gallery
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town · SMAC Gallery · 25 Church St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Flagship contemporary art gallery showcasing emerging international & African talent.
Goodman Gallery Cape Town
Green Point, Cape Town · Goodman Gallery Cape Town · 37A Somerset Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
Venerable gallery featuring contemporary works by established & emerging artists in southern Africa.
EBONY/CURATED
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town · EBONY/CURATED · 67 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Intimate gallery spotlighting modern & contemporary African painting, sculpture & pottery.
