Guidebook for Cape Town

Catherine
Guidebook for Cape Town

Sightseeing

I have visited a few Botanical Gardens around the world now, and Kirstenbosch is one of the most beautiful I have visited. In summer, there are Sunday evening concerts, a real Capetonian experience.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
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I have visited a few Botanical Gardens around the world now, and Kirstenbosch is one of the most beautiful I have visited. In summer, there are Sunday evening concerts, a real Capetonian experience.
Table Mountain is iconic in Cape Town, and people who live here are very attached to "their mountain". If you are fit and able, you can hike up Platteklip and catch the cableway down.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg Road
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Table Mountain is iconic in Cape Town, and people who live here are very attached to "their mountain". If you are fit and able, you can hike up Platteklip and catch the cableway down.
I have taken City Sightseeing Tours in many cities. Some have mediocre, but every winter, we ride the Red Bus here in the Mother City. Worth a day out with lots of hop off options.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long St
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I have taken City Sightseeing Tours in many cities. Some have mediocre, but every winter, we ride the Red Bus here in the Mother City. Worth a day out with lots of hop off options.
The Two Ocean Aquarium is well worth a visit. We have spent many hours there as a family, both with small children, and now with teens. There is so much information there, and so much to see, that there is more than enough to keep all ages well entertained for a few hours.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road
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The Two Ocean Aquarium is well worth a visit. We have spent many hours there as a family, both with small children, and now with teens. There is so much information there, and so much to see, that there is more than enough to keep all ages well entertained for a few hours.
If you have been following the furore over the Rhodes Must Fall campaign, you may fancy a visit to the Rhodes Memorial. From there you will have fabulous views of the Cape Flats, towards Gordon's Bay, and also around to Table Bay. There is a restaurant there, but I don't know what it is like. If you do go through, please let me know.
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Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes Avenue
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If you have been following the furore over the Rhodes Must Fall campaign, you may fancy a visit to the Rhodes Memorial. From there you will have fabulous views of the Cape Flats, towards Gordon's Bay, and also around to Table Bay. There is a restaurant there, but I don't know what it is like. If you do go through, please let me know.
Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the "got to do" things to see on many people's check list. The road (which is tolled) takes you from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, with a fabulous lookout point that looks over Hout Bay on the one side, and Noordhoek beach on the other side. For those of you fit and game people, you can park at the turnaround point half way along Chapman's Peak Drive, and hike to the Top of Chapman's Peak for spectacular views of both sides. If you are fit, the walk from your car to the top and back is around 2 hours, but you could always take your time stopping for view breaks along the way. If you hike it, wear sensible shoes, take water, put on sunscreen, wear a hat and stick to the path.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak Dr
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Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the "got to do" things to see on many people's check list. The road (which is tolled) takes you from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, with a fabulous lookout point that looks over Hout Bay on the one side, and Noordhoek beach on the other side. For those of you fit and game people, you can park at the turnaround point half way along Chapman's Peak Drive, and hike to the Top of Chapman's Peak for spectacular views of both sides. If you are fit, the walk from your car to the top and back is around 2 hours, but you could always take your time stopping for view breaks along the way. If you hike it, wear sensible shoes, take water, put on sunscreen, wear a hat and stick to the path.

Parks & Nature

Take some time to visit our African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. There is a wonderful sheltered beach you can visit and you can learn all out our little black and white friends.
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin Road
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Take some time to visit our African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. There is a wonderful sheltered beach you can visit and you can learn all out our little black and white friends.
If you are looking for the expansive South African beaches we have littered along our coastline, this one goes for miles, and you can organise sunset horse rides on the beach if you are so inclined.
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Noordhoek Beach
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If you are looking for the expansive South African beaches we have littered along our coastline, this one goes for miles, and you can organise sunset horse rides on the beach if you are so inclined.
Cape Point is very scenic, both for walking and driving. You can see where the two oceans meet in a very beautiful part of the world. You may well meet the baboons who live there, DO NOT FEED THEM.
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Cape Point
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Cape Point is very scenic, both for walking and driving. You can see where the two oceans meet in a very beautiful part of the world. You may well meet the baboons who live there, DO NOT FEED THEM.
If you are a keen bird watcher, Rondevlei Nature Reserve may be just the place for you to visit. There are a few bird hides there, and perhaps you'll get to see the hippo that is said to live there.
Rondevlei Nature Reserve
If you are a keen bird watcher, Rondevlei Nature Reserve may be just the place for you to visit. There are a few bird hides there, and perhaps you'll get to see the hippo that is said to live there.

Shopping

Great little farm village with some quirky shops and a couple of restaurants to choose from. Travel from home to the village via Chapman's Peak Drive for a spot of lunch and Sunday arvie live music.
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Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main Road
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Great little farm village with some quirky shops and a couple of restaurants to choose from. Travel from home to the village via Chapman's Peak Drive for a spot of lunch and Sunday arvie live music.
The Hout Bay Market down near the fishing village is packed with stalls selling a variety of goods and plenty food options.
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour Rd
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The Hout Bay Market down near the fishing village is packed with stalls selling a variety of goods and plenty food options.
Be warned, in high season, the Waterfront is very busy, but there you will find all sorts of everything. Shops, restaurants, boat trips, and of course, our beautiful mountain as the backdrop.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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Be warned, in high season, the Waterfront is very busy, but there you will find all sorts of everything. Shops, restaurants, boat trips, and of course, our beautiful mountain as the backdrop.
Pick 'n Pay clothing is across the road from the main food store. I do my monthly grocery shop at Pick 'n Pay. You will get most things that you need there. It is the equivalent of Morrisons in the UK. The one in Constantia is the equivalent of M&S or Waitrose (for English guests)
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Pick n Pay Hout Bay Clothing Store
Main Road
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Pick 'n Pay clothing is across the road from the main food store. I do my monthly grocery shop at Pick 'n Pay. You will get most things that you need there. It is the equivalent of Morrisons in the UK. The one in Constantia is the equivalent of M&S or Waitrose (for English guests)

Food Scene

One of our family favourites. When we do eat out, it is often here. Georg runs a great establishment. His staff are friendly and the food is always great.
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Casareccio Cucina Italiana
14 Main Rd
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One of our family favourites. When we do eat out, it is often here. Georg runs a great establishment. His staff are friendly and the food is always great.
The service at K1 is not always the fastest, but the sushi is freshly made and some of the best I have ever eaten. The pricing is good and if you aren't in a rush, the food is worth waiting for.
K1 Sushi
6a Main Rd
The service at K1 is not always the fastest, but the sushi is freshly made and some of the best I have ever eaten. The pricing is good and if you aren't in a rush, the food is worth waiting for.
Great place to eat out in Hout Bay. You have fabulous views over the harbour and they have great live music some nights. They also run winter specials.
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The Lookout Deck Hout Bay
65 Harbour Rd
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Great place to eat out in Hout Bay. You have fabulous views over the harbour and they have great live music some nights. They also run winter specials.
Delish serves breakfast and lunch. It is under new management and I have not tested the new team, but in the past, the food has been really good.
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Delish
8 Beach Cres
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Delish serves breakfast and lunch. It is under new management and I have not tested the new team, but in the past, the food has been really good.
For a 5 start experience on ever aspect of a meal, this exclusive restaurant will certainly deliver. You will need to make a reservation, and if you are here on foreign currency, you will be amazed at what you get for your money. This is an upmarket restaurant, but certainly worth it.
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La Colombe Restaurant
Main Road
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For a 5 start experience on ever aspect of a meal, this exclusive restaurant will certainly deliver. You will need to make a reservation, and if you are here on foreign currency, you will be amazed at what you get for your money. This is an upmarket restaurant, but certainly worth it.
This little vegan restaurant is a gem that we discovered fairly recently. It is in the heart of Cape Town on Buiten Street. There is parking on the streets nearby. There are parking meter staff that will issue you with a parking tab.
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Planet Bar
8 Buiten St
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This little vegan restaurant is a gem that we discovered fairly recently. It is in the heart of Cape Town on Buiten Street. There is parking on the streets nearby. There are parking meter staff that will issue you with a parking tab.

Essentials

Woolworths stocks groceries, some clothing and some home ware. Woolies is the South African equivalent of Marks and Spencer (if you know the English chain) You will find them in the Mainstream Shopping Centre.
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Woolworths
Princess Street
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Woolworths stocks groceries, some clothing and some home ware. Woolies is the South African equivalent of Marks and Spencer (if you know the English chain) You will find them in the Mainstream Shopping Centre.
If you need a "Boots" type Store. Clicks is it. They have a pharmacy there and you can buy beauty products, general health products and cosmetics there.
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Clicks Pharmacy - Hout Bay
Main Road
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If you need a "Boots" type Store. Clicks is it. They have a pharmacy there and you can buy beauty products, general health products and cosmetics there.

Entertainment & Activities

If you need an indoor activity in rainy weather, Rush is all about trampolining. You can get a jolly good workout and stay out of the weather. Great way to get children to expend lots of energy.
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Rush Trampoline Park
25 Stegman Rd
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If you need an indoor activity in rainy weather, Rush is all about trampolining. You can get a jolly good workout and stay out of the weather. Great way to get children to expend lots of energy.
If you are looking for an upmarket movie house, you'll find it at Cavendish Square.
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Ster-Kinekor
101 Dreyer St
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If you are looking for an upmarket movie house, you'll find it at Cavendish Square.
Beach rides from Kommetjie towards Noordhoek and the world famous Chapman's Peak, can be arranged from the stables at Imhoff.
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Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie Road
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Beach rides from Kommetjie towards Noordhoek and the world famous Chapman's Peak, can be arranged from the stables at Imhoff.
If you have little ones, or you fancy browsing through a lovely collection of gem stones, Scratch Patch Mineral World is just for you. If you have popped in to see the Penguins at Boulders Beach, you will find Scratch Patch en route home.
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Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Dido Valley Road
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If you have little ones, or you fancy browsing through a lovely collection of gem stones, Scratch Patch Mineral World is just for you. If you have popped in to see the Penguins at Boulders Beach, you will find Scratch Patch en route home.

Arts & Culture

If you are an avid theatre goer, it may be worth having a look to see what is showing at the Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay. It is a small theatre and has had many famous local and international acts on its stage. You could follow that with a night out in one of the hippest areas of Cape Town.
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Theatre on The Bay
Link Street
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If you are an avid theatre goer, it may be worth having a look to see what is showing at the Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay. It is a small theatre and has had many famous local and international acts on its stage. You could follow that with a night out in one of the hippest areas of Cape Town.