Cape Town Guide

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Cape Town Guide

Camps Bay Restaurants

Cape Town is known for its incredible food, and variety of restaurants. Here are some recommendations in the neighbourhood...
Voted Best Steakhouse in Cape Town, and where locals go for dinner. It is less than 1km from Sundance.
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The Hussar Grill Camps Bay
108 Camps Bay Drive
130 locals raden deze aan
Voted Best Steakhouse in Cape Town, and where locals go for dinner. It is less than 1km from Sundance.
Exceptional Views. Casual atmosphere. Al fresco dining. Perfect for daytime dining or drinks.
153 locals raden deze aan
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House Road
153 locals raden deze aan
Exceptional Views. Casual atmosphere. Al fresco dining. Perfect for daytime dining or drinks.
Beautiful views. On the beachfront, but above street level. Fresh food in a bustling and contemporary space. A local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
55 locals raden deze aan
Mantra Cafe
43 Victoria Rd
55 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful views. On the beachfront, but above street level. Fresh food in a bustling and contemporary space. A local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
Fine Dining restaurant with exquisite service, owned by a local celebrity Chef.
15 locals raden deze aan
Salsify
Round House Road
15 locals raden deze aan
Fine Dining restaurant with exquisite service, owned by a local celebrity Chef.
Large selection of fresh seafood which you can order by weight or portion preference. Bustling atmosphere.
117 locals raden deze aan
Codfather Seafood & Sushi
37 The Dr
117 locals raden deze aan
Large selection of fresh seafood which you can order by weight or portion preference. Bustling atmosphere.
Bustling and trendy with a diverse menu of drinks and food. Casual beachfront dining.
25 locals raden deze aan
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria Rd
25 locals raden deze aan
Bustling and trendy with a diverse menu of drinks and food. Casual beachfront dining.
Exquisite views from the terrace. Best bar/lounge to watch the sunset. Long drinks/cocktail list with snacks and meals.
8 locals raden deze aan
The Leopard Bar
Victoria Road
8 locals raden deze aan
Exquisite views from the terrace. Best bar/lounge to watch the sunset. Long drinks/cocktail list with snacks and meals.

Beaches

Beaches in the area. These are the most popular in Cape Town.
International Blue Flag status beach. A long sandy beach ideal for walking, swimming, tanning and families.
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Camps Bay Beach
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International Blue Flag status beach. A long sandy beach ideal for walking, swimming, tanning and families.
International Blue Flag status beach. This is the "trendy" beach. More suited to tanning.
387 locals raden deze aan
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach Promenade
387 locals raden deze aan
International Blue Flag status beach. This is the "trendy" beach. More suited to tanning.
This is a trendy beach, and a place where people tan topless.
94 locals raden deze aan
Clifton 2nd Beach
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This is a trendy beach, and a place where people tan topless.

Outdoor Activities & Sights

Cape Town is lucky to enjoy great weather inwhich you can explore the outdoors - most of the year. As a result, the locals are usually out and about taking in the views, and doing outdoor adventures. These are some of our recommendations...
Walk along a Table Mountain path overlooking Camps Bay. This is an easy route, with a lot of families and dog walkers.
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Pipe Track
Pipe Track
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Walk along a Table Mountain path overlooking Camps Bay. This is an easy route, with a lot of families and dog walkers.
Hike to the top of Lions Head in about an hour. The top has amazing 360 degree views of Cape Town. There are other trails around the area as well. Proper walking shoes a must!
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Signal Hill
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Hike to the top of Lions Head in about an hour. The top has amazing 360 degree views of Cape Town. There are other trails around the area as well. Proper walking shoes a must!
Walk the Sea Point Promenade - a wide, paved path right along the seaside. The waves crash, the sun sets over the water, and you can usually spot dolphins/whales. This is a popular running route for locals.
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach Road
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Walk the Sea Point Promenade - a wide, paved path right along the seaside. The waves crash, the sun sets over the water, and you can usually spot dolphins/whales. This is a popular running route for locals.
Kayak along the coast and see thousands of sea creatures. Different options available eg. groups/private sessions/tandem.
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Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
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Kayak along the coast and see thousands of sea creatures. Different options available eg. groups/private sessions/tandem.
Paraglide off Lions Head or Signal Hill - truly breathtaking!
106 locals raden deze aan
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill Road
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Paraglide off Lions Head or Signal Hill - truly breathtaking!
National Botanical Garden. Amazing for walking, picnics, bird-watching and relaxing. You can spend a whole day here.
1765 locals raden deze aan
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
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National Botanical Garden. Amazing for walking, picnics, bird-watching and relaxing. You can spend a whole day here.

Neighbourhoods

Areas we recommend exploring...
A sleepy neighbourhood... fishing harbour, little shops lining the main road, and nice restaurants. We recommend Olympia Cafe for a casual and bustling breakfast/lunch, or Harbour House for exceptional seafood and views.
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Kalk Bay
485 locals raden deze aan
A sleepy neighbourhood... fishing harbour, little shops lining the main road, and nice restaurants. We recommend Olympia Cafe for a casual and bustling breakfast/lunch, or Harbour House for exceptional seafood and views.
Cape Town's trendiest street, just outside of the CBD. This is where Capetonians can be found. Boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and a great vibe. Any time of day Monday - Saturday. So many great places to recommend, some are: Jasons for coffee/breakfast, Clarkes for lunch, Chef's Warehouse or Bouchon Bistro for evening tapas, Shortmarket club for a special dinner, Commissary for something different, Bocca for Italian, and Honest Gin Bar...
207 locals raden deze aan
Bree Street
Bree Street
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Cape Town's trendiest street, just outside of the CBD. This is where Capetonians can be found. Boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and a great vibe. Any time of day Monday - Saturday. So many great places to recommend, some are: Jasons for coffee/breakfast, Clarkes for lunch, Chef's Warehouse or Bouchon Bistro for evening tapas, Shortmarket club for a special dinner, Commissary for something different, Bocca for Italian, and Honest Gin Bar...
A Winelands region. Home to exception wine farms and restaurants. About an hours drive away.
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Stellenbosch
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A Winelands region. Home to exception wine farms and restaurants. About an hours drive away.
A beautiful and quaint Winelands region. Home to incredible restaurants and wine estates.
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Franschhoek
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A beautiful and quaint Winelands region. Home to incredible restaurants and wine estates.
An amazing Winelands region which is 30minutes away. Recommendations include: Wine tasting - Groot Constantia Wine tasting and platters - Constantia Glen Wine tasting and lunch - Steenberg Bistro
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Constantia
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An amazing Winelands region which is 30minutes away. Recommendations include: Wine tasting - Groot Constantia Wine tasting and platters - Constantia Glen Wine tasting and lunch - Steenberg Bistro

Restaurants - outside of Camps Bay

Cape Town is known for its exceptional restaurants. It is hard to choose! Here are our favourites...
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
72 locals raden deze aan
Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei Rd
72 locals raden deze aan
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
259 locals raden deze aan
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert Rd
259 locals raden deze aan
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
247 locals raden deze aan
La Colombe Restaurant
Main Road
247 locals raden deze aan
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Sharing tapas set menu. Exceptional food and views. Best for lunch.
186 locals raden deze aan
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main Rd
186 locals raden deze aan
Sharing tapas set menu. Exceptional food and views. Best for lunch.
Small plates ordered to share. Bustling atmosphere. Great views. Celebrity Chef.
312 locals raden deze aan
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd
312 locals raden deze aan
Small plates ordered to share. Bustling atmosphere. Great views. Celebrity Chef.
Small plates for sharing. Dimly lit and romantic. Amazing food.
102 locals raden deze aan
Cheyne's
Main Road
102 locals raden deze aan
Small plates for sharing. Dimly lit and romantic. Amazing food.
Seafood with a view and great service.
240 locals raden deze aan
La Perla
281 Beach Rd
240 locals raden deze aan
Seafood with a view and great service.
Mexican restaurant in a bustling atmosphere.
229 locals raden deze aan
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main Rd
229 locals raden deze aan
Mexican restaurant in a bustling atmosphere.
Best sushi. Simple setting.
34 locals raden deze aan
Obi Restaurant
14 Long St
34 locals raden deze aan
Best sushi. Simple setting.
Fun atmosphere. Diverse menu. Great for drinks and snacks, or a meal.
408 locals raden deze aan
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof St
408 locals raden deze aan
Fun atmosphere. Diverse menu. Great for drinks and snacks, or a meal.
Bustling local restaurant with a blackboard menu. Great food.
247 locals raden deze aan
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof St
247 locals raden deze aan
Bustling local restaurant with a blackboard menu. Great food.
Massive and delicious burgers. Interesting setting. Not your usual restaurant.
7 locals raden deze aan
The Dog's Bollocks at YARD
6 Roodehek Street
7 locals raden deze aan
Massive and delicious burgers. Interesting setting. Not your usual restaurant.
Quaint Greek restaurant. Al fresco dining, delicious food. Neighbourhood vibe.
114 locals raden deze aan
Maria's Greek Café
31 Barnet St
114 locals raden deze aan
Quaint Greek restaurant. Al fresco dining, delicious food. Neighbourhood vibe.
Italian food in a classic contemporary setting.
173 locals raden deze aan
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern St
173 locals raden deze aan
Italian food in a classic contemporary setting.

Drinks / Bars

Some great spots for a good vibe...
Stylish lounge bar with food options. Local favourite for those in their 30s & 40s.
21 locals raden deze aan
The Dark Horse
145 Kloof St
21 locals raden deze aan
Stylish lounge bar with food options. Local favourite for those in their 30s & 40s.
Trendy Bar over 3 levels with amazing decor. Offering drinks and food.
39 locals raden deze aan
The Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht Street
39 locals raden deze aan
Trendy Bar over 3 levels with amazing decor. Offering drinks and food.
Drinks, snacks and a good vibe for younger locals.
180 locals raden deze aan
Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof St
180 locals raden deze aan
Drinks, snacks and a good vibe for younger locals.

Some other things...

A few other places of interest...
Intimate theatre 1.5km away from Sundance.
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Theater aan de Baai
Link Street
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Intimate theatre 1.5km away from Sundance.
Beautiful coastal drive.
94 locals raden deze aan
Chapmans Peak
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Beautiful coastal drive.
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Hike up. Or table the cable car. A must-see.
950 locals raden deze aan
Kabelbaanstation Tafelberg
5821 Tafelberg Rd
950 locals raden deze aan
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Hike up. Or table the cable car. A must-see.
Intimate movie theatre.
13 locals raden deze aan
The Labia Theatre
68 Orange Street
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Intimate movie theatre.
Theatre showing incredible performances.
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The Fugard Theatre
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Theatre showing incredible performances.