Guidebook for Cape Town
Arts & Culture
Breathtaking public salt water pools right on the oceanfront. A great way to cool down and/or get some exercise on a hot day! Plus, it only costs R17 per day to get in!
122 locals recommend
Sea Point Pavilion Swimming Pool
Beach RoadBreathtaking public salt water pools right on the oceanfront. A great way to cool down and/or get some exercise on a hot day! Plus, it only costs R17 per day to get in!
The trendy strip for sundowners and sunday night drinking - a bit of a south beach, miami vibe
389 locals recommend
Camps Bay
The trendy strip for sundowners and sunday night drinking - a bit of a south beach, miami vibe
Food Scene
The best italian in the neighborhood, and a lovely outdoor patio. Very popular spot, so be prepared to wait on weekends.
187 locals recommend
Posticino Italian Restaurant
323 Main RdThe best italian in the neighborhood, and a lovely outdoor patio. Very popular spot, so be prepared to wait on weekends.
My favorite spot to sit and work in the neighborhood. Great food, perfect location, and free wifi. There are always lots of other people with their laptops out working away too...
32 locals recommend
Caffe Neo
129 Beach RdMy favorite spot to sit and work in the neighborhood. Great food, perfect location, and free wifi. There are always lots of other people with their laptops out working away too...
CHILO
97 Plein StreetThe most authentic Mexican you can get in Cape Town. Great margaritas!
La Bruixa
341 Main RdAnother nice neighborhood spot for food and drinks
My favorite coffee shop in Cape Town for studying and hanging out, and also where my office is located
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StMy favorite coffee shop in Cape Town for studying and hanging out, and also where my office is located
A nice cafe/coffee shop during the day that transforms into a popular little happy hour spot during the evenings from Thursday to Sunday
260 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StA nice cafe/coffee shop during the day that transforms into a popular little happy hour spot during the evenings from Thursday to Sunday
Not sure if "recommend" is the right term for this one, but it is the ubiquitous "African" restaurant...full of tourists, bad music, and all-around cheesiness, but also quite funny sometimes...
17 locals recommend
Marco’s African Place
15 Rose StNot sure if "recommend" is the right term for this one, but it is the ubiquitous "African" restaurant...full of tourists, bad music, and all-around cheesiness, but also quite funny sometimes...
Drinks & Nightlife
THE place to go in Sea Point for sundowners. The patio bar outside this hotel has a great view of the sunset. I haven't tried the food, but definitely a must for drinks!
146 locals recommend
The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach RdTHE place to go in Sea Point for sundowners. The patio bar outside this hotel has a great view of the sunset. I haven't tried the food, but definitely a must for drinks!
Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand StA classy bar for an intimate drink with friends
A great outdoor beer garden easily accessible from our place with a large variety of local beers and wines.
30 locals recommend
Weinhaus + BierGarten
110 Bree StreetA great outdoor beer garden easily accessible from our place with a large variety of local beers and wines.
Everything Else
If you're a gym regular, this is definitely the best one around. They have day passes for about R150.
87 locals recommend
Virgin Active Point - Health club
Bill Peters DriveIf you're a gym regular, this is definitely the best one around. They have day passes for about R150.
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeThe hip neighborhood beach - lovely views, cold ocean!
Sightseeing
Walk along the water here, enjoy parks and playgrounds, check out the view of Lion's Head.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadWalk along the water here, enjoy parks and playgrounds, check out the view of Lion's Head.
A great little hike in the neighborhood. Especially amazing at sunrise! You can even walk here from our house if you're up for a longer challenge. Just be aware of safety in numbers!
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadA great little hike in the neighborhood. Especially amazing at sunrise! You can even walk here from our house if you're up for a longer challenge. Just be aware of safety in numbers!
Our favorite trail running spot in the city, easily accessible from our house. It's a great place to enjoy a sunset run or a leisurely, flattish walk overlooking the ocean.
42 locals recommend
Pipe Track
Pipe TrackOur favorite trail running spot in the city, easily accessible from our house. It's a great place to enjoy a sunset run or a leisurely, flattish walk overlooking the ocean.
Essentials
Pick n Pay Sea Point
277 Main RdThe nearest grocery store to our house
For a bit more upmarket groceries, nice wines, premade meals
123 locals recommend
Woolworths Piazza St John
For a bit more upmarket groceries, nice wines, premade meals
Shopping
Harleys Liquor
55 Wale StOne of the only places in town to buy a bottle of wine after 6 pm and on Sundays