Cape Town Secrets
Food scene
Moro Gelato
85 Regent RdBest Italian Ice Cream Cape Town
The Butcher Shop & Grill
125 Beach RdGreat Steaks and meats
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdGreat sushi Cape Town
Bacini's
177 Kloof StGreat Pizzas in Cape Town
Posticino Italian Restaurant
323 Main RdLocal Pizza in Cape Town
Three Wise Monkeys
77 Regent RdGreat local Ramen Restaurant
Sundoo
77 Regent RdGreat local Indian Restaurant
Scheckter's RAW
98 Regent RdGreat gourmet health food
Kleinsky's DELICATESSEN
92 Regent RdGreat local delicatessen.
JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery
90 Regent RdGreat coffee and eatery
mischu coffee
85A Regent RdGreat local Coffee
Greek Fisherman
78 Regent RoadGreat local fish restaurant
Yen’s Vietnamese Street Food
19 Dixon StreetAmazing Vietnamese Street Food
NV-80
76 Regent RoadGreat Steak Restaurant
JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery
90 Regent RdGreat Espresso Bar and Eatery
Contemporary, Grills, Light Meals, Seafood, Sushi, Vegan, Vegetarian. Great Sea Views
20 locals recommend
Grand Pavilion
277 Beach RoadContemporary, Grills, Light Meals, Seafood, Sushi, Vegan, Vegetarian. Great Sea Views
Jason Bakery Green Point
83 Main RdBakery
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StItalian Restaurant
Sightseeing
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadGreat walk and views of Cape Town.
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will find Cape Point within the Table Mountain National Park. The expansive Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill and Table Mountain in the north to Cape Point in the south and encompasses the seas and coastline of the peninsula. Within Cape Point the treacherous cliffs forming the most southwestern tip of Africa are some of the highest in the world and mark the spot where the cold Beguela current on the West coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East coast merge.
Inside the reserve you will find a variety of animals including buck, baboons and Cape Mountain Zebra as well as over 250 species of birds and indigenous flora that is found nowhere else in the world. Take a scenic drive, stop at one of the many picnic spots and tidal pools and travel to the Lighthouse lookout by funicular or on foot for spectacular views.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will find Cape Point within the Table Mountain National Park. The expansive Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill and Table Mountain in the north to Cape Point in the south and encompasses the seas and coastline of the peninsula. Within Cape Point the treacherous cliffs forming the most southwestern tip of Africa are some of the highest in the world and mark the spot where the cold Beguela current on the West coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East coast merge.
Inside the reserve you will find a variety of animals including buck, baboons and Cape Mountain Zebra as well as over 250 species of birds and indigenous flora that is found nowhere else in the world. Take a scenic drive, stop at one of the many picnic spots and tidal pools and travel to the Lighthouse lookout by funicular or on foot for spectacular views.
The famous Robben Island, whose prison was once home to former South African president Nelson Mandela as well as many other black political freedom fighters, is now a World Heritage Site and provides stunning views across the bay with Table Mountain as its backdrop. A trip to the island is an unforgettable experience and offers a glimpse into the life and times of the apartheid era.
Daily tours to the island include the ferry trip there and back, an island tour and a tour of the prison with a former political prisoner as your guide.
95 locals recommend
Robben Island
The famous Robben Island, whose prison was once home to former South African president Nelson Mandela as well as many other black political freedom fighters, is now a World Heritage Site and provides stunning views across the bay with Table Mountain as its backdrop. A trip to the island is an unforgettable experience and offers a glimpse into the life and times of the apartheid era.
Daily tours to the island include the ferry trip there and back, an island tour and a tour of the prison with a former political prisoner as your guide.
For shopping, dining and entertainment the V&A Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Still a working harbor, the Waterfront is an example of creative architecture and restoration and has become South Africa's most visited tourist attraction.
The Waterfront offers over 250 shops from designer boutiques to craft stalls, a host of restaurants and coffee shops and plenty of other activities, including fun activities for children. Children will love the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Telkom Exploratorium. The SA Maritime Museum has interactive displays, the history of local shipwrecks and more and the new Nelson Mandela Gateway in the Clock Tower precinct exhibits historical and educational material relating to Robben Island.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdFor shopping, dining and entertainment the V&A Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Still a working harbor, the Waterfront is an example of creative architecture and restoration and has become South Africa's most visited tourist attraction.
The Waterfront offers over 250 shops from designer boutiques to craft stalls, a host of restaurants and coffee shops and plenty of other activities, including fun activities for children. Children will love the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Telkom Exploratorium. The SA Maritime Museum has interactive displays, the history of local shipwrecks and more and the new Nelson Mandela Gateway in the Clock Tower precinct exhibits historical and educational material relating to Robben Island.
The top of Table Mountain offers spectacular views in all directions and gives a birds eye view of the city. The upper cable car station is situated at 1067 meters and the revolving cable car makes sure that your trip up and down gives you a good look in all directions.
Once on top you can follow paths to various look-outs, make use of the telescopes and enjoy a light meal or simply a sundowner drink in the restaurant. In summer, early evening is a great time to plan your trip as the sunsets are beautiful. Regardless of the weather, take a windbreaker as it can often be cool on the mountain top.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe top of Table Mountain offers spectacular views in all directions and gives a birds eye view of the city. The upper cable car station is situated at 1067 meters and the revolving cable car makes sure that your trip up and down gives you a good look in all directions.
Once on top you can follow paths to various look-outs, make use of the telescopes and enjoy a light meal or simply a sundowner drink in the restaurant. In summer, early evening is a great time to plan your trip as the sunsets are beautiful. Regardless of the weather, take a windbreaker as it can often be cool on the mountain top.
General Store
The Point
76 Regent RdShopping Mall with a variety of shops.
Woolworths Piazza St John
Premium General Retail Store
Sea Point Spar
94 Regent RdSpar Retail Store
Atlantic Laundry
152 Main RoadLaundry
Traveler advice
Getting around
Myciti bus is a convenient way to get around Cape Town
Search Myciti bus services online for more details as they are available through out Cape Town. Bus stop locations are available within 25 meters of the property from where you can get to the airport and most parts of Cape Town.
Don't miss
Robben Island
The famous Robben Island, whose prison was once home to former South African president Nelson Mandela as well as many other black political freedom fighters, is now a World Heritage Site and provides stunning views across the bay with Table Mountain as its backdrop. A trip to the island is an unforgettable experience and offers a glimpse into the life and times of the apartheid era.
Daily tours to the island include the ferry trip there and back, an island tour and a tour of the prison with a former political prisoner as your guide. Allow three and a half hours for the trip.
Getting around
Uber or Bolt are both reliable ride hailing services
In the event you don't have a hired car either services can be used to get around. Alternatively we do have our own contract driver who can be booked for tours etc.
What to pack
Cape Town and Seasons
Cape Town's summer is generally from late October to March, winters are fairly cold and wet and the rainy months are June- August. Generally summers are hot, although Cape Town's coastal position brings moderating sea breezes. Spring and Autumn are mild and remain enjoyable months to visit Cape Town. August/September are the months for the vivid West Coast flowers and September - November are the best months for whale watching.
Cape Town is busiest during December and January when local schools are on holiday, although the tourist season extends from November to April.