Guidebook for Cape Town
Parks & Nature
Fly fish the Western Cape's pristine streams, filled with lovely rainbow and brown trout, and in breathtaking scenery. If streams aren't your thing we have beautiful still waters with large rainbow trout or bass.
The salt water fly fishermen can chose between challenging surf conditions on reefs or flat calm conditions in estuaries, targeting elf (bluefish), garrick or guitarfish. The brave can tackle the cape sailfish (snoek), yellowtail or tuna offshore.
StreamX will facilitate your trip, ensure you have a pleasant guided experience & provide the equipment you need. We also have well stocked fly-fishing shop twenty minutes from the centre of Cape Town.
StreamX Fly Fishing (www.flyfishingshop.co.za)
5 Arlington WayFly fish the Western Cape's pristine streams, filled with lovely rainbow and brown trout, and in breathtaking scenery. If streams aren't your thing we have beautiful still waters with large rainbow trout or bass.
The salt water fly fishermen can chose between challenging surf conditions on reefs or flat calm conditions in estuaries, targeting elf (bluefish), garrick or guitarfish. The brave can tackle the cape sailfish (snoek), yellowtail or tuna offshore.
StreamX will facilitate your trip, ensure you have a pleasant guided experience & provide the equipment you need. We also have well stocked fly-fishing shop twenty minutes from the centre of Cape Town.
Milnerton’s beach is well known for its spectacular views of Table Mountain as well as superb cleanliness.
The local council staff makes certain that daily patrols on the beach take place.
19 locals recommend
Milnerton Beach
Milnerton’s beach is well known for its spectacular views of Table Mountain as well as superb cleanliness.
The local council staff makes certain that daily patrols on the beach take place.
he Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has been providing visitors with a world-class experience since October 4, 1929. The company operates in a National Park and World Heritage Site.
The mountain’s magnetism has a way of drawing people in, compelling them to reach the summit.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg Rdhe Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has been providing visitors with a world-class experience since October 4, 1929. The company operates in a National Park and World Heritage Site.
The mountain’s magnetism has a way of drawing people in, compelling them to reach the summit.
Food Scene
The Paddocks Shopping Centre is situated in the growth-belt of Milnerton in Cape Town and is ideally positioned to serve the expanding upmarket residential community and its surrounds.
The Paddocks is an 8,365m² shopping centre and conveniently situated on the West Coast to make shopping as effortless and enjoyable as a leisurely walk on the nearby beach.
The Paddocks is superbly characterised by its high shop fronts and arched colonnades to allow for fantastic views of Table Bay, Table Mountain, The Harbour and Robben Island. Anchor tenants include a Super Spar, Standard Bank and Woolworths and The Paddocks boasts many leading retailers such as Wimpy, MTN Cellular, Vodacom, Harvey World T
40 locals recommend
The Paddocks Shopping Centre
0A Racecourse RdThe Paddocks Shopping Centre is situated in the growth-belt of Milnerton in Cape Town and is ideally positioned to serve the expanding upmarket residential community and its surrounds.
The Paddocks is an 8,365m² shopping centre and conveniently situated on the West Coast to make shopping as effortless and enjoyable as a leisurely walk on the nearby beach.
The Paddocks is superbly characterised by its high shop fronts and arched colonnades to allow for fantastic views of Table Bay, Table Mountain, The Harbour and Robben Island. Anchor tenants include a Super Spar, Standard Bank and Woolworths and The Paddocks boasts many leading retailers such as Wimpy, MTN Cellular, Vodacom, Harvey World T
he Blue Peter is an institution for all Capetonians, because of its stunning location on the pristine Bloubergstrand beachfront, the busy party atmosphere and absolutely delicious pizza and pub-style food. Find yourself a table or a spot on the lawn rolling down towards the sea, invite all your friends and bring your family because you’re about to have an unforgettable day!
Having the Blue Peter at Blouberg beach is an absolute pleasure for sun worshippers, surfers and swimmers who get hungry after a few hours after the beach, and need something ice-cold to quench their thirst. It is also the perfect spot for chilled sundowners without a hint of pretension. There is no dress code – you are
222 locals recommend
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham Sthe Blue Peter is an institution for all Capetonians, because of its stunning location on the pristine Bloubergstrand beachfront, the busy party atmosphere and absolutely delicious pizza and pub-style food. Find yourself a table or a spot on the lawn rolling down towards the sea, invite all your friends and bring your family because you’re about to have an unforgettable day!
Having the Blue Peter at Blouberg beach is an absolute pleasure for sun worshippers, surfers and swimmers who get hungry after a few hours after the beach, and need something ice-cold to quench their thirst. It is also the perfect spot for chilled sundowners without a hint of pretension. There is no dress code – you are
Entertainment & Activities
If its time for some serious shopping then its time for Canal Walk. An array of 400 shops dazzle with a choice of chain stores, specialities and boutiques; all retailers and categories abundantly represented. Anchor tenants comprising of nationals and department stores trade from impressive outlets, some being the country flagships. Where some shopping centres offer some services, here all services are available including tattoo artists and body piercings.
Canal Walk is the venue for rain days and emergency gift shopping on Christmas Eve. Competitive shopping is at its best with a variety of stores in the same category so wear comfortable shores, the layout is expansive. Take regular pit st
76 locals recommend
Century City
If its time for some serious shopping then its time for Canal Walk. An array of 400 shops dazzle with a choice of chain stores, specialities and boutiques; all retailers and categories abundantly represented. Anchor tenants comprising of nationals and department stores trade from impressive outlets, some being the country flagships. Where some shopping centres offer some services, here all services are available including tattoo artists and body piercings.
Canal Walk is the venue for rain days and emergency gift shopping on Christmas Eve. Competitive shopping is at its best with a variety of stores in the same category so wear comfortable shores, the layout is expansive. Take regular pit st
Located just 10 minutes from the TOM PLACE and en route to the Cape West Coast you will find this beach easily. Dolphin beach is a hive of activity as it has perfect conditions for wind and kite surfing, but if you’re planning on getting into the water please note that there are no life guards on duty.
Take some time out of the sun and head to one of the many restaurants and eateries within walking distance and enjoy and ice cream cone or cocktail. The location offers a magnificent view of the iconic Table Mountain so snap a few photographs to remind you of the day out.
25 locals recommend
Table View
Located just 10 minutes from the TOM PLACE and en route to the Cape West Coast you will find this beach easily. Dolphin beach is a hive of activity as it has perfect conditions for wind and kite surfing, but if you’re planning on getting into the water please note that there are no life guards on duty.
Take some time out of the sun and head to one of the many restaurants and eateries within walking distance and enjoy and ice cream cone or cocktail. The location offers a magnificent view of the iconic Table Mountain so snap a few photographs to remind you of the day out.
Essentials
Centre Point
Milnerton
Perfectly positioned in Milnerton, Cape Town - Centre Point Shopping Centre is located on the corner of Koeberg and Loxton Roads. The two major arterials serve as ideal access points to Centre Point, with the high volume R27 in proximity as well as the West Coast Road - which link the fastest growing residential areas to the city. The enviable address of Centre Point Shopping Centre boasts two BRT stations on the R27 and Koeberg Road, a short walking distance away.
Centre Point Offers
2 levels of world-class retail, bringing all your & favourite brands into one convenient shopping location.
3 levels of basement parking, offering safe and convenient parking for all vis
8 locals recommend
Centre Point Shopping Centre
Loxton RoadCentre Point
Milnerton
Perfectly positioned in Milnerton, Cape Town - Centre Point Shopping Centre is located on the corner of Koeberg and Loxton Roads. The two major arterials serve as ideal access points to Centre Point, with the high volume R27 in proximity as well as the West Coast Road - which link the fastest growing residential areas to the city. The enviable address of Centre Point Shopping Centre boasts two BRT stations on the R27 and Koeberg Road, a short walking distance away.
Centre Point Offers
2 levels of world-class retail, bringing all your & favourite brands into one convenient shopping location.
3 levels of basement parking, offering safe and convenient parking for all vis
Shopping
There’s Something for Everyone at Eden on the Bay Lifestyle Mall.
150 locals recommend
Eden On the Bay
Beach Estate BoulevardThere’s Something for Everyone at Eden on the Bay Lifestyle Mall.
Everything Else
The V&A Waterfront is a massive hub of activity. Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, entertainment, adventure, —there’s a reason it’s so popular after all.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe V&A Waterfront is a massive hub of activity. Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, entertainment, adventure, —there’s a reason it’s so popular after all.
Arts & Culture
Just off Victoria Road in Camps Bay – a stone’s throw away from the beach – this stylish and intimate theatre with exceptional lighting, stage and sound effects is a real treat for theatre lovers. Shows at the theatre range from comedy to musicals and drama
156 locals recommend
Theatre on The Bay
Link StreetJust off Victoria Road in Camps Bay – a stone’s throw away from the beach – this stylish and intimate theatre with exceptional lighting, stage and sound effects is a real treat for theatre lovers. Shows at the theatre range from comedy to musicals and drama