Guidebook for Kalk bay
Parks & Nature
Hike to the top of the mountain behind our house. About 30 munites if you fit. On top you will have one of the most awesome views in world. You might even see a whale or great white shark in the sea on a clear day. The Great White Shark actually appear black from the top. Google various other hiking spots with caves etc. within 10 kom range.
21 locals recommend
Elsie's Peak
Hike to the top of the mountain behind our house. About 30 munites if you fit. On top you will have one of the most awesome views in world. You might even see a whale or great white shark in the sea on a clear day. The Great White Shark actually appear black from the top. Google various other hiking spots with caves etc. within 10 kom range.
If you at our house you almost half way to Cape Point. The first most Southern Point in Africa. Actually the second most Southern Point in Africa. But our Cape Tonians don't want to admit to this. Millions a visitors to Cape Town does this trip.
160 locals recommend
Cape Point
If you at our house you almost half way to Cape Point. The first most Southern Point in Africa. Actually the second most Southern Point in Africa. But our Cape Tonians don't want to admit to this. Millions a visitors to Cape Town does this trip.
Full of Penguins. Voted one of the top beaches in world. Big rocks spectacular white sand. You are virtually 7 km's from this top sight in the world.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadFull of Penguins. Voted one of the top beaches in world. Big rocks spectacular white sand. You are virtually 7 km's from this top sight in the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Numerous Restaurants pubs on the coast from Cape Town Water Front to Kalkbay Waterfront. Best wine farms !
315 locals recommend
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StNumerous Restaurants pubs on the coast from Cape Town Water Front to Kalkbay Waterfront. Best wine farms !
In the same Valley ,some time's live music a bit more classier then Glenpub Next door. Can be seen from our house at the bottom of the Valley next to the Glencairn Beach Hotel.Can walk back instead of driving should you drank to much and fit.Or if you really have to drive it is less then a km. Also try Glen Pub and the Glencairn Hotel.
Viper Lounge south
14 Glencairn ExpresswayIn the same Valley ,some time's live music a bit more classier then Glenpub Next door. Can be seen from our house at the bottom of the Valley next to the Glencairn Beach Hotel.Can walk back instead of driving should you drank to much and fit.Or if you really have to drive it is less then a km. Also try Glen Pub and the Glencairn Hotel.
So close to the water then they close the restuarants when the waves is big. To save money get a pub lunch and beer in the upstairs pubs where the locals get charged less.
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadSo close to the water then they close the restuarants when the waves is big. To save money get a pub lunch and beer in the upstairs pubs where the locals get charged less.
Food Scene
Stunning views and Budget Friendly. Opposite Glencairn Station.
79 locals recommend
Dixies Restaurant & Bar
134 Main RdStunning views and Budget Friendly. Opposite Glencairn Station.
Cape Point Vineyard with a Sea View is one of the top for Wine Tours. It compete and win with anything from Constantia Wine route to Stellenbosch Wine Route
102 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards Estate
Cape Point Vineyard with a Sea View is one of the top for Wine Tours. It compete and win with anything from Constantia Wine route to Stellenbosch Wine Route
On the Noordhoek side of Island on your way the Famous Chapmans Peak Park and Long Beach. Very charming farm Village.
210 locals recommend
Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadOn the Noordhoek side of Island on your way the Famous Chapmans Peak Park and Long Beach. Very charming farm Village.
Pub Music and a Hotel with a ghost on the Stairway's. Some nights you can here the music from the Hotel even as high up as our house. Since the Valley form a natural amphitheater.
Otherwise listen to the wawes some nights.
12 locals recommend
Hotel Glencairn
14 Glen RdPub Music and a Hotel with a ghost on the Stairway's. Some nights you can here the music from the Hotel even as high up as our house. Since the Valley form a natural amphitheater.
Otherwise listen to the wawes some nights.
This is for a classy more expensive meal for two right on the Buzzing surfers beach of Muizenberg. Just beware not as safe as Glencairn and Simon's Town area during some times
236 locals recommend
Live Bait Muizenberg
Sidmouth RoadThis is for a classy more expensive meal for two right on the Buzzing surfers beach of Muizenberg. Just beware not as safe as Glencairn and Simon's Town area during some times
Shopping
a Lot of antique shops ,restaurants ,European style. Perfect if you tired of Cape Town's flashy shopping malls. Working harbour with Fish For sale. Long walk while you window shop Antiques.
485 locals recommend
Kalk Bay
a Lot of antique shops ,restaurants ,European style. Perfect if you tired of Cape Town's flashy shopping malls. Working harbour with Fish For sale. Long walk while you window shop Antiques.
Essentials
More pricier then Shoprite and Pick and Pay in Fish Hoek. Only bottle store arround.
28 locals recommend
Kwikspar Glencairn
Birkenhead RoadMore pricier then Shoprite and Pick and Pay in Fish Hoek. Only bottle store arround.
Getting Around
Safe train journey toward Cape Town or Muizenberg and Kalkbay beaches. Safe during day times specially peak times only. Very scenic trip from Glencairn Beach station to Muizenberg and Kalkbay. Keep the train window's close in storm times or your might get some sea water in your face.
13 locals recommend
Glencairn Train Station
Main RoadSafe train journey toward Cape Town or Muizenberg and Kalkbay beaches. Safe during day times specially peak times only. Very scenic trip from Glencairn Beach station to Muizenberg and Kalkbay. Keep the train window's close in storm times or your might get some sea water in your face.
Sightseeing
Simon's Town is steep in History linked to England and the Netherlands. This is the largest of many Museums in the area complex with a Ghost.
45 locals recommend
S A NAVAL MUSEUM
Saint George's StreetSimon's Town is steep in History linked to England and the Netherlands. This is the largest of many Museums in the area complex with a Ghost.