Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
One of the most extraordinary beaches right in the middle of a reserve and within walking distance of the cottage
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadOne of the most extraordinary beaches right in the middle of a reserve and within walking distance of the cottage
Beautiful yet manageable day hike from Silvermine Reserve. Spectacular views.
17 locals recommend
Elephant's Eye Cave
Beautiful yet manageable day hike from Silvermine Reserve. Spectacular views.
Endless white stretch of beach on the icy blue Atlantic side of the peninsula with several great surf spots for more experienced surfers. Popular for horse riding too.
186 locals recommend
Noordhoek Beach
Endless white stretch of beach on the icy blue Atlantic side of the peninsula with several great surf spots for more experienced surfers. Popular for horse riding too.
The MOST beautiful beach but be ready for a bit of a walk to get there.
13 locals recommend
Smitswinkel Bay
The MOST beautiful beach but be ready for a bit of a walk to get there.
Cape Point
An absolute must see!
Beautiful wine farm with incredible food gardens modeled on the original Company Gardens in the Cape
183 locals recommend
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadBeautiful wine farm with incredible food gardens modeled on the original Company Gardens in the Cape
Spectacular gardens that showcase all the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Check out the Boomslang treetop walkway.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveSpectacular gardens that showcase all the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Check out the Boomslang treetop walkway.
Food Scene
Good coffee and beautiful pastries, super inexpensive and unpretentious. A favourite of the locals of Simons Town
47 locals recommend
The Sweetest Thing Patisserie
82 St George's StGood coffee and beautiful pastries, super inexpensive and unpretentious. A favourite of the locals of Simons Town
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadFabulous food!
Amazing food and wine in the popular Noordhoek Village. Great little play area for the kids just outside.
132 locals recommend
The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneAmazing food and wine in the popular Noordhoek Village. Great little play area for the kids just outside.
a quick walk from the cottage with pretty decent, inexpensive food and wine and beautiful deck overlooking the beach
41 locals recommend
Seaforth Restaurant
Seaforth Roada quick walk from the cottage with pretty decent, inexpensive food and wine and beautiful deck overlooking the beach
Sweet little restaurant in the centre of town with great views of the harbour from upstairs
18 locals recommend
The Meeting Place
98 St George's StSweet little restaurant in the centre of town with great views of the harbour from upstairs
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdThe best Mexican place in Cape Town
a grubby little place that is revered by locals and somehow manages to produces the most delicious food without fail. Great pastries too.
261 locals recommend
Olympia Cafe
134 Main Rda grubby little place that is revered by locals and somehow manages to produces the most delicious food without fail. Great pastries too.
Skinny Legs Luxury Café
70 Loop StGreat little coffee spot
Field Office
34 Salisbury StGreat coffee, free WIFI, very cool.
Royale Eatery
20 Vineyard RoadBest burgers and much loved by the locals
Great food at this little place tucked away of the main road. Awesome in the winter with roaring fire
9 locals recommend
Under The Cypress
124 Main RoadGreat food at this little place tucked away of the main road. Awesome in the winter with roaring fire
Everything Else
Lovely little beach with little market, coffee shop and restaurant right on the water.
8 locals recommend
Seaforth Beach
Lovely little beach with little market, coffee shop and restaurant right on the water.
Essentials
Not the most exciting place to visit but great to get stocked up for your stay with big grocery store, health shop, pharmacy and most other amenities
114 locals recommend
Woolworths Longbeach Mall
Buller Louw BoulevardNot the most exciting place to visit but great to get stocked up for your stay with big grocery store, health shop, pharmacy and most other amenities
Shopping
Kalk Bay Books
62 Main RdBest book store in Cape Town
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetThe other best book shop in Cape Town
Drinks & Nightlife
Scruffy pub right on the water, gets very festive on weekends
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadScruffy pub right on the water, gets very festive on weekends