Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Bob's makes Damn Fine Coffee (roasted on the premises) as well as a great selection of freshly baked bagels (with delicious fillings) and other treats. Just off the park below the house Bob's has free Wifi and relaxed informal seating inside - seating is also available in the park.
40 locals recommend
Bob's Bagel Café
6 Rouxville RdBob's makes Damn Fine Coffee (roasted on the premises) as well as a great selection of freshly baked bagels (with delicious fillings) and other treats. Just off the park below the house Bob's has free Wifi and relaxed informal seating inside - seating is also available in the park.
Open from 7am, the Olympia is Kalk Bay is an institution with fresh bread and pastries baked daily on the premises. Lunch and dinner are always excellent - seafood, pasta and great carnivore fare. The Olympia does not take bookings but you'll always get a seat - the wait, if any, is worth it.
261 locals recommend
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdOpen from 7am, the Olympia is Kalk Bay is an institution with fresh bread and pastries baked daily on the premises. Lunch and dinner are always excellent - seafood, pasta and great carnivore fare. The Olympia does not take bookings but you'll always get a seat - the wait, if any, is worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky bar/restaurant attracting the hip and trendy, craft beer, a great selection of wines and cocktails and good food. Overlooks Muizenberg beach
236 locals recommend
Live Bait Muizenberg
Sidmouth RoadFunky bar/restaurant attracting the hip and trendy, craft beer, a great selection of wines and cocktails and good food. Overlooks Muizenberg beach
Sightseeing
The highest point in Cape Town with panoramic 360 degree views over Cape Town. It's a must-see. Either catch the cableway up or if you're feeling energetic take one of the many hiking trails up (good fitness level required) There is a restaurant on top of the mountain which is worth a visit.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe highest point in Cape Town with panoramic 360 degree views over Cape Town. It's a must-see. Either catch the cableway up or if you're feeling energetic take one of the many hiking trails up (good fitness level required) There is a restaurant on top of the mountain which is worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
With it's impressive white beaches, soaring cliffs and the most powerful lighthouse in South Africa (for good reason) You'll see a number of species of antelope as will as troops of cheeky Chacma Baboons (don't feed them!) The views at at cape Point are spectacular with the Atlantic ocean to one side and the Indian ocean to the other. A waypoint on the clipper route of old. also a great location for whale spotting, hiking and picnics on the beach.
130 locals recommend
Cape of Good Hope
With it's impressive white beaches, soaring cliffs and the most powerful lighthouse in South Africa (for good reason) You'll see a number of species of antelope as will as troops of cheeky Chacma Baboons (don't feed them!) The views at at cape Point are spectacular with the Atlantic ocean to one side and the Indian ocean to the other. A waypoint on the clipper route of old. also a great location for whale spotting, hiking and picnics on the beach.
A Unesco world heritage site, notable for the place Nelson Mandela was held in prison for 18 years. Daily ferry trips leave from Cape Town harbour.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
A Unesco world heritage site, notable for the place Nelson Mandela was held in prison for 18 years. Daily ferry trips leave from Cape Town harbour.
Shopping
Filled with quirky shops: from Antiques to collectables, books, art, clothing, restaurants and even a home-made ice cream parlour - all within 2 minutes walk
485 locals recommend
Kalk Bay
Filled with quirky shops: from Antiques to collectables, books, art, clothing, restaurants and even a home-made ice cream parlour - all within 2 minutes walk
You'll find everything you need, not crowded and home to a Woolworths food store which is known for excellent fresh fruit, vegetables and meat (as well as everything else)
26 locals recommend
Steenberg Village Centre
Reddam AvenueYou'll find everything you need, not crowded and home to a Woolworths food store which is known for excellent fresh fruit, vegetables and meat (as well as everything else)
Getting Around
Train services run between Simonstown and Cape Town stopping along the way (including Kalk Bay) while the trains are O-K, you'd be better off using a car (all the main rental companies have a presence in Cape Town) or a taxi - Uber are by far the most efficient and cost-effective
18 locals recommend
Kalk Bay Food Market
110 Main RdTrain services run between Simonstown and Cape Town stopping along the way (including Kalk Bay) while the trains are O-K, you'd be better off using a car (all the main rental companies have a presence in Cape Town) or a taxi - Uber are by far the most efficient and cost-effective
Arts & Culture
Catch all the best South Africa has to offer - check their website for upcoming events at: www.baxter.co.za
172 locals recommend
Baxter Theatre Centre
Main RoadCatch all the best South Africa has to offer - check their website for upcoming events at: www.baxter.co.za