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Swimming
Take a dip in the ocean, literally across the road from Hout Bay Backpackers. Although the water is very cold,…

Surfing
Hout Bay offers some good options for beginner surfers and boards and lessons can be arranged. For more experienced surfers,…

Bay Harbour Market
Known as Cape Town’s most vibrant market, the Hout Bay Habour Market is literally walking distance from Hout Bay Backpackers.…

Paint Pottery at the Clay Café
Paint your own pottery at the Clay Cafe. They have a range of unpainted mugs, bowls, sculptures and plates that…

World of Birds
World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the…

The Beach
I sit on the Hout Bay beach barefoot with the sand between my toes. The sun is warm and a…

Papino’s
Nestled in the heart of the Hout Bay Valley, Papino’s Restaurant is a small cosy, family-run restaurant where traditional Italian…

Mariner’s Wharf
On the magnificent coastal drive from Cape Town to Cape Point is Hout Bay and Mariner’s Wharf, the first harbour…

Oakhurst Barn
The ‘Quentin at Oakhurst’ restaurant and cellar is the cumulative result of a longstanding vision to host and serve superb…

The Lookout Deck
The menu is extensive and offers excellent seafood as well as a wide variety of great meats, hamburgers, pizzas and…

Deli Delish
Housed in a 120 year old farmhouse in the heart of Hout Bay, Delish is a fully licensed home-from-home restaurant…

Deez Mexican Bistro
Housed in a 120 year old farmhouse in the heart of Hout Bay, Delish is a fully licensed home-from-home restaurant…

Cheyne’s
Cheyne’s is back! Situated in Hout Bay. Serving Pacific Rim cuisine. Sourcing from local as possible to bring you the…

Woodcutters Arms
Welcome to the Woodcutters Arms, in the picturesque Hout Bay. It is a traditional English style pub offering great service…

Chapman’s Peak Hotel
The Chapman’s Peak Restaurant was established over 25 years ago. It has become the grand old lady of outdoor seafood…

Spiro's
Spiro’s in Hout Bay is the ideal restaurant if you’re looking for traditional, authentic Greek food made with love and…

Dunes
The menu is extensive and offers excellent seafood as well as a wide variety of great meats, hamburgers, pizzas and…

Cape Point
Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with respect by sailors for centuries.…

Kommetjie
Kommetjie is a village on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula. With around 3000 residents, it has a peaceful…

Noordhoek
The Noordhoek valley remains one of the Cape Town’s treasured destinations. Situated at the foot of Chapman’s Peak and surrounded…

Simonstown
Simon’s Town, sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African…

Kalk Bay
Enjoy the views of the beautiful False Bay coastline as you wind your way along Boyes Drive to the scenic…

Boulders Beach
Cape Town and her surrounding coastline offers the visitor some wonderful beaches, but none are more interesting nor more beautiful…

Bo-Kaap
The Bo-Kaap Museum, situated in the historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition…

District 6
District Six Museum is a museum in the former inner-city residential area District Six in Cape Town, South Africa. District…

Cape Town Sightseeing
Hop on and hop off the double-decker red bus and discover Cape Town. With informative audio commentary about all our…

V & A Waterfront
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain, within a stone’s throw from the Cape Town Stadium and in the heart…

Robben Island
Robben Island needs no introduction with regards to the significance of its place in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s…

Table Mountain
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has been providing visitors with a world-class experience since October 4, 1929. The company…

Ambeloui
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines were planted at Ambeloui, situated in the picturesque valley of Hout Bay, in September 1995…

Simon’s at Groot Constantia
Nestled in the fertile Constantia Valley lies a 300-year old wine estate, Groot Constantia and on it, Simon’s Restaurant, where…

Constantia Glen
Constantia Glen is ideally located below Constantia Nek, just moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre. We are a…

Beau Constantia
Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm owned by the Du Preez family. The farm is situated on the north-facing…

Hout Bay Manor
Pamper yourself in the tranquil Inzolo Wellness Suite, offering the finest international wellness experience with organic therapies, standards and equipment…

Phakalane
Phakalane is here to support you in times of change, transition and recovery. We specialise in offering private retreats that…

12 Apostles Spa
Award-winning family-run hotel is nestled between the majestic mountains and the azure Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by a tranquil National Park,…

Velocity Sports Lab
Velocity Sports Lab is a privately owned training facility situated in the beautiful Republic of Hout Bay at the base…