Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Obz Cafe
115 Lower Main RdTrendy dining experience
Great Mexican food and frozen Margarita jugs! Fun atmosphere - very popular so booking is recommended.
22 locals recommend
Pancho's
127 Lower Main RdGreat Mexican food and frozen Margarita jugs! Fun atmosphere - very popular so booking is recommended.
Good breakfasts - try the huge brownie-cookies if they're not all sold out already!
15 locals recommend
Cocoa Cha Chi
Lower Main RoadGood breakfasts - try the huge brownie-cookies if they're not all sold out already!
This restaurant offers delicious seafood overlooking the stunning Kalk Bay harbor. Definitely on our list of top spots.
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadThis restaurant offers delicious seafood overlooking the stunning Kalk Bay harbor. Definitely on our list of top spots.
Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich StFantastic sushi and cocktails specials!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great burgers - try one of the seven deadly sins. Gluttony is our favorite! Amazing local craft beers on tap.
30 locals recommend
Jerry's Burger Bar Observatory
123 Lower Main RdGreat burgers - try one of the seven deadly sins. Gluttony is our favorite! Amazing local craft beers on tap.
Stones
166A Long StLocal pool hall with good music and cheap drinks specials.
"Hipster meets Biker Bar" - James.
This spot has great music and intriguing decor. In the center of Cape Town and the trendy nightlife district.
98 locals recommend
Aces 'n Spades
62 Hout St"Hipster meets Biker Bar" - James.
This spot has great music and intriguing decor. In the center of Cape Town and the trendy nightlife district.
Everything Else
Home of the first human heart transplant - you can go through their museum to find out more!
27 locals recommend
Groote Schuur Hospital
Main RoadHome of the first human heart transplant - you can go through their museum to find out more!
Premier SA University - beautiful architecture and great views of the suburbs of Cape Town.
66 locals recommend
University of Cape Town
Premier SA University - beautiful architecture and great views of the suburbs of Cape Town.
Stunning views of the city from the foot of this striking monument.
130 locals recommend
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueStunning views of the city from the foot of this striking monument.
Great hikes from this spot up and around Devil's peak. Lovely views and great exercise.
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
Great hikes from this spot up and around Devil's peak. Lovely views and great exercise.
Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers and Pub
135 Lower Main RdLive music, live comedy dive-bar.
Good for a lovely walk in the city center - nice views of stadium and mountain.
417 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdGood for a lovely walk in the city center - nice views of stadium and mountain.
Iconic views of the city of Cape Town. Go at Full moon if possible to see moon rise and sun set at the same time. Athletic walk!
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadIconic views of the city of Cape Town. Go at Full moon if possible to see moon rise and sun set at the same time. Athletic walk!
Great views - less hiking. You can drive up and watch the sunset or, if you're an earlier riser, catch the firing of the noon gun at 12pm everyday.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Great views - less hiking. You can drive up and watch the sunset or, if you're an earlier riser, catch the firing of the noon gun at 12pm everyday.
Lovely sea-front walk on a summer's day. Interesting local art on display.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadLovely sea-front walk on a summer's day. Interesting local art on display.
Rated one of the best beaches in the world - you definitely want to brave the steps down to this hidden paradise.
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeRated one of the best beaches in the world - you definitely want to brave the steps down to this hidden paradise.
One of Cape Town's most popular beaches - lined with bars, restaurants and clubs.
389 locals recommend
Camps Bay
One of Cape Town's most popular beaches - lined with bars, restaurants and clubs.
Absolute gem - this isolated beach is totally worth the drive to get there.
84 locals recommend
Llandudno
Absolute gem - this isolated beach is totally worth the drive to get there.
Company's Gardens
Lovely walk through historic Cape Town central.
Loads of chic coffee stops and food options as well as some local art stores.
107 locals recommend
Woodstock Exchange
Albert RoadLoads of chic coffee stops and food options as well as some local art stores.
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdGreat local shopping
Not our favorite but a popular tourist stop. In our opinion, not worth the expense.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Not our favorite but a popular tourist stop. In our opinion, not worth the expense.
Breathtaking views from this world-renowned heritage site. Absolutely stunning.
473 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station
Pipe TrackBreathtaking views from this world-renowned heritage site. Absolutely stunning.
Gorgeous little harbor with delicious Fish & Chips offerings. Lovely market on Sundays.
168 locals recommend
Hout Bay Harbour
Gorgeous little harbor with delicious Fish & Chips offerings. Lovely market on Sundays.
Cape Point
Breathtaking nature reserve.
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadSee the penguins of Cape Town at this special spot.
Fans of Champagne/MCC/Sparkling wine will love the champagne and chocolate pairing tasting!
27 locals recommend
House of J.C. Le Roux
Devon Valley RoadFans of Champagne/MCC/Sparkling wine will love the champagne and chocolate pairing tasting!
Shopping
Fun Saturday morning market - amazing selection of food and high-end crafts and local products. Definitely the place to be seen on Saturday morning.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdFun Saturday morning market - amazing selection of food and high-end crafts and local products. Definitely the place to be seen on Saturday morning.
Central shopping mall with all the local brands as well as some international ones. Movies, bars and take-away.
387 locals recommend
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StCentral shopping mall with all the local brands as well as some international ones. Movies, bars and take-away.