Guidebook for Scarborough and surrounds
Sightseeing
Cape Point
Locals say this is where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet!
SA's oldest naval base, with a picturesque yacht basin that has a great collection of restaurants, from fish and chips to sushi. There are also some great bric a brac shops along the Main Road.
315 locals recommend
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StSA's oldest naval base, with a picturesque yacht basin that has a great collection of restaurants, from fish and chips to sushi. There are also some great bric a brac shops along the Main Road.
Food Scene
Whole Earth Cafe
96 Main RoadIntimate local eatery
A Scarborough institution, great seafood and often live music events with awesome local musicians on weekends.
51 locals recommend
Camel Rock Restaurant
A Scarborough institution, great seafood and often live music events with awesome local musicians on weekends.
The Hub Café.
2 Watsonia LaneGreat bakery, meals, organic vegetables and food, kids play area
Entertainment & Activities
One of the only places in the world where you can literally swim with penguins, Boulder Beach is a must see. (Its not an aquarium or a zoo but combines the delights of both in a completely natural setting!) Go early (it opens at 8am in summer), because the beach is small and fills up quickly. Swim among the huge granite boulders and kelp forests, and watch the penguins go about their business. Their nests are in the bush behind the beach, so they'll waddle out off the water up to their nests right next to you! Just don't try to touch them, and leave them alone - they are wild and don't want close contact with humans.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadOne of the only places in the world where you can literally swim with penguins, Boulder Beach is a must see. (Its not an aquarium or a zoo but combines the delights of both in a completely natural setting!) Go early (it opens at 8am in summer), because the beach is small and fills up quickly. Swim among the huge granite boulders and kelp forests, and watch the penguins go about their business. Their nests are in the bush behind the beach, so they'll waddle out off the water up to their nests right next to you! Just don't try to touch them, and leave them alone - they are wild and don't want close contact with humans.
Take a boat trip out from Hout Bay harbor to Seal Island. There are thousands of seals there! Depending on your luck or the season, you might see whales, sharks or dolphins on the way.
28 locals recommend
Seal Island
Take a boat trip out from Hout Bay harbor to Seal Island. There are thousands of seals there! Depending on your luck or the season, you might see whales, sharks or dolphins on the way.
Parks & Nature
Great surf spot when the SE blows, and a magnificent beach for walking. Long and white sand, with views over to Hout Bay to the north.
76 locals recommend
Long Beach
Great surf spot when the SE blows, and a magnificent beach for walking. Long and white sand, with views over to Hout Bay to the north.
Intimate beach with decent surf (beach and point break at times). There's a river that flows into the sea on the south side of the beach that provides lots of entertainment for kids.
38 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Camel Rock RoadIntimate beach with decent surf (beach and point break at times). There's a river that flows into the sea on the south side of the beach that provides lots of entertainment for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wedged on the rocks between the railway line and the sea, where the waves crash into the wall of the outside bar area, the Brass Bell is a Cape Town institution. With live music on Saturday afternoons, and a good restaurant, its a great place to while away a lazy day and evening. There's a rock pool as well so bring your swimming gear if you're in the mood for splashing about!
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadWedged on the rocks between the railway line and the sea, where the waves crash into the wall of the outside bar area, the Brass Bell is a Cape Town institution. With live music on Saturday afternoons, and a good restaurant, its a great place to while away a lazy day and evening. There's a rock pool as well so bring your swimming gear if you're in the mood for splashing about!
Shopping
A great Saturday morning market with artisanal foods and arts and crafts. Housed in a warehouse in the fishing harbor of Hout Bay, you can make a day of it, as there are boat trips out to Seal Island from the harbor as well.
77 locals recommend
Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium
Harbour RoadA great Saturday morning market with artisanal foods and arts and crafts. Housed in a warehouse in the fishing harbor of Hout Bay, you can make a day of it, as there are boat trips out to Seal Island from the harbor as well.
Essentials
Longbeach Mall houses all the major retailers, you'll be able to stock up on all the essentials here. Its about a 20 minute drive from Scarborough.
103 locals recommend
Longbeach Mall
Sunnydale RoadLongbeach Mall houses all the major retailers, you'll be able to stock up on all the essentials here. Its about a 20 minute drive from Scarborough.