Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Great for breakfasts, brunches, lunches or a quick bite to eat, La Petite Tarte is located in the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. Whether you're in the mood for a quick cup of coffee and a light meal, or you have a yearning for something decadent and sweet, you are sure to find just the thing at this cosy French style cafe. Their muesli is great for breakfast, while their chocolate croissants are a must-try as well. La Petite Tarte is open from 08h30 until late, Monday to Sunday.
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LA PETITE TARTE
17 Dixon StGreat for breakfasts, brunches, lunches or a quick bite to eat, La Petite Tarte is located in the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. Whether you're in the mood for a quick cup of coffee and a light meal, or you have a yearning for something decadent and sweet, you are sure to find just the thing at this cosy French style cafe. Their muesli is great for breakfast, while their chocolate croissants are a must-try as well. La Petite Tarte is open from 08h30 until late, Monday to Sunday.
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a great spot for dinner and drinks, El Burro is a popular Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Green Point. It's open Monday to Friday from noon until 23h30, making it ideal for lunch, dinner or drinks. With a laid-back vibe, lots of quirky decor, a loyal following of locals and international visitors, El Burro also has an excellent list of tequilas, cocktails and delicious Mexican meals. See if you can spot the resident mascot while you're there!
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El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdAlways a great spot for dinner and drinks, El Burro is a popular Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Green Point. It's open Monday to Friday from noon until 23h30, making it ideal for lunch, dinner or drinks. With a laid-back vibe, lots of quirky decor, a loyal following of locals and international visitors, El Burro also has an excellent list of tequilas, cocktails and delicious Mexican meals. See if you can spot the resident mascot while you're there!
Sightseeing
Daily ragged tooth shark feeds, penguin feeds and plenty of interesting underwater exhibits make the Two Oceans Aquarium a must-visit for all ages. As the name implies, the aquarium showcases exhibits from both of the Cape's oceans - the cooler Atlantic Ocean and the warmer Indian Ocean. The exhibits are designed to educate and inform, with a strong focus on conservation. To finish your visit, you can head for lunch at the nearby on-site restaurant.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadDaily ragged tooth shark feeds, penguin feeds and plenty of interesting underwater exhibits make the Two Oceans Aquarium a must-visit for all ages. As the name implies, the aquarium showcases exhibits from both of the Cape's oceans - the cooler Atlantic Ocean and the warmer Indian Ocean. The exhibits are designed to educate and inform, with a strong focus on conservation. To finish your visit, you can head for lunch at the nearby on-site restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful urban park that is perfect for picnics, nature walks and fresh air. The park is relatively new and is located next door to the famous Cape Town Stadium. Highlights include walking and jogging trails, an amazing outdoor gym, a beautiful wetlands area, plus plenty of trees and open spaces. The Biodiversity Garden is especially beautiful – here you will be able to see a number of indigenous plants and learn more about the precious ecosystems of the Cape. Whether you're in the mood for a picnic or a stroll, or even some outdoor fitness, Green Point Urban Park is always worth a visit. Best of all, it's free to enjoy!
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Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdBeautiful urban park that is perfect for picnics, nature walks and fresh air. The park is relatively new and is located next door to the famous Cape Town Stadium. Highlights include walking and jogging trails, an amazing outdoor gym, a beautiful wetlands area, plus plenty of trees and open spaces. The Biodiversity Garden is especially beautiful – here you will be able to see a number of indigenous plants and learn more about the precious ecosystems of the Cape. Whether you're in the mood for a picnic or a stroll, or even some outdoor fitness, Green Point Urban Park is always worth a visit. Best of all, it's free to enjoy!
Arts & Culture
Situated in an 18th Century warehouse, the gallery showcases a wide range of art from local artists, including paintings, sketches and other pieces. Numerous exhibitions are held over the year, while they also offer framing services and gallery sales.
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95 Waterkant StSituated in an 18th Century warehouse, the gallery showcases a wide range of art from local artists, including paintings, sketches and other pieces. Numerous exhibitions are held over the year, while they also offer framing services and gallery sales.
Shopping
The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village is a lovely shopping centre that houses a wide range of shops, restaurants and facilities. It is located just off Somerset Road, with ample underground parking available. While small enough to not feel like a giant mall, the centre is well-equipped with everything you need during your stay. There are a few small supermarkets, a liquor store, a range of high-end clothing boutiques, gift shops, cafes, art galleries, restaurants, banking facilities and foreign exchange desks. If you want a quick bite to eat, a cup of coffee, a few groceries or a bit of retail therapy, you are sure to find all of that and more at Cape Quarter.
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Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdThe Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village is a lovely shopping centre that houses a wide range of shops, restaurants and facilities. It is located just off Somerset Road, with ample underground parking available. While small enough to not feel like a giant mall, the centre is well-equipped with everything you need during your stay. There are a few small supermarkets, a liquor store, a range of high-end clothing boutiques, gift shops, cafes, art galleries, restaurants, banking facilities and foreign exchange desks. If you want a quick bite to eat, a cup of coffee, a few groceries or a bit of retail therapy, you are sure to find all of that and more at Cape Quarter.
Essentials
While most Totalstay properties offer housekeeping services, having a nearby laundromat is handy for additional cleaning that may be required. Dream Wash is a reliable, convenient, centrally based laundromat.
Dream Wash Laundromat
27 Somerset RdWhile most Totalstay properties offer housekeeping services, having a nearby laundromat is handy for additional cleaning that may be required. Dream Wash is a reliable, convenient, centrally based laundromat.