Guidebook for Cape Town
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Camps Bay
Stunning beach, great restaurants.
The market is in the middle of the city's business district. The market originated in 1710 where it was a place for fruit and vegetable growers to sell their goods. Now it is a popular place frequented by locals and tourists. This upbeat market sells curios, clothing, jewellery, books and so much more. This market is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
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Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetThe market is in the middle of the city's business district. The market originated in 1710 where it was a place for fruit and vegetable growers to sell their goods. Now it is a popular place frequented by locals and tourists. This upbeat market sells curios, clothing, jewellery, books and so much more. This market is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Parks & Nature
Looming large and welcoming you to Cape Town, whether you are arriving by plane, train, boat or automobile, is the iconic Table Mountain, one of the 7Wonders of Nature. Looking at it from below is one thing, but it is quite another to be atop the mountain, from where one is afforded such wonderful views of Cape Town, Robben Island, the Peninsula and beyond. One can of course walk up Table Mountain, but getting to the top of Cape Town’s mountain doesn’t have to involve any more exertion than stepping aboard the 85-year-old Table Mountain Cableway which provides one with a gentle, quick and vista-full trip up to the top of the mountain.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdLooming large and welcoming you to Cape Town, whether you are arriving by plane, train, boat or automobile, is the iconic Table Mountain, one of the 7Wonders of Nature. Looking at it from below is one thing, but it is quite another to be atop the mountain, from where one is afforded such wonderful views of Cape Town, Robben Island, the Peninsula and beyond. One can of course walk up Table Mountain, but getting to the top of Cape Town’s mountain doesn’t have to involve any more exertion than stepping aboard the 85-year-old Table Mountain Cableway which provides one with a gentle, quick and vista-full trip up to the top of the mountain.
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeA great family beach.
Boulders Beach, which is part of the Table Mountain National Park, is home to a sizeable colony of African penguins. These cute and comical birds waddle around quite unperturbed by the hordes of tourists who flock towards them. Huge boulders create sheltered little coves and the resident penguins often swim past for a look at the people. It's the perfect place to escape the wind and get to see some penguins too!
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulders Beach, which is part of the Table Mountain National Park, is home to a sizeable colony of African penguins. These cute and comical birds waddle around quite unperturbed by the hordes of tourists who flock towards them. Huge boulders create sheltered little coves and the resident penguins often swim past for a look at the people. It's the perfect place to escape the wind and get to see some penguins too!
Quite possibly the best place to learn how to surf on the planet. Go for lessons or just rent a board.
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Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdQuite possibly the best place to learn how to surf on the planet. Go for lessons or just rent a board.
Signal Hill
Great views, hikes and paragliding if you dare.
Cape Point
The southwestern tip of Africa.
Llandudno Beach
Paradise without the crowd.
Nestled underneath the mountains in the southern suburbs, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is magnificent. The flowers, birds, and the park itself, are beautifully presented with rolling hills as far as the eye can see. There are benches to relax on, or restaurants to sit and have lunch or afternoon tea in. During the summer months there are live concerts on the grass on Sunday evenings. Booking is essential for the concerts
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveNestled underneath the mountains in the southern suburbs, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is magnificent. The flowers, birds, and the park itself, are beautifully presented with rolling hills as far as the eye can see. There are benches to relax on, or restaurants to sit and have lunch or afternoon tea in. During the summer months there are live concerts on the grass on Sunday evenings. Booking is essential for the concerts
A steep but relatively easy hike up a well-trodden path (under an hour for the fit), this route spirals up from the car park right to the top of Lion's Head, from where one has spectacular 360-degree views of the Atlantic seaboard, Cape Town and Table Mountain. Ideal for a picnic at the top. At full moon in warm weather, there is a constant stream of hikers with torches going to the top at night - when one looks up from the city, it looks like a string of jewels around the peak.
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadA steep but relatively easy hike up a well-trodden path (under an hour for the fit), this route spirals up from the car park right to the top of Lion's Head, from where one has spectacular 360-degree views of the Atlantic seaboard, Cape Town and Table Mountain. Ideal for a picnic at the top. At full moon in warm weather, there is a constant stream of hikers with torches going to the top at night - when one looks up from the city, it looks like a string of jewels around the peak.
If you need a wide open space for a picnic or just to lay down on your blanket or to go for a stroll. A common open park for all to relax and enjoy the views of Table Mountain and Green Point Stadium
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Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdIf you need a wide open space for a picnic or just to lay down on your blanket or to go for a stroll. A common open park for all to relax and enjoy the views of Table Mountain and Green Point Stadium
This is a wonderful, but steep trek up to the Table Top. The path is all stepped and can be busy at peak times. A rewarding way to reach the top of Table Mountain and look over the splendour of Cape Town. At the top, there is a restaurant and bar. If you are tired, take the cable car down.
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Platteklip Gorge
Platteklip GorgeThis is a wonderful, but steep trek up to the Table Top. The path is all stepped and can be busy at peak times. A rewarding way to reach the top of Table Mountain and look over the splendour of Cape Town. At the top, there is a restaurant and bar. If you are tired, take the cable car down.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to hang out with the kids. A scuba dive with the sharks can be arranged.
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Cape Town Aquarium 2 station
A great place to hang out with the kids. A scuba dive with the sharks can be arranged.
A must do.......when the sea is calm. An incredible way to see Cape Town and possibly dolphins and seals too.
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Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
A must do.......when the sea is calm. An incredible way to see Cape Town and possibly dolphins and seals too.
Another must do. Hop on a City Sightseeing Red Bus and see the sights of the city. Hop on and hop off the double-decker red bus and discover Cape Town. The best way to get to Table Mountain and back, our family-friendly bus offers informative audio commentary about Cape Town's major attractions in 15 languages, with a special audio channel just for kids.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StAnother must do. Hop on a City Sightseeing Red Bus and see the sights of the city. Hop on and hop off the double-decker red bus and discover Cape Town. The best way to get to Table Mountain and back, our family-friendly bus offers informative audio commentary about Cape Town's major attractions in 15 languages, with a special audio channel just for kids.
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadFor the slightly more adventurous!
Regarded by many as the most breathtaking public swimming pool in the world, it consists of an Olympic-sized pool, plus two splash pools for children, and a fully equipped springboard diving board.
Sea Point Bathing Pavilion
Beach RoadRegarded by many as the most breathtaking public swimming pool in the world, it consists of an Olympic-sized pool, plus two splash pools for children, and a fully equipped springboard diving board.
Cape Sidecar Adventures
1 Dickens RdA unique way to tour the Cape.
Nu Metro V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe closest place to watch a movie.
The Labia is a very old movie house and a Cape Town institution. Film festivals are also often held here, but mainstream movies are shown too. They sell popcorn and snacks, but you can even buy a glass of wine before the movie.
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The Labia
68 Orange StThe Labia is a very old movie house and a Cape Town institution. Film festivals are also often held here, but mainstream movies are shown too. They sell popcorn and snacks, but you can even buy a glass of wine before the movie.
Sea Point promenade is such a wonderful walk along the beach front. So many people out and about walking, running, cycling and having fun. You can hire bikes to ride near the Sea Point Swimming Pool and ride along the very safe area.
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadSea Point promenade is such a wonderful walk along the beach front. So many people out and about walking, running, cycling and having fun. You can hire bikes to ride near the Sea Point Swimming Pool and ride along the very safe area.
Africa's first downhill (steel) toboggan track! Ride the 1,25 kilometers of twisting steel half-pipe at Cool Runnings Bellville, and reach up to 40km per hour. You control the speed with a brake, so you can go as fast or slow as you like. Suitable for all ages - even 8 year old’s can go down alone, while kids under 8 sit in the double-seat with an adult.
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Toboggan Family Park (Pty) Ltd., t/a Cool Runnings
Off Carl Cronje DrAfrica's first downhill (steel) toboggan track! Ride the 1,25 kilometers of twisting steel half-pipe at Cool Runnings Bellville, and reach up to 40km per hour. You control the speed with a brake, so you can go as fast or slow as you like. Suitable for all ages - even 8 year old’s can go down alone, while kids under 8 sit in the double-seat with an adult.
World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented.
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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley RoadWorld of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented.
A round of mini golf in the sun, right next to the ocean is always fun whether you are young or old.
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Putt-Putt
Beach RoadA round of mini golf in the sun, right next to the ocean is always fun whether you are young or old.
Cape Town Comedy Club is Cape Town's only dedicated comedy club!
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Cape Town Comedy Club
Dock RoadCape Town Comedy Club is Cape Town's only dedicated comedy club!
Sightseeing
Chapman's Peak Drive takes motorists on a 9km winding route from Hout Bay to Noordhoek. It is widely regarded as one of the most scenic stretches of road anywhere in the world. Take a drive and see what all the fuss is about.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrChapman's Peak Drive takes motorists on a 9km winding route from Hout Bay to Noordhoek. It is widely regarded as one of the most scenic stretches of road anywhere in the world. Take a drive and see what all the fuss is about.
Franschhoek
A beautiful town in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Long Street is a major street located in the City Bowl. It is famous as a bohemian hang out and the street is lined with many stores, various ethnic restaurants, trendy bars and clubs.
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Long Street
Long StreetLong Street is a major street located in the City Bowl. It is famous as a bohemian hang out and the street is lined with many stores, various ethnic restaurants, trendy bars and clubs.
This is a really trendy and arty suburb on the outskirts of the CBD. The street is lined with art galleries, restaurants, shops and more. We recommend you start at one end and walk the whole length.
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Kloof Street
Kloof StreetThis is a really trendy and arty suburb on the outskirts of the CBD. The street is lined with art galleries, restaurants, shops and more. We recommend you start at one end and walk the whole length.
A street full of restaurants, cafes, shopping and art galleries. On the first Thursday of every month all the galleries and cafes stay open until late and the public can amble up and down in the evening.
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Bree Street
Bree StreetA street full of restaurants, cafes, shopping and art galleries. On the first Thursday of every month all the galleries and cafes stay open until late and the public can amble up and down in the evening.
Take a trip to the historic Robben Island. The island’s function has changed over the past few years, but is most commonly known as its past use of being a political prison during South Africa’s apartheid. (One of the most famous prisoners being former president Nelson Mandela)
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Robben Island
Take a trip to the historic Robben Island. The island’s function has changed over the past few years, but is most commonly known as its past use of being a political prison during South Africa’s apartheid. (One of the most famous prisoners being former president Nelson Mandela)
One of the most popular destinations along the False Bay seaboard, Kalk Bay’s Main Road is packed with antique stores, coffee shops, galleries, second-hand bookstores and restaurants. Essentially a fishing village, Kalk Bay is still a lively working harbour and one of the best places to buy fresh fish straight off the boat. It’s also a great place to take photographs – it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture here! Kalk Bay is a fun place to hang out and makes for a great day trip from Cape Town. It’s also known for its excellent choice of restaurants.
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Kalk Bay
One of the most popular destinations along the False Bay seaboard, Kalk Bay’s Main Road is packed with antique stores, coffee shops, galleries, second-hand bookstores and restaurants. Essentially a fishing village, Kalk Bay is still a lively working harbour and one of the best places to buy fresh fish straight off the boat. It’s also a great place to take photographs – it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture here! Kalk Bay is a fun place to hang out and makes for a great day trip from Cape Town. It’s also known for its excellent choice of restaurants.
Food Scene
Gibson's
19 Dock RdGreat burgers and milkshakes at the V&A Waterfront.
Bacini's
177 Kloof StMy favourite pizza restaurant.
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StBest for great pasta.
Butler's Pizza
141 Lansdowne RdThe best take out pizza. Deliveries only for when you just want to relax at home.
Bukhara Cape Town CBD
33 Church StreetGreat Indian food.
Enjoy this beach facing all-day cafe with its excellent food, great cocktails and sidewalk tables while watching the Camps Bay beach set pass you by.
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Café Caprice
37 Victoria RdEnjoy this beach facing all-day cafe with its excellent food, great cocktails and sidewalk tables while watching the Camps Bay beach set pass you by.
The most popular seafood restaurant in the V&A Waterfront. Not much of a view, but the food is excellent.
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Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdThe most popular seafood restaurant in the V&A Waterfront. Not much of a view, but the food is excellent.
Restaurants and shops. Child friendly. A great stop after Chapmans Peak.
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Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadRestaurants and shops. Child friendly. A great stop after Chapmans Peak.
Voted Cape Towns best burger. One of my favourite places for a quick and easy meal. Now there's a Jerry's in Sea Point too.
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Jerry's Burger Bar Kloof
98 Shortmarket StreetVoted Cape Towns best burger. One of my favourite places for a quick and easy meal. Now there's a Jerry's in Sea Point too.
Don Armando
20 Cobern StExcellent steaks!
Conveniently located in nearby Sea Point. Always very good and a local favourite.
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La Boheme
341 Main RdConveniently located in nearby Sea Point. Always very good and a local favourite.
This “steampunk” coffee shop on Buitenkant Street was recently named the best coffee shop in the world. Definitely worth a visit for a cold craft beer, a snack or a coffee.
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Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StThis “steampunk” coffee shop on Buitenkant Street was recently named the best coffee shop in the world. Definitely worth a visit for a cold craft beer, a snack or a coffee.
Groot Constantia is the oldest Wine Farm in South Africa, a National Monument on a living farm. Great Red Wines, fine history, superb dining, great for picnics, walks, runs and has museums and historic buildings.
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Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadGroot Constantia is the oldest Wine Farm in South Africa, a National Monument on a living farm. Great Red Wines, fine history, superb dining, great for picnics, walks, runs and has museums and historic buildings.
Cape Town's favourite breakfast spot. On a Saturday morning, the queue snakes down the street. Get there early for a bacon croissant or a famous doughsant, with a new flavour every week.
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Jason Bakery
185 Bree StCape Town's favourite breakfast spot. On a Saturday morning, the queue snakes down the street. Get there early for a bacon croissant or a famous doughsant, with a new flavour every week.
The chef, Luke-Dale Roberts is the best. The Test Kitchen is regarded as one of the Top 20 restaurants in the world. Booking well in advance is essential. Also try Luke Dale-Roberts other restaurant, Pot Luck Club.
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The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdThe chef, Luke-Dale Roberts is the best. The Test Kitchen is regarded as one of the Top 20 restaurants in the world. Booking well in advance is essential. Also try Luke Dale-Roberts other restaurant, Pot Luck Club.
Free WiFi and a good place to catch up on the news or send an email. If you are looking for some of the city’s best coffee, Bootleggers is the place to be. They take pride in the unique way they roast their coffee, sourcing high quality beans from Guatemala.
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Bootlegger Sea Point
39 Regent RdFree WiFi and a good place to catch up on the news or send an email. If you are looking for some of the city’s best coffee, Bootleggers is the place to be. They take pride in the unique way they roast their coffee, sourcing high quality beans from Guatemala.
Here you will enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant can get loud, so it’s best suited to an evening with friends.
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El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdHere you will enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant can get loud, so it’s best suited to an evening with friends.
This is luxury dining where the setting steals the show, with tables and a bar right on the private beach. A little pricey but the food is good and the whole upmarket beach bar experience is unique.
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardThis is luxury dining where the setting steals the show, with tables and a bar right on the private beach. A little pricey but the food is good and the whole upmarket beach bar experience is unique.
Excellent food and the best cocktails in Cape Town. Great decor with mismatched but elegant furniture, romantic lighting, all dripping in luxury. This is a superb restaurant situated on upmarket Kloof Street.
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Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StExcellent food and the best cocktails in Cape Town. Great decor with mismatched but elegant furniture, romantic lighting, all dripping in luxury. This is a superb restaurant situated on upmarket Kloof Street.
Kitima is considered one of the best restaurants in Cape Town, if not the country. Authentic Thai cuisine in a very cool setting. There's a great bar inside and another outside.
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Kitima at the Kronendal
140 Main RoadKitima is considered one of the best restaurants in Cape Town, if not the country. Authentic Thai cuisine in a very cool setting. There's a great bar inside and another outside.
mischu coffee
85A Regent RdSeriously good coffee and a local favourite.
At the V&A Food Market you can feed your soul, meander through stalls and taste delicious treats? Let dad sip a craft beer. Let mom have her cappuccino, and if the little one's ask for a Bubble Tea or ice-cream... well that is there for them too. Visit the V&A Food Market and experience goodness with numerous delicious artisanal street food stands serving a wonderful array of tastes within an authentic market environment. Bon Appetite
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V&A Food Market
19 Dock RoadAt the V&A Food Market you can feed your soul, meander through stalls and taste delicious treats? Let dad sip a craft beer. Let mom have her cappuccino, and if the little one's ask for a Bubble Tea or ice-cream... well that is there for them too. Visit the V&A Food Market and experience goodness with numerous delicious artisanal street food stands serving a wonderful array of tastes within an authentic market environment. Bon Appetite
A superb upmarket restaurant conveniently situated just down the road in Sea Point.
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NV-80
76 Regent RoadA superb upmarket restaurant conveniently situated just down the road in Sea Point.
tashas
Excellent for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the V&A Waterfront.
Balducci Cape Town
Breakwater BoulevardExtensive and delicious menu. At the V&A Waterfront.
You wont go wrong if you're looking for an excellent steak or superb seafood. This upmarket restaurant is at the V&A Waterfront.
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Belthazar Restaurant and Wine Bar
19 Breakwater BoulevardYou wont go wrong if you're looking for an excellent steak or superb seafood. This upmarket restaurant is at the V&A Waterfront.
Our favourite burger restaurant in Sea Point. A local favourite.
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Jerry's Burger Bar Sea Point
239 Oliver RdOur favourite burger restaurant in Sea Point. A local favourite.
Cool, trendy and ultra quirky, Olympia Café and Deli entices the palate with colourful mouth-watering creations and clientèle. The rustic paint-washed walls invite a quirky décor contrasted by black and white chequered floor and bohemian ambience. Relaxing and cool, Olympia Café and Deli offers fantastic service coupled with a trendy menu and colourful clientèle.
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Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdCool, trendy and ultra quirky, Olympia Café and Deli entices the palate with colourful mouth-watering creations and clientèle. The rustic paint-washed walls invite a quirky décor contrasted by black and white chequered floor and bohemian ambience. Relaxing and cool, Olympia Café and Deli offers fantastic service coupled with a trendy menu and colourful clientèle.
The favorite deli for locals. Amazing quality food and also great for a quick meal or cup of coffee.
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Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdThe favorite deli for locals. Amazing quality food and also great for a quick meal or cup of coffee.
Ice Dream
Main RoadOur favorite ice cream in Cape Town.
Essentials
A great supermarket a few hundred metres down the road. Woolworths is next door and there's a bottle store there too.
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Sea Point Spar
94 Regent RdA great supermarket a few hundred metres down the road. Woolworths is next door and there's a bottle store there too.
Top quality fresh produce as well as a great selection of ready made meals and all the general essentials.
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Woolworths Da Luz
94 Regent RdTop quality fresh produce as well as a great selection of ready made meals and all the general essentials.
Shopping
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdFantastic shopping.
The Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill is Popular with tourists and locals alike. The Neighbourgoods Market in Salt River is simply known as The Old Biscuit Mill market, and serves up fresh products and delectable gourmet goodies every Saturday between 9am and 2pm.
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdThe Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill is Popular with tourists and locals alike. The Neighbourgoods Market in Salt River is simply known as The Old Biscuit Mill market, and serves up fresh products and delectable gourmet goodies every Saturday between 9am and 2pm.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Shopping, restaurants, entertainment, etc.
Bay Harbour Market Another one of Cape Town’s popular markets is Hout Bay’s Bay Harbour Market. Located in an abandoned factory and next to Hout Bay’s active fishing docks, the market is abuzz from Friday nights between 5pm and 9pm and between 9am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The market’s various stalls sell everything from delicious meals and treats, to local arts and crafts.
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdBay Harbour Market Another one of Cape Town’s popular markets is Hout Bay’s Bay Harbour Market. Located in an abandoned factory and next to Hout Bay’s active fishing docks, the market is abuzz from Friday nights between 5pm and 9pm and between 9am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The market’s various stalls sell everything from delicious meals and treats, to local arts and crafts.
The Watershed is home to more than 150 tenants who represent over 365 brands. A vast selection of products can be found here from ceramics and furniture to textiles, fashion and jewellery. The Watershed also offers a range of treatments available for your mind, body and soul which can all be found at ‘Wellness at the Watershed’ on the mezzanine level. The Watershed is located on Dock Road, next to the Two Oceans Aquarium and is usually open daily from 10h00 - 18h00.
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The Watershed
17 Dock Rd
The Watershed is home to more than 150 tenants who represent over 365 brands. A vast selection of products can be found here from ceramics and furniture to textiles, fashion and jewellery. The Watershed also offers a range of treatments available for your mind, body and soul which can all be found at ‘Wellness at the Watershed’ on the mezzanine level. The Watershed is located on Dock Road, next to the Two Oceans Aquarium and is usually open daily from 10h00 - 18h00.