Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadAward-winning food. Book early.
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdReal Italian food. Authentic farinata pizza base option. Kid-friendly.
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Massimo's
Hout Bay Main RoadReal Italian food. Authentic farinata pizza base option. Kid-friendly.
Casual fish and chips restaurant with huge view of Chapman's Peak and the bay. Parking can be tricky on the weekend, but worth it for the view and people watching.
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Fish on the Rocks
1 Harbour RdCasual fish and chips restaurant with huge view of Chapman's Peak and the bay. Parking can be tricky on the weekend, but worth it for the view and people watching.
Kleine Zalze Restaurant
Strand RoadGorgeous working farm originally built in 1690.
GPS: -33.823961, 18.928122
www.babylonstoren.com
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Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium Road Gorgeous working farm originally built in 1690.
GPS: -33.823961, 18.928122
www.babylonstoren.com
Parks & Nature
The cable car doesn't run if weather is threatening so on your first wind-free day in Cape Town, head to Table Mountain. You can take the cable car up (5 minutes in a rotating funicular) or you can hike up (2.5 hours). Because it's always chillier up there, bring a wind jacket at least. http://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/quick-tips
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe cable car doesn't run if weather is threatening so on your first wind-free day in Cape Town, head to Table Mountain. You can take the cable car up (5 minutes in a rotating funicular) or you can hike up (2.5 hours). Because it's always chillier up there, bring a wind jacket at least. http://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/quick-tips
Shopping
Montebello Shop is excellent for made-in-SA gifts. http://www.montebello.co.za/montebello-shop.htm
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Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands AveMontebello Shop is excellent for made-in-SA gifts. http://www.montebello.co.za/montebello-shop.htm
Getting Around
Vineyard Car Hire
298 Main RdSightseeing
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrThere is no wrong time of year to see Kirstenbosch. Grab a map before you enter, or print this one: http://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/kirstenbosch-garden-map-2016.pdf
Allow two hours to walk around, and if the weather is good, bring a picnic. The Boomslang boardwalk is a new addition. No need to buy tickets in advance unless for the summer concerts on Sunday evenings, Nov–April (http://www.sanbi.org/events/kirstenbosch-summer-sunset-concerts-kirstenbosch-nbg).
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThere is no wrong time of year to see Kirstenbosch. Grab a map before you enter, or print this one: http://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/kirstenbosch-garden-map-2016.pdf
Allow two hours to walk around, and if the weather is good, bring a picnic. The Boomslang boardwalk is a new addition. No need to buy tickets in advance unless for the summer concerts on Sunday evenings, Nov–April (http://www.sanbi.org/events/kirstenbosch-summer-sunset-concerts-kirstenbosch-nbg).
Double-decker bus for touring the city and peninsula, with a few stops in Hout Bay.
http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/south-africa/cape-town.htm
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StDouble-decker bus for touring the city and peninsula, with a few stops in Hout Bay.
http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/south-africa/cape-town.htm
Drinks & Nightlife
Constantia Glen
Constantia Main RoadBeau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdKleine Zalze
Kleine ZalzeEssentials
Small, well-stocked grocery store. Prices are a little higher here.
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Oakhurst Kwikspar
Dorman WaySmall, well-stocked grocery store. Prices are a little higher here.
Lovely little spa. The owner, Anda, is perfectly professional. Friendly and discreet. Beau Constance is my first choice for spa appointments.
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Beau Constance Skincare
4 Brommaert PlLovely little spa. The owner, Anda, is perfectly professional. Friendly and discreet. Beau Constance is my first choice for spa appointments.