Portico 804 guidebook
Neighborhoods
Table view is a scenic seaside neighborhood with a long stretch of white beach and a relaxed holiday vibe that attracts visitors from across the globe. Its name comes from the amazing view of Table Mountain across the Bay. It is one of the best-known picture-perfect views of Cape Town that features on numerous paintings and postcards. It offers a view of the ocean as far as the eye can see all the way from Robben Island on the one side, Table Mountain, the harbor, and city to the Stellenbosch mountains.
During the day live revolves around the beach. Activities include walking, running, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and stand-up boarding. During the summer months kite surfers flock to Table View's Kite beach from all over the world to take advantage of the South-Easter. The colorful kite silhouettes that paint the sky over the beach is spectacular to watch especially at sunset while sitting on the balcony sipping on a sundowner or strolling on the beach having ice cream. Each year the Red Bull King of the Air International Kite surfing competition takes place right in front of Portico 804 and you will have an unobstructed view of the competition.
During the whale breading season from September to January the Southern Right and Humpback whales can be spotted in Table Bay and the waters around the western coast.
Nearby neighborhoods include Sunset Beach, Dolphin Beach, Bloubergstrand, Big Bay and Flamingo Vlei. The area has a beautiful coastline with long stretches of white beaches. The area is also renowned for its fynbos and is surrounded by a nature reserve. You can drive along the strip of beach and fynbos that runs from Table View to Melkbos strand. There are parking lots on the way where you can pull off and head onto the beach to take a walk, swim, tan, bodyboard, or fish. These beaches are less crowded than other Cape Town beaches.
The area has a diverse offering of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, ice cream shops, markets, shopping malls, and Kite Serving rental shops. There is a beach bar just a short distance away from Portico 804 as well as restaurants close to the beach where you can enjoy the beautiful Table Bay view while having a delicious meal.
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Table View
Table view is a scenic seaside neighborhood with a long stretch of white beach and a relaxed holiday vibe that attracts visitors from across the globe. Its name comes from the amazing view of Table Mountain across the Bay. It is one of the best-known picture-perfect views of Cape Town that features on numerous paintings and postcards. It offers a view of the ocean as far as the eye can see all the way from Robben Island on the one side, Table Mountain, the harbor, and city to the Stellenbosch mountains.
During the day live revolves around the beach. Activities include walking, running, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and stand-up boarding. During the summer months kite surfers flock to Table View's Kite beach from all over the world to take advantage of the South-Easter. The colorful kite silhouettes that paint the sky over the beach is spectacular to watch especially at sunset while sitting on the balcony sipping on a sundowner or strolling on the beach having ice cream. Each year the Red Bull King of the Air International Kite surfing competition takes place right in front of Portico 804 and you will have an unobstructed view of the competition.
During the whale breading season from September to January the Southern Right and Humpback whales can be spotted in Table Bay and the waters around the western coast.
Nearby neighborhoods include Sunset Beach, Dolphin Beach, Bloubergstrand, Big Bay and Flamingo Vlei. The area has a beautiful coastline with long stretches of white beaches. The area is also renowned for its fynbos and is surrounded by a nature reserve. You can drive along the strip of beach and fynbos that runs from Table View to Melkbos strand. There are parking lots on the way where you can pull off and head onto the beach to take a walk, swim, tan, bodyboard, or fish. These beaches are less crowded than other Cape Town beaches.
The area has a diverse offering of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, ice cream shops, markets, shopping malls, and Kite Serving rental shops. There is a beach bar just a short distance away from Portico 804 as well as restaurants close to the beach where you can enjoy the beautiful Table Bay view while having a delicious meal.
City/town information
A stunning multicultural city with natural attractions and a vibrant nightlife with many great restaurants, clubs, and bars. It offers a wide range of sights, art galleries, and shopping centres. Discover the heart of Cape Town on foot or take a guided walk tour.
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Cape Town
A stunning multicultural city with natural attractions and a vibrant nightlife with many great restaurants, clubs, and bars. It offers a wide range of sights, art galleries, and shopping centres. Discover the heart of Cape Town on foot or take a guided walk tour.
A premier wine, food and art village surrounded by beautiful mountains. The main street is full of activity and lined with restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, curio shops and antique shops
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Franschhoek
A premier wine, food and art village surrounded by beautiful mountains. The main street is full of activity and lined with restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, curio shops and antique shops
The historic town with its large number of oak trees is a wine, food, art and cultural destination. The scenic Stellenbosch wine route with award-winning wine estates and restaurants is the oldest in the country and offer unforgettable cellar experiences.
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Stellenbosch
The historic town with its large number of oak trees is a wine, food, art and cultural destination. The scenic Stellenbosch wine route with award-winning wine estates and restaurants is the oldest in the country and offer unforgettable cellar experiences.
Picturesque coastal village, naval base, and harbor on the shores of False Bay. Meet the penguins at Boulders Beach
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Simons Town Waterfront
Picturesque coastal village, naval base, and harbor on the shores of False Bay. Meet the penguins at Boulders Beach
Southern Right whale watching. The whales can be seen from the cliffs during the southern winter to spring season. They usually depart in early-December.
Hermanus Waterfront
Southern Right whale watching. The whales can be seen from the cliffs during the southern winter to spring season. They usually depart in early-December.
Food scene
Jerry's Burger Bar Blouberg
1 Athens RdBurgers, waffles and view
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardFood and private beach
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham StSundowners and view
Blowfish Restaurant
1 Marine DrSea Food and view
Catch 22
Porterfield RoadHake and chips
Homespun by Matt
Porterfield RoadExceptional food and presentation
Unforgettable dining experience on the water's edge with beautiful views
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On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler RdUnforgettable dining experience on the water's edge with beautiful views
Little Italian restaurant with a mediterranean atmosphere and view. Roma style pizzas, pasta, and great variety of Italian pastries.
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Trecastelli Tradizionele Italiana
2 Porterfield RdLittle Italian restaurant with a mediterranean atmosphere and view. Roma style pizzas, pasta, and great variety of Italian pastries.
Sightseeing
On the slopes of Table Mountain is the most beautiful botanical garden in Africa with a walkway offering wonderful views of the garden. Stroll around the garden and plan for a picnic in a natural environment. Art exhibitions, sunset concerts and open air films are presented at various venues at Kirstenbosch. Located at the gate are a Coffee shop, Tea Room, restaurant, gift, and bookshop.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveOn the slopes of Table Mountain is the most beautiful botanical garden in Africa with a walkway offering wonderful views of the garden. Stroll around the garden and plan for a picnic in a natural environment. Art exhibitions, sunset concerts and open air films are presented at various venues at Kirstenbosch. Located at the gate are a Coffee shop, Tea Room, restaurant, gift, and bookshop.
The most south-westerly tip of Africa just 60km outside Cape Town. Enjoy the view and have a delicious lunch on the wooden deck high above False Bay
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Cape Point
The most south-westerly tip of Africa just 60km outside Cape Town. Enjoy the view and have a delicious lunch on the wooden deck high above False Bay
Chapmans Peak
One of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
Observe the Penguins at close range from a superb walkway.
Plan for a picnic and enjoy the warm family-friendly swimming beach at low tide
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadObserve the Penguins at close range from a superb walkway.
Plan for a picnic and enjoy the warm family-friendly swimming beach at low tide
South Africa's oldest world famous wine producing estate in a beautiful setting surrounded by ancient oak trees. Enjoy the panoramic view of the vineyards, have a meal with a glass of wine on the terrace, visit the museums on the estate or have a chocolate and wine paring experience
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Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadSouth Africa's oldest world famous wine producing estate in a beautiful setting surrounded by ancient oak trees. Enjoy the panoramic view of the vineyards, have a meal with a glass of wine on the terrace, visit the museums on the estate or have a chocolate and wine paring experience
Located on the edge of Cape town's harbour, the V&A offers a wide range of entertainment, shopping, and dining options. Home to the Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Wheel.
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdLocated on the edge of Cape town's harbour, the V&A offers a wide range of entertainment, shopping, and dining options. Home to the Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Wheel.
A five-minute cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain. The rotating floor ensure a 360-degree panoramic aerial view.
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I-Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdA five-minute cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain. The rotating floor ensure a 360-degree panoramic aerial view.
A quirky seaside village., built around the fishing harbour. Known for its interesting shops, vast selection of charming restaurants and stunning views. Home to the iconic Brass Bell restaurant
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Kalk Bay
A quirky seaside village., built around the fishing harbour. Known for its interesting shops, vast selection of charming restaurants and stunning views. Home to the iconic Brass Bell restaurant
Drive to Signal Hill 300m high summit for a scenic view across the City Bowl and Table Bay. Enjoy sundowners or take the popular mountain walk up Lion's Head.
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Signal Hill
Drive to Signal Hill 300m high summit for a scenic view across the City Bowl and Table Bay. Enjoy sundowners or take the popular mountain walk up Lion's Head.
An idyllic paradise on the edge of the Langebaan Lagoon with its turquoise waters. Lovely stretches of sandy beach, ideal for picnics and swimming. Braai facilities are available. The park has a high diversity of fynbos and incredible birdlife.
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West Coast National Park
An idyllic paradise on the edge of the Langebaan Lagoon with its turquoise waters. Lovely stretches of sandy beach, ideal for picnics and swimming. Braai facilities are available. The park has a high diversity of fynbos and incredible birdlife.
Activities
Sandboarding Cape Town
Klein Dassenberg RoadCobra Experience
19 Solan RoadScenic Cerus Rail steam train return trip to the Elgin market with local food, craft, and live music.
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Elgin Railway Market
Oak AvenueScenic Cerus Rail steam train return trip to the Elgin market with local food, craft, and live music.
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetSky-HI Ride
Shopping
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdCanal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdI-Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
Willie Van Schoor DriveTable Bay Mall
Beaches
Beautiful beach in an amazing setting. Many street side restaurants and coffee shops
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Camps Bay
Beautiful beach in an amazing setting. Many street side restaurants and coffee shops
Melkbosstrand Beach
Isibhede saseBloubergstrand
2 Marine DriveBig Bay Cape Town
Strand Beach is one of the best bathing areas in South Africa and a water sport destination
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Strand PAVILION
Beach RoadStrand Beach is one of the best bathing areas in South Africa and a water sport destination