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Chapman's Peak Drive following the Atlantic cliffs.

Hout Bay to Noordhoek

Chapman's Peak Drive

Follow the cliff road from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, stopping at the picnic areas and viewpoints when the road is open.

Opening: Plan your visit in daylight and check conditions before leaving.

Bo-Kaap

A Cape Malay meal at Bo-Kaap Kombuis

Book a table above Bo-Kaap for bobotie and denningvleis, with the city and mountain below.

Opening: Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4pm and 6pm to 9.30pm; Sunday noon to 3pm; Monday closed.

Muslim-owned, MJC endorsement, no alcohol

Confirm on the day.

Sea Point

Sea Point Promenade

An easy place to slow down beside the Atlantic. Walk the promenade, pause on the lawns and stay for the evening light.

Opening: Plan your visit in daylight and check conditions before leaving.

Signal Hill and the surrounding Cape Town landscape.Area view · Signal Hill

Signal Hill Road

Lion’s Head hike

A mountain outing with views across the city and Atlantic coast. Choose it for the walk as much as the view.

Opening: Plan your visit in daylight and check conditions before leaving.

The Table Mountain cableway station below rocky mountain slopes.Area view · Table Mountain

Table Mountain National Park

Hiking on Table Mountain

From an established walking route to a longer mountain day, choose an outing that matches your experience and the weather.

Opening: Plan your visit in daylight and check conditions before leaving.

The V&A Waterfront and harbour buildings.Area view · V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront

Stand-up paddleboarding at the Waterfront

See the Waterfront canals from a paddleboard. SUP Cape Town offers rentals and lessons, with an introduction before you head onto the water.

Opening: Available year-round except Christmas Day. Choose the date and session time in the booking calendar.

Hout Bay

Clay Café Hout Bay

Choose a ceramic piece and spend an unhurried afternoon painting. A creative outing to fit between the more active days.

Opening: Daily 9am to 5pm.

The Victoria Wharf atrium in a 2019 photograph.

V&A Waterfront

Shopping at the V&A Waterfront

Browse the Waterfront’s shops and make room for the harbour, the Aquarium or a walk along the water in the same visit.

Opening: Victoria Wharf shops generally open daily 9am to 9pm.

The Watershed sign and roof at the V&A Waterfront.

V&A Waterfront

Watershed at the Waterfront

A place to browse local design, ceramics, fashion and gifts, next to the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Opening: Daily 10am to 6pm.

Check access and confirm on the day.