Atlantic Seaboard
Sea Point to Hout Bay. Cold water, warm rock, and the coast road that most people remember longest.
Guides to this part of the city
What to see
Prestwich Memorial
The Prestwich Memorial on Somerset Road holds the remains of people exhumed from an unmarked burial ground a few streets away, uncovered…
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse is the red-and-white banded tower standing on the shoreline at Mouille Point, first lit in 1824 and still in…
Clifton Beaches
Clifton is a sequence of four small Atlantic coves, known as 1st to 4th Beach, separated by granite boulders and backed by…
Victoria Road Atlantic Seaboard Drive
Victoria Road runs south from Camps Bay to Hout Bay with the Atlantic on one side and Table Mountain's western wall on…
Llandudno Beach
Llandudno Beach is a single curve of sand at the head of a granite cove, closed in by enormous boulders at both…
Camps Bay Beach
Camps Bay Beach is Cape Town's most accessible big Atlantic beach: one long, open sweep of pale sand with the Twelve Apostles…
Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles are the chain of peaks and buttresses forming Table Mountain's western wall, rising above the Atlantic Seaboard between Camps…
Hout Bay Harbour
Hout Bay Harbour is Cape Town's busiest working fishing harbour, set beneath the Sentinel at the western end of Hout Bay. Fishing…
Walking from the coast
The Pipe Track
The Pipe Track is the path built to service the water pipeline running below the Twelve Apostles, and SANParks measures it as…
Tranquility Cracks via Corridor Ravine
Tranquility Cracks is a hidden maze of deep sandstone fissures high on the Twelve Apostles section of Table Mountain, filled with cool…
Corridor Ravine
Corridor Ravine is a hidden gem on Table Mountain's western slopes, ascending from the Pipe Track above Camps Bay into a lush,…
Kasteelspoort Trail to Diving Board
Kasteelspoort is one of the most popular routes up Table Mountain, famed for the iconic Diving Board — a dramatic overhanging ledge…
Chapman’s Peak Summit
A moderate but steep hike to one of Cape Town’s most iconic viewpoints, above the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Around 5 km…
Things to do
Seals at Duiker Island
Short boat cruises from Hout Bay harbour around Duiker Island, home to thousands of Cape fur seals. Boats circle the island and…
Scuba Diving
Try dives and guided dives from centres at the V&A Waterfront, Simon’s Town and Gordon’s Bay. A try dive runs theory, a…
Snorkelling
Guided snorkelling in the kelp forests of False Bay and the Atlantic seaboard. Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins are supplied, no certification…
Freediving
Freediving courses and try sessions in Cape Town. The entry-level course runs two days across theory, pool and open water, with a…
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Watershed Market
Set inside a converted warehouse at the V&A Waterfront, the Watershed is Cape Town’s leading destination for South African design, craftsmanship and locally made products. Since opening in 2014, it has grown into the largest curated design market on the continent, bringing together more than 150 makers and over 360 local brands beneath one roof. […]
The Pipe Track
The Pipe Track is one of Cape Town’s most popular and accessible mountain walks. Instead of climbing to the summit of Table Mountain, it follows the western contour beneath the Twelve Apostles from the junction of Tafelberg Road and Kloof Nek, with Camps Bay and the Atlantic below you the whole way. It contours above […]
Kasteelspoort Trail to Diving Board
The Kasteelspoort Trail to Diving Board is one of the most scenic hikes on Table Mountain, taking hikers up the western slopes of the Twelve Apostles to one of Cape Town’s most iconic viewpoints. The route combines panoramic ocean views, rugged mountain scenery and fascinating historical remnants before reaching the famous Diving Board, a dramatic […]
Corridor Ravine
Corridor Ravine is one of the classic western ascents of Table Mountain, offering a quieter and more adventurous alternative to the mountain’s more popular routes. Beginning from the Pipe Track above Camps Bay, the trail climbs through a dramatic ravine before emerging onto the Table Mountain plateau, rewarding hikers with spectacular views over the Atlantic […]
Tranquility Cracks via Corridor Ravine
Tranquility Cracks via Corridor Ravine is one of Table Mountain’s most adventurous hikes, combining a challenging ascent with one of the mountain’s most fascinating natural formations. Hidden high above Camps Bay, the Tranquility Cracks are a maze of enormous sandstone boulders, narrow passageways and quiet chambers that feel worlds away from the busy city below. […]
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park is set within the Hout Bay Valley, surrounded by the mountains of the Cape Peninsula. The sanctuary describes itself as Africa’s largest bird park, with more than 3,000 birds and small animals representing around 400 species across more than 100 landscaped walk-through aviaries. Visitors follow paths through […]
Bay Harbour Market
Located inside the historic Hout Bay Harbour, Bay Harbour Market is one of Cape Town’s most popular indoor attractions, bringing together local food, artisan shopping and live entertainment beneath one roof. Housed inside a converted fish factory, the market combines the character of a working harbour with a lively atmosphere that attracts both locals and […]
Hout Bay Beach
Nestled between the dramatic mountains of Hout Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay Beach offers a unique coastal experience that combines natural beauty with the charm of a working harbour. The broad sandy shoreline provides plenty of space to relax, enjoy the scenery or take a peaceful walk along the water’s edge. The beach […]
Chapman’s Peak Drive
Chapman’s Peak Drive is widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads. Winding along towering cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, the route offers unforgettable views across the Atlantic Ocean, dramatic mountain landscapes and some of Cape Town’s finest photography locations. The drive features numerous viewpoints where visitors can stop to admire […]
Hout Bay
Nestled between towering mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay is one of Cape Town’s most scenic coastal suburbs. Its working fishing harbour, long sandy beach and relaxed village atmosphere make it a popular destination for both visitors and locals throughout the year. The harbour forms the heart of Hout Bay, where fishing boats share […]