Peta’s Family Friendly ideas for your visit to Cape Town
Family Friendly Restaurants
Casual outdoor dining. Watch spectacular sunsets whilst the kids play in the beach sand!
143 locals recommend
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
1 Beach CresCasual outdoor dining. Watch spectacular sunsets whilst the kids play in the beach sand!
Relax outdoors in the shelter of Lion's Head, whilst the kids roam free-range on the grass.
153 locals recommend
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadRelax outdoors in the shelter of Lion's Head, whilst the kids roam free-range on the grass.
Enjoy views of the slopes of Table Mountain from the "city bowl" side, whilst enjoying easy Italian dining.
219 locals recommend
Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StEnjoy views of the slopes of Table Mountain from the "city bowl" side, whilst enjoying easy Italian dining.
Enjoy spectacular views along Chapman's Peak Drive to reach this great family friendly destination.
210 locals recommend
Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadEnjoy spectacular views along Chapman's Peak Drive to reach this great family friendly destination.
A variety of eating and entertainment options in a relaxed and beautiful setting.
31 locals recommend
Constantia Uitsig Wine Farm
ERF12995 Spaanschemat River RdA variety of eating and entertainment options in a relaxed and beautiful setting.
Despite it's name, this great Vineyard is set against the slopes of Chapman's Peak mountain range and overlooks Noordhoek Beach. They offer a lovely family picnic on their lawns or great food-truck fun for the whole family on Thursday evenings.
185 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine RoadDespite it's name, this great Vineyard is set against the slopes of Chapman's Peak mountain range and overlooks Noordhoek Beach. They offer a lovely family picnic on their lawns or great food-truck fun for the whole family on Thursday evenings.
Family Activities
A delight for young children and adults alike! Save this for a windy / rainy day, or if you have had enough of the sun.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadA delight for young children and adults alike! Save this for a windy / rainy day, or if you have had enough of the sun.
The City Sightseeing Harbour Cruise and the Canal Cruise (V&A) are both delightful and very inexpensive diversions for children and are a great standalone or addition to the familiar "Red City Bus" tour (also great).
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StThe City Sightseeing Harbour Cruise and the Canal Cruise (V&A) are both delightful and very inexpensive diversions for children and are a great standalone or addition to the familiar "Red City Bus" tour (also great).
Plenty of open space for children to run free. Look out for the "Boomslang" Tree Canopy Walkway, the Fragrance Garden and The Dell.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DrivePlenty of open space for children to run free. Look out for the "Boomslang" Tree Canopy Walkway, the Fragrance Garden and The Dell.
Clay Cafe Hout Bay
Main RoadGreat Outdoor Play area for young children.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch Gardens or at other venues TBA. Sit back and enjoy a retro big-screen experience on a comfortable backrest (with popcorn, obviously), under African skies.
26 locals recommend
The Galileo Open Air Cinema
0A Rhodes AveThe Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch Gardens or at other venues TBA. Sit back and enjoy a retro big-screen experience on a comfortable backrest (with popcorn, obviously), under African skies.
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley RoadAcrobranch Constantia
1 Hout Bay Main RoadVaried activities for kids of different ages.
The Jolly Roger Pirate Boat sets sails every day in the late morning, at lunchtime and at sunset for a cruise around the Atlantic Seaboard (from V&A). It’s manned by a team of “pirates”.
9 locals recommend
The Jolly Roger Pirate Boat
The Jolly Roger Pirate Boat sets sails every day in the late morning, at lunchtime and at sunset for a cruise around the Atlantic Seaboard (from V&A). It’s manned by a team of “pirates”.
Sea kayaking is an exciting adventure activity that gives you the chance to see dolphins, sunfish, whales, seals and penguins at close range. Because everyone wears a buoyancy aid and there are two people per kayak, you can pair the child with an adult. Children from around the age of six years can kayak with Kaskazi. Depending on the child, and on special request, younger children can also sometimes kayak with Kaskazi Kayaks
56 locals recommend
Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
Sea kayaking is an exciting adventure activity that gives you the chance to see dolphins, sunfish, whales, seals and penguins at close range. Because everyone wears a buoyancy aid and there are two people per kayak, you can pair the child with an adult. Children from around the age of six years can kayak with Kaskazi. Depending on the child, and on special request, younger children can also sometimes kayak with Kaskazi Kayaks
Babylonstoren (Paarl) The whole farm is a haven for kids, with farm animals to visit and feed, most notably a porcupine; neverending gardens with mazes and water features to splash around in; ice-cream trucks; Porky Hefer’s Nest chairs; and so on.
191 locals recommend
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadBabylonstoren (Paarl) The whole farm is a haven for kids, with farm animals to visit and feed, most notably a porcupine; neverending gardens with mazes and water features to splash around in; ice-cream trucks; Porky Hefer’s Nest chairs; and so on.
Non-motorised, eco-friendly vehicles that are fun for the whole family.
9 locals recommend
Scootours Cape Town
209 Tafelberg RdNon-motorised, eco-friendly vehicles that are fun for the whole family.
Older kids can interact with the birds at Eagles Encounters, and those over 10 years can join their parents for a segway tour. All the restaurants are kid-friendly, and there are special kids picnics and grape-juice tastings available as well.
36 locals recommend
Spier Wine Farm
R310 Annandale RdOlder kids can interact with the birds at Eagles Encounters, and those over 10 years can join their parents for a segway tour. All the restaurants are kid-friendly, and there are special kids picnics and grape-juice tastings available as well.
Kids between 5 and 14 years will go mad for the Tree House, an immersive and contained playground and pump track that’s supervised by a team of professional carers. The full experience is only available for guests staying at Boschendal and/or patrons of the Werf Restaurant, however, there are pony rides for kids between 4 and 7 years, and the pump track is open to all visitors. Secure a bookiing early, and check their schedule of activities and terms.
130 locals recommend
Boschendal Wine Estate
Kids between 5 and 14 years will go mad for the Tree House, an immersive and contained playground and pump track that’s supervised by a team of professional carers. The full experience is only available for guests staying at Boschendal and/or patrons of the Werf Restaurant, however, there are pony rides for kids between 4 and 7 years, and the pump track is open to all visitors. Secure a bookiing early, and check their schedule of activities and terms.
Lourensford (Somerset West) The Wunderkind play barn is an engaging space where kids between 3 and 12 years learn through play while parents unwind with a glass of wine. Check their website for details of the fabulous market.
99 locals recommend
Lourensford Wine Estate
Lourensford (Somerset West) The Wunderkind play barn is an engaging space where kids between 3 and 12 years learn through play while parents unwind with a glass of wine. Check their website for details of the fabulous market.
Great fun for explorers. The two activities can be done independently of each other. The scratch-patch is an especially rewarding and value-for-money activity!
21 locals recommend
Scratch Patch
1 Dock RdGreat fun for explorers. The two activities can be done independently of each other. The scratch-patch is an especially rewarding and value-for-money activity!
Boulder's Beach Penguin Sanctuary is a tiny sheltered beach that’s great to take the kids for an authentic experience close to the penguins (The beach entrance is on the extreme right, if you are facing the sea, or follow path to the right if you enter at the Main entrance on the left). Best times are early morning or late afternoon, particularly in January.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulder's Beach Penguin Sanctuary is a tiny sheltered beach that’s great to take the kids for an authentic experience close to the penguins (The beach entrance is on the extreme right, if you are facing the sea, or follow path to the right if you enter at the Main entrance on the left). Best times are early morning or late afternoon, particularly in January.