Guidebook for Cape Town
Everything Else
This shopping centre is closest to our home. There are grocery stores, clothing shops and restaurants.
21 locals recommend
FNB Bank
This shopping centre is closest to our home. There are grocery stores, clothing shops and restaurants.
Pinelands Saps
Jan Smuts DriveIf you need help for whatever reason
Hopefully you won't need this one, but this hospital is closest to our house.
16 locals recommend
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Alexandra RoadHopefully you won't need this one, but this hospital is closest to our house.
It will be worth your while to do the whole Constantia wine tasting experience, but Buitenverwachting has beautiful views and great food!
121 locals recommend
Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia RoadIt will be worth your while to do the whole Constantia wine tasting experience, but Buitenverwachting has beautiful views and great food!
There are several beaches around, but Muizenberg has the warmest water. You will find the beachfront's iconic little dressingrooms on numerous postcards.
14 locals recommend
Muizenberg Beach Front (Pty) Ltd
There are several beaches around, but Muizenberg has the warmest water. You will find the beachfront's iconic little dressingrooms on numerous postcards.
Essentials
Pinelands Spar
Shop 1 Central SquareOne of two places to buy groceries in Pinelands
Shopping
You will not find any liquor in the stores in Pinelands. If you want to buy wine, this is the closest shop.
Tops at Spar
Millvale RoadYou will not find any liquor in the stores in Pinelands. If you want to buy wine, this is the closest shop.
Food Scene
Great food and stunning views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
70 locals recommend
Blowfish Restaurant
1 Marine DrGreat food and stunning views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
A truly African restaurant and so much fun! You can sit with your feet in the water while dining!
63 locals recommend
Moyo - Blouberg
8 Verkouteren StreetA truly African restaurant and so much fun! You can sit with your feet in the water while dining!
If you are up for a bit of a drive, visit this restaurant. Shane serves fusion food and you might even get to see whales in spring time! This is by far our favourite restaurant ever!
49 locals recommend
La Pentola
87 Marine DrIf you are up for a bit of a drive, visit this restaurant. Shane serves fusion food and you might even get to see whales in spring time! This is by far our favourite restaurant ever!
Magica Roma
8 Central SquareOne of the best Italian restaurants in town!
The Wild Fig Restaurant
1 Liesbeek AveThe Wild Fig is one of our favourite restaurants
The best steak restaurant in Cape Town in our opinion! You have to make a reservation a couple of days in advance, but it is worth the wait!
34 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Rondebosch
10 Main RdThe best steak restaurant in Cape Town in our opinion! You have to make a reservation a couple of days in advance, but it is worth the wait!
Myoga
60 Colinton RdIf you are into fusion food, you will love this restaurant!
The most spectacular views of Table Bay and Table Mountain!
119 locals recommend
On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler RdThe most spectacular views of Table Bay and Table Mountain!
The food is amazing and the views can't be beaten. A little pricey, but worth it! You will need to make a reservation in advance.
270 locals recommend
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadThe food is amazing and the views can't be beaten. A little pricey, but worth it! You will need to make a reservation in advance.
Sightseeing
The most beautiful botanical garden. Be sure to walk on the boomslang or rather the "tree snake" - a treetop walkway.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThe most beautiful botanical garden. Be sure to walk on the boomslang or rather the "tree snake" - a treetop walkway.
Another beautiful garden. Take some raw peanuts and feed the squirrels, pigeons and egyptian geese! A great picnic spot in the old part of Cape Town. Make sure to visit one of the 3 museums!
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
Another beautiful garden. Take some raw peanuts and feed the squirrels, pigeons and egyptian geese! A great picnic spot in the old part of Cape Town. Make sure to visit one of the 3 museums!
A great way to learn about the history of Cape Town, without having to brave the traffic!
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StA great way to learn about the history of Cape Town, without having to brave the traffic!
Love him or hate him, the Rhodes Memorial has the one of the best views in Cape Town. Visit the restaurant for a drink and something to eat.
130 locals recommend
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueLove him or hate him, the Rhodes Memorial has the one of the best views in Cape Town. Visit the restaurant for a drink and something to eat.
Go for a ride on the wheel at sunset - you will get the best of the daytime and night time views in Cape Town.
32 locals recommend
The Cape Wheel
Breakwater BoulevardGo for a ride on the wheel at sunset - you will get the best of the daytime and night time views in Cape Town.
This is a must-do for visitors to Cape Town. The views from Table Mountain are unrivalled on a clear day!
473 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station
Pipe TrackThis is a must-do for visitors to Cape Town. The views from Table Mountain are unrivalled on a clear day!
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful and educational way to spend a day with less than perfect weather.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadA wonderful and educational way to spend a day with less than perfect weather.