Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The most spectacular views can be experienced if you take a drive over Chapmans Peak. This is also a great way to visit Noordhoek.
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Chapmans Peak
The most spectacular views can be experienced if you take a drive over Chapmans Peak. This is also a great way to visit Noordhoek.
Animal Ocean Seal Snorkeling
8 Albert RdTake a boat trip and go and swim with the seals
Admire the marine life such as seabirds and fur seals at Duiker Island, where several thousand seals bask on the shore. Lucky visitors might also spot a dolphin or a baby humpback whale. Tour operators regularly organize guided boat trips to the island, popular among tourists and photographers alike.
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Duiker Island
Admire the marine life such as seabirds and fur seals at Duiker Island, where several thousand seals bask on the shore. Lucky visitors might also spot a dolphin or a baby humpback whale. Tour operators regularly organize guided boat trips to the island, popular among tourists and photographers alike.
Food scene
Best seafood. Great views. Very popular.
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Chapmans Peak Hotel
2 Chapmans Peak DrBest seafood. Great views. Very popular.
Great pizza and very festive atmosphere for family and friends. Great personalised service.
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Massimo's
Hout Bay Main RoadGreat pizza and very festive atmosphere for family and friends. Great personalised service.
The Harbour Bay Market not only has food but awesome shopping market style. Local artisans, cultural and handmade crafts.
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdThe Harbour Bay Market not only has food but awesome shopping market style. Local artisans, cultural and handmade crafts.
Delicious seafood and great menu very vibey spot right on the waters edge in the harbour.
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The Lookout Deck Hout Bay
65 Harbour RdDelicious seafood and great menu very vibey spot right on the waters edge in the harbour.
Awesome for drinks, meal, breakfast right on the beach
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Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
1 Beach CresAwesome for drinks, meal, breakfast right on the beach
Shopping Centre
This shopping centre has absolutely everything you may need. There is a Pick n pay, Woolworths, Hair salons, Florist, CNA, Clicks, Botttle Store, Coffee Shops, tailor and shoe repair and more - great thing is it is literally in walking distance.
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Mainstream Mall
Princess StreetThis shopping centre has absolutely everything you may need. There is a Pick n pay, Woolworths, Hair salons, Florist, CNA, Clicks, Botttle Store, Coffee Shops, tailor and shoe repair and more - great thing is it is literally in walking distance.
Neighborhoods
Experience a vibrant township in the heart of the Hout Bay seaside community.
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Imizamo Yethu
Experience a vibrant township in the heart of the Hout Bay seaside community.
Activities Outdoors
Hout Bay is a horsey area. You will definitely be able to ride on the beach or in the forest.
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The Riding Centre
Main RoadHout Bay is a horsey area. You will definitely be able to ride on the beach or in the forest.
Enjoy surfing on one of the most awesome beaches in Cape Town. Very close by just over Chapmans peak
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Noordhoek Beach
Enjoy surfing on one of the most awesome beaches in Cape Town. Very close by just over Chapmans peak
Cape Town Surf School has been operating since 2001. They are literally a hop skip and jump from the cottage which is just up the hill. They are one of the oldest and most qualified surf schools around and are a fully registered, insured Surf School based in Hout Bay.
They offer top professional surf/ SUP lessons, tours across Cape Town with SA top qualified instructors (ISA & SSA Level 1|2) and offer top of the range core surf, SUP & Skate goods and board rentals at their Surf Store!
If you are looking for Surf lessons or Surf Tours – A CTS instructor will pick you up from an allocated area in Cape Town or meet you at the beach. Motivated by fun and with the best wave knowledge and expertise, our top S.A instructors ISA Level 2, SSA Level 2) will have you standing up in no time.
Surf lessons include water safety, beach introduction and the ABC of surfing. All equipment is supplied (Surf board, wetsuit, leash), and you will leave with a bonus goodie pack.
Cape Town Surfing
11 Victoria AveCape Town Surf School has been operating since 2001. They are literally a hop skip and jump from the cottage which is just up the hill. They are one of the oldest and most qualified surf schools around and are a fully registered, insured Surf School based in Hout Bay.
They offer top professional surf/ SUP lessons, tours across Cape Town with SA top qualified instructors (ISA & SSA Level 1|2) and offer top of the range core surf, SUP & Skate goods and board rentals at their Surf Store!
If you are looking for Surf lessons or Surf Tours – A CTS instructor will pick you up from an allocated area in Cape Town or meet you at the beach. Motivated by fun and with the best wave knowledge and expertise, our top S.A instructors ISA Level 2, SSA Level 2) will have you standing up in no time.
Surf lessons include water safety, beach introduction and the ABC of surfing. All equipment is supplied (Surf board, wetsuit, leash), and you will leave with a bonus goodie pack.
Gym
Awesome private gym right on the beach. They offer day passes. There is a vida e caffè on the premises which serves awesome fresh juices and smoothies, delicious coffee and light meals. Very friendly staff and gym.
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Velocity Gym
Chapmans Peak DriveAwesome private gym right on the beach. They offer day passes. There is a vida e caffè on the premises which serves awesome fresh juices and smoothies, delicious coffee and light meals. Very friendly staff and gym.
Farm Village
Visiting the Noordhoek Farm Village is like seeing an old friend. It’s easy, relaxed and no-nonsense in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The new food hub of the South Peninsula, here you’ll find artisan breads freshly baked daily
Foordbarn Deli, handcrafted ice cream using the finest natural ingredients, a coffee roastery, raw juice bar, fine-dining restaurant , village pub and sushi bar inside a boutique hotel.
In addition to a variety of options for avid gourmets, there is a tack shop for horse lovers, spa and beauty centre, local craft shops : African Experience, Tenga Tenga, Namasté, Pandora's Box, as well as regular live music acts at Café Roux
from SA’s best artists and comedians from around the country.
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Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadVisiting the Noordhoek Farm Village is like seeing an old friend. It’s easy, relaxed and no-nonsense in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The new food hub of the South Peninsula, here you’ll find artisan breads freshly baked daily
Foordbarn Deli, handcrafted ice cream using the finest natural ingredients, a coffee roastery, raw juice bar, fine-dining restaurant , village pub and sushi bar inside a boutique hotel.
In addition to a variety of options for avid gourmets, there is a tack shop for horse lovers, spa and beauty centre, local craft shops : African Experience, Tenga Tenga, Namasté, Pandora's Box, as well as regular live music acts at Café Roux
from SA’s best artists and comedians from around the country.