In and around Scarborough
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A must-see: The biggest colony of penguins in Africa. More than 3000 penguins call Boulders Beach their home. Netflix series "Penguins Town" highlights the beauty of Simon's Town and the habits of the penguins.
Boulders Beach is about 10km away, a 10-12min drive with the car.
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Playa de los Pingüinos
Kleintuin RoadA must-see: The biggest colony of penguins in Africa. More than 3000 penguins call Boulders Beach their home. Netflix series "Penguins Town" highlights the beauty of Simon's Town and the habits of the penguins.
Boulders Beach is about 10km away, a 10-12min drive with the car.
The most southern point of the Cape Town area and home of a big nature reserve. Further south, there is only the South Pole :). Go here for a magnificent view of the ocean, possible viewing of dolphins and wales in the sea and loads of wildlife (zebras, ostriches etc) in the park. A must see if you are in the area, the nature reserve has many nice places to spend time, e.g. beaches and nature view points.
The entrance to the Cape Point Natural Reserve is about 8km away. Tickets can be bought at the entrance.
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Cape Point
The most southern point of the Cape Town area and home of a big nature reserve. Further south, there is only the South Pole :). Go here for a magnificent view of the ocean, possible viewing of dolphins and wales in the sea and loads of wildlife (zebras, ostriches etc) in the park. A must see if you are in the area, the nature reserve has many nice places to spend time, e.g. beaches and nature view points.
The entrance to the Cape Point Natural Reserve is about 8km away. Tickets can be bought at the entrance.
Wordly known is the Cape of Good Hope. Dangerous for sailormen, the Cape of Good Hope was highlighted in many famous books, such as the "Flying Dutchmen". A picture here is very popular for Instagram and as a greeting to friends and family at home.
You can talk a walking tour from here to Cape Point, which has the more beautiful views and surroundings. You can ofc also take the car (ca. 2km).
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Cabo de Buena Esperanza
Wordly known is the Cape of Good Hope. Dangerous for sailormen, the Cape of Good Hope was highlighted in many famous books, such as the "Flying Dutchmen". A picture here is very popular for Instagram and as a greeting to friends and family at home.
You can talk a walking tour from here to Cape Point, which has the more beautiful views and surroundings. You can ofc also take the car (ca. 2km).
The most beautiful drive I have ever seen. Maybe just comparable to the French Riviera. Car companies such as Mercedes, BMW and alike shoot their commercials here, because of the unbelievably beautiful surroundings. A must-see, which can be greatly combined with a trip to the Cape Point Vineyard or one of our favourite restaurants.
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Chapmans Peak Drive
Chapmans Peak DriveThe most beautiful drive I have ever seen. Maybe just comparable to the French Riviera. Car companies such as Mercedes, BMW and alike shoot their commercials here, because of the unbelievably beautiful surroundings. A must-see, which can be greatly combined with a trip to the Cape Point Vineyard or one of our favourite restaurants.
There are many walking tours around Scarborough. One leads up the Baskloof path towards Kleinplaas Dam. A swim is the ultimate pleasure on a hot day after your walk/hike. Please ask me for advice before going there, it is hard to find and there are some things to know beforehand.
Kleinplaas Dam
There are many walking tours around Scarborough. One leads up the Baskloof path towards Kleinplaas Dam. A swim is the ultimate pleasure on a hot day after your walk/hike. Please ask me for advice before going there, it is hard to find and there are some things to know beforehand.
The Baskloof Natural Reserve starts right behind Scarborough and is home to some beautiful fauna. If you like hiking and flowers, this is a great opportunity. Please buy your pass at the Hub restaurant in Scarborough.
Did you know that the Cape Peninsula is one of five kingdoms of fauna world-wide. Here you'll experience why.
We haven't been there yet too often, so pls check https://baskloof.com/map.html for more information.
Baskloof
The Baskloof Natural Reserve starts right behind Scarborough and is home to some beautiful fauna. If you like hiking and flowers, this is a great opportunity. Please buy your pass at the Hub restaurant in Scarborough.
Did you know that the Cape Peninsula is one of five kingdoms of fauna world-wide. Here you'll experience why.
We haven't been there yet too often, so pls check https://baskloof.com/map.html for more information.
Gorgeous beach in Kommetije / Nordhoek, 8km long of white sand. About 10-15mins drive from Scarborough
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Long Beach
Gorgeous beach in Kommetije / Nordhoek, 8km long of white sand. About 10-15mins drive from Scarborough
The local beach, 400m from the house. Very pretty, but be aware, the ocean is cold! ;)
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Scarborough Beach
Camel Rock RoadThe local beach, 400m from the house. Very pretty, but be aware, the ocean is cold! ;)
Just 2.5km from Scarborough, Witsands Beach is one of the best Kite Surfing spots in South Africa.
Go here to watch kiters do amazing jumps, especially beautiful with the sun set. Also ideal for a 5-6km run, with the turning point at Witsands.
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Witsand
Just 2.5km from Scarborough, Witsands Beach is one of the best Kite Surfing spots in South Africa.
Go here to watch kiters do amazing jumps, especially beautiful with the sun set. Also ideal for a 5-6km run, with the turning point at Witsands.
Simons Town is famous for its penguins, but it offers much more:
https://www.capetown.travel/simons-town-itinerary/
10km away
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Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StSimons Town is famous for its penguins, but it offers much more:
https://www.capetown.travel/simons-town-itinerary/
10km away
Ca. 15min drive from Scarborough, hidden gem. Difficult to hike down and no ammenities down there at the beach. But a getaway from the normal paths.
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Smitswinkel Bay
Ca. 15min drive from Scarborough, hidden gem. Difficult to hike down and no ammenities down there at the beach. But a getaway from the normal paths.
Venus Pool
Unnamed RoadA secret, wonderful rock pool inside the Cape Point Natural Reserve.
About 10-15min drive from Scarborough, outside of the entrance of the Cape Point Nature Reserve. They also have turtles and a snake house. Tours available. Restaurant on site.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Plateau RoadAbout 10-15min drive from Scarborough, outside of the entrance of the Cape Point Nature Reserve. They also have turtles and a snake house. Tours available. Restaurant on site.
From Simons Town, boat trips are operated for whale watching. You can also see dolphins and seals.
Whales are usually visible rather between June and December, but you can be lucky in other months, too.
https://www.capepointroute.co.za/moreinfoOther.php?aID=303
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Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StFrom Simons Town, boat trips are operated for whale watching. You can also see dolphins and seals.
Whales are usually visible rather between June and December, but you can be lucky in other months, too.
https://www.capepointroute.co.za/moreinfoOther.php?aID=303
Gastroszene
Something else. Some hippies run a very successful café in the lonely nature. Check out their fantastic cakes and let your kids do a free cayak trip on their lake nearby. But watch out for the nasty ducks and chicken who want to steal your cakes :D
https://www.facebook.com/SconeShack
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The Scone Shack
Plateau RoadSomething else. Some hippies run a very successful café in the lonely nature. Check out their fantastic cakes and let your kids do a free cayak trip on their lake nearby. But watch out for the nasty ducks and chicken who want to steal your cakes :D
https://www.facebook.com/SconeShack
Directly in Scarborough. Excellent food and service. About 6-7mins walk from the house.
https://wholeearthcafe.co.za/
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Whole Earth Cafe
96 Main RoadDirectly in Scarborough. Excellent food and service. About 6-7mins walk from the house.
https://wholeearthcafe.co.za/
The place to go in Scarborough. Very good, beautiful and popular café, which is very popular with Capetonians as a stopover on their way to Cape Point. We go here very often, too, preferably outside of the most popular hours.
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The Hub Café.
2 Watsonia LaneThe place to go in Scarborough. Very good, beautiful and popular café, which is very popular with Capetonians as a stopover on their way to Cape Point. We go here very often, too, preferably outside of the most popular hours.
Pub/restaurant with live music, good breakfast and pub food until the (Scarborough) late hour. There is a food store inside as well.
Camel Rock
Pub/restaurant with live music, good breakfast and pub food until the (Scarborough) late hour. There is a food store inside as well.
Top class vinery with very good restaurant. Special events, such as Food Market on Thursday afternoons. Beautiful views. Try the picnic next to the lake. A must-do in my opionion.
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Cape Point Vineyards Estate
Top class vinery with very good restaurant. Special events, such as Food Market on Thursday afternoons. Beautiful views. Try the picnic next to the lake. A must-do in my opionion.
Located within the Imhoff Farm, this restaurant serves delicious cakes and very good lunch and dinner. 10km from the house
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Blue Water Cafe
Kommetjie RoadLocated within the Imhoff Farm, this restaurant serves delicious cakes and very good lunch and dinner. 10km from the house
Our favourite food experience in the area. Go here for their unrivalled 3-course lunch menu. It is supreme.
You can comine it with a drive along Chapman's peak and/or visiting Long Beach.
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The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneOur favourite food experience in the area. Go here for their unrivalled 3-course lunch menu. It is supreme.
You can comine it with a drive along Chapman's peak and/or visiting Long Beach.
Italian restaurant in Scarborough, located on the top floor of the Village Hub. Open for dinner and Sunday lunch.
Sopra At The Village Hub
Italian restaurant in Scarborough, located on the top floor of the Village Hub. Open for dinner and Sunday lunch.
Shopping
Delie & wholefood shop right in Scarborough. Very healthy and nice food
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Foragers deli & wholefood
2 Watsonia LnDelie & wholefood shop right in Scarborough. Very healthy and nice food
Shopping, Animals, Horse Riding, Cafés and restaurants in one farm, about 10mins drive from Scarborough.
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Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie RoadShopping, Animals, Horse Riding, Cafés and restaurants in one farm, about 10mins drive from Scarborough.
2 big supermarket, further shopping, restaurants and two decent cafés.
We go here for grocery shopping, 10min drive from Scarborough. Alternative: Long Beach Mall (which is on the way from Cape Town)
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Harbour Bay Mall
Main Road2 big supermarket, further shopping, restaurants and two decent cafés.
We go here for grocery shopping, 10min drive from Scarborough. Alternative: Long Beach Mall (which is on the way from Cape Town)