Mia's Guidebook
Outdoor / nature
Take a walk next to the sea where locals walk their dogs, cycle, run and stroll.
Grab a coffee and some delicious ice cream from The Creamery.
Rent a bike - close to the Seapoint pool
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadTake a walk next to the sea where locals walk their dogs, cycle, run and stroll.
Grab a coffee and some delicious ice cream from The Creamery.
Rent a bike - close to the Seapoint pool
The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
Cape Point
A day trip. Incredible natural scenery
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadSteep climb, but well worth it for the views
Camps Bay Beach
Take a drive out to Kalk Bay or hop on the train. Lots to see and do - beaches, harbour, restaurants, galleries and little shops. Olympia Café is a must for breakfast and try Cape to Cuba for lunch. If you feel like fish and chips, try Kalky’s in the harbour.
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Kalk Bay
Take a drive out to Kalk Bay or hop on the train. Lots to see and do - beaches, harbour, restaurants, galleries and little shops. Olympia Café is a must for breakfast and try Cape to Cuba for lunch. If you feel like fish and chips, try Kalky’s in the harbour.
Food scene
The Woodlands Eatery
8 Breda StSouth China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long StBlack Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StTry the banana bread bunny chow - it’s delicious
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I-Honest Chocolate Cafe
64A Wale StTry the banana bread bunny chow - it’s delicious
The outside area is laid back and easy going. Awesome views.
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Round House
The outside area is laid back and easy going. Awesome views.
The best meal we’ve had in a while. Be sure to book a table
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Bao Down Restaurant
79 Main RoadThe best meal we’ve had in a while. Be sure to book a table
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardHave lunch with your toes in the sand
Massive pizzas and burgers. Great blues music and very chilled vibe
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The Dog's Bollocks at YARD
6 Roodehek StMassive pizzas and burgers. Great blues music and very chilled vibe
Great selection of bagels for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Good coffee and delicious cheesecake
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New York Bagels
44 Harrington StGreat selection of bagels for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Good coffee and delicious cheesecake
One of Luke Dale Roberts (of Test Kitchen fame) restaurants in the heart of the city. Book in advance
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The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadOne of Luke Dale Roberts (of Test Kitchen fame) restaurants in the heart of the city. Book in advance
Tapas style dining by Luke Dale Roberts (Test Kitchen fame) in Woodstock. Opt for the 1st dinner seating in summer to make the most of the incredible views. Book in advance
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdTapas style dining by Luke Dale Roberts (Test Kitchen fame) in Woodstock. Opt for the 1st dinner seating in summer to make the most of the incredible views. Book in advance
If you decide to take the day to go to kalk bay, this is one of our favourite spots for lunch. Eclectic decor, good food and a bar complete with swing and beach sand
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Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdIf you decide to take the day to go to kalk bay, this is one of our favourite spots for lunch. Eclectic decor, good food and a bar complete with swing and beach sand
The place is tiny, but you can’t book. So be there at 12 on the dot to ensure you get a spot. Only open for lunch. Tapas style
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StThe place is tiny, but you can’t book. So be there at 12 on the dot to ensure you get a spot. Only open for lunch. Tapas style
Greek restaurant. Just down the road. Share a mezze plate, drink a glass of rose and stare at the mountain.
Exhibit Greek Restaurant
176 Upper Buitenkant StGreek restaurant. Just down the road. Share a mezze plate, drink a glass of rose and stare at the mountain.
Indian tapas. You can’t book, it’s a walk in and get served place. Don’t eat too much of the naan in the beginning... it’s a 4/5 course meal, so pace yourself
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Thali Restaurant
3 Park RdIndian tapas. You can’t book, it’s a walk in and get served place. Don’t eat too much of the naan in the beginning... it’s a 4/5 course meal, so pace yourself
A healthy take on mexican food in a vibrant setting
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El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdA healthy take on mexican food in a vibrant setting
Delicious tacos. Close to bars if you want to continue your night
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EL Burro Taqueria Kloof Nek
Delicious tacos. Close to bars if you want to continue your night
Royale Eatery
20 Vineyard RoadBurgers of all kinds
Shopping
Everything you need under one roof. Pharmacy, grocery stores, liquor store, coffee shops, hair dressers etc.
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Gardens Shopping Centre
Buitenkant StreetEverything you need under one roof. Pharmacy, grocery stores, liquor store, coffee shops, hair dressers etc.
tops at SPAR
1529 Chris Hani RoadJust up the road. Opens early and stays open late
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdCollection of beautiful locally made goods in the garden’s centre
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Fabricate
Mill StreetCollection of beautiful locally made goods in the garden’s centre
Selection of local designs in the colourful bo kaap. Grab a coffee at the deluxe next door
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Bo-Op
102 Wale StSelection of local designs in the colourful bo kaap. Grab a coffee at the deluxe next door
Sightseeing
See Cape Town from above and spend some time on the beautiful Table Mountain.
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I-Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdSee Cape Town from above and spend some time on the beautiful Table Mountain.
Incredible architectural space. And interesting and provocative art pieces by african artists
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadIncredible architectural space. And interesting and provocative art pieces by african artists
A lovely local museum that celebrates the vibrant area that was District 6, before people were relocated during the apartheid era
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Iziko leMuziyam yaseSix
25A Buitenkant StA lovely local museum that celebrates the vibrant area that was District 6, before people were relocated during the apartheid era
Don’t get a fright when you hear a canon shot every day at 12:00 noon. This has been a tradition since 1806. You can see them shoot the cannon
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Noon Gun
Military RoadDon’t get a fright when you hear a canon shot every day at 12:00 noon. This has been a tradition since 1806. You can see them shoot the cannon
Chapmans Peak
A good way of orientating yourself and learning a bit about the history of Cape Town. There are bus tours, township tours and canal tours to choose from
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StA good way of orientating yourself and learning a bit about the history of Cape Town. There are bus tours, township tours and canal tours to choose from
Walk the cobble stone streets and see the colourful houses and people. Stop at the street stall on the corner of rose and wale street for a traditional snack of koesisters and samoosas
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Bo-Kaap
71 Wale StWalk the cobble stone streets and see the colourful houses and people. Stop at the street stall on the corner of rose and wale street for a traditional snack of koesisters and samoosas
Markets
Food stalls, baked goods and fresh produce. A great vibe and lovely location next to the sea
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Imarike ye-Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardFood stalls, baked goods and fresh produce. A great vibe and lovely location next to the sea
Lovely curated selection of local clothing and crafts
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The Watershed
17 Dock RdLovely curated selection of local clothing and crafts
One of the oldest markets in Cape Town. Open 24 hours a day
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Trafalgar Place Flower Market
13 Adderley StOne of the oldest markets in Cape Town. Open 24 hours a day
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdActivities with kids
I-Aquarium Yezintaba Ezingaphambili
Dock RoadThe Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StIziko South African Museum
25 Queen Victoria StreetLocated next to a play park where kids can enjoy themselves while parents have a bite to eat
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Deer Park Café
2 Deerpark Dr WLocated next to a play park where kids can enjoy themselves while parents have a bite to eat
Great play area for kids, pools and a good vibe for mom and dad
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Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdGreat play area for kids, pools and a good vibe for mom and dad
Big eco park with different play areas for kids of different ages. Educational areas within the garden. Biking paths.
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Iphondo laseGreen Point
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdBig eco park with different play areas for kids of different ages. Educational areas within the garden. Biking paths.
The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
Drinks
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdThe Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht StreetThe Dark Horse
145 Kloof StRadisson RED Cape Town Roof Bar
The Dark Horse
145 Kloof StGreat rooftop bar overlooking Table Mountain
Cosy. Variety of gin cocktails. Beautiful courtyard setting
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetCosy. Variety of gin cocktails. Beautiful courtyard setting
Rooftop bar for drinks or dinner. Asian inspired tapas
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Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StRooftop bar for drinks or dinner. Asian inspired tapas