Things to do in Cape Town

Cape Town is a big, sprawling city against a dramatic coastline, and the range of things to do here reflects that.

Neighborhoods

Things to do in Cape Town

African RestaurantPhoto of GOLD Restaurant — African Restaurantvia Google Maps

GOLD Restaurant

African 14-course menu with live drumming and Mali puppets.

Cape Town, WC|5
MarketPhoto of The Neighbourgoods Market — Market

The Neighbourgoods Market

Trendy Saturday market in & around an old mill, with artisan products & gourmet foods.

Cape Town, WC|5
MarketPhoto of Food Lover's Market Somerset West — Market

Food Lover's Market Somerset West

Cape Town, WC|4
Performing Arts TheaterPhoto of The Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley — Performing Arts Theater

The Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley

Venue hosting musicals, kids' entertainment, live sports screenings and events, plus a bar/pizzeria.

Cape Town, WC|5
StadiumPhoto of Newlands Rugby Stadium — Stadiumvia Google Maps

Newlands Rugby Stadium

Cape Town, WC|5
National ParkPhoto of Newlands Forest — National Park

Newlands Forest

Shaded alpine nature area with a boardwalk trail & dirt paths set among pine trees & streams.

Cape Town, WC|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village — Shopping Mall

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

Sophisticated retail center with specialty boutiques & sit-down restaurants with outdoor seating.

Cape Town, WC|4
History MuseumPhoto of Robben Island Museum — History Museumvia Google Maps

Robben Island Museum

Guided tours of the island's prison including lime quarry where prisoners labored & Mandela's cell.

Cape Town, WC|5
Fast Food RestaurantPhoto of KFC Bellville — Fast Food Restaurant

KFC Bellville

Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.

Cape Town, WC|4
Cuban RestaurantPhoto of Cape to Cuba — Cuban Restaurant

Cape to Cuba

Cuban/Cajun dishes in rambling, chandelier-filled beach hut restaurant/bar with live Latin music.

Cape Town, WC|4
ParkPhoto of Wynberg Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Wynberg Park

Spacious park featuring open grassy areas with shade trees & small ponds, plus a playground.

Cape Town, WC|4
Seafood RestaurantPhoto of Ocean Basket Muizenberg — Seafood Restaurantvia Google Maps

Ocean Basket Muizenberg

Modern chain restaurant with a cheerful vibe, serving up seafood & sharing platters.

Cape Town, WC|5
ArenaPhoto of GrandWest Grand Arena — Arenavia Google Maps

GrandWest Grand Arena

Cape Town, WC|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Longbeach Mall — Shopping Mall

Longbeach Mall

Cape Town, WC|4
RestaurantPhoto of The Bungalow by Kove Collection — Restaurantvia Google Maps

The Bungalow by Kove Collection

Stylish restaurant with an ocean-view terrace focused on global seafood dishes including sushi.

Cape Town, WC|4
RestaurantPhoto of Tiger's Milk Long Street — Restaurant

Tiger's Milk Long Street

Cape Town, WC|5
Swimming PoolPhoto of Sea Point Pavilion — Swimming Poolvia Google Maps

Sea Point Pavilion

Cape Town, WC|4
Seafood RestaurantPhoto of On the Rocks Restaurant — Seafood Restaurantvia Google Maps

On the Rocks Restaurant

Long-standing eatery serving seafood and meat dishes, overlooking Table Bay and Table Mountain.

Cape Town, WC|4
Tourist AttractionPhoto of Surfers Corner — Tourist Attraction

Surfers Corner

Cape Town, WC|5
RestaurantPhoto of Pajamas and Jam eatery — Restaurant

Pajamas and Jam eatery

Cape Town, WC|5