Activities in Waterfront

The Two Oceans Aquarium is Cape Town's world class aquarium showcasing more than 3000 animals including sharks, turtles, seals, crabs, seahorses and many, many more. The exhibits are informative, well maintained and beautiful. Helpful and enthusiastic volunteers are also normally on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

The V&A Waterfront is Cape Town's most well known shopping mall largely because of its amazing location. On the edge of the working harbor (where you can often see seals) and with amazing views up onto Table Mountain and Devils Peak, the Waterfront offers a beautiful and interesting shopping location for locals and tourists.

Makana aviation offer sightseeing helicopter flights from the V&A Waterfront over various scenic areas of Cape Town. They operate three helicopters catering to different group sizes - a 3 seater, 4 seater and 6 seater.

The Paulaner Brauhaus is a Bavarian restaurant and tavern in the Clocktower area of the V&A Waterfront. The menu consists of a variety of German dishes including of course schnitzels and sauerkraut. The restaurant is also a "genuine German microbrewery" producing and selling a variety of beers.

Quay Four Tavern is the relaxed section of the well known seafood restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. It serves salads, a variety of seafood, burgers and steaks for prices more reasonable than those upstairs. This is a relaxed spot where you will feel equally at home enjoying a good seafood meal or a beer with some snacks.

Balduccis is a restaurant and café at the Waterfront in Cape Town. The restaurant has an extensive (but pricey) wine list, sushi bar, cocktail bar, and a fairly varied menu. There are tables inside and several tables set outside where diners can watch the goings on of the busy Waterfront.

Harries pancakes is a little restaurant at the Clock Tower (a short walk from the V&A Waterfront) that specializes in serving a variety of pancakes. The pancakes themselves are physically thick, but taste light - a good combo for holding fillings well but tasting delicious.

Scratch Patch is a unique visit beloved to many a child. An open floor is literally covered in polished gemstones through which children (or adults) can "scratch" and collect those that they want to purchase. The bags are surprisingly inexpensive making this a fun trip for all.

Ster Kinekor's Cinema Nouveau specializes in showing foreign and art movies. This has proven very popular at the various Nouveau locations including the theatre at the V&A Waterfront.

The Maritime Museum at the Waterfront showcases the maritime history of the Cape in great detail. The museum is home to over 19,000 photographs and the largest collection of model ships in Southern Africa. There are also two floating exhibits which can be boarded for a small fee - a retired Naval vessel and an old coal-fired steam tug.

Mitchells Waterfront Brewery is a bar, restaurant and actual brewery at the V&A Waterfront. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the area Mitchells is a relaxed place with an English pub feel.