Random Activities

Llandudno is a popular white sandy beach framed by rocky points on either side. Located about 15 minutes drive from Camps Bay and Hout Bay, Llandudno is a little out of the way but is still popular because of its beauty.

Haute Cabriere is a wine farm in the Franschhoek pass and the home to the renowned Haute Cabriere Cellar Restaurant. The restaurant is built into the mountain and forms the upper sections of the wine cellar.

The MTN ScienCentre at Canal Walk is an interactive science museum aimed at children. The idea is that kids can have fun while learning basic scientific and technological concepts. There are over 280 displays, computer rooms, labs, etc.

Africa Café is a restaurant targeted at tourists which serves traditional meals from around Africa. Meals are brought to the tables in bowls and a "communal feast" ensues where diners can east as much as they like of their favorite meals. If you need more of anything the staff will happily oblige.

Willowbridge is a modern, open air mall in the Northern suburb of Tygervalley. It contains homeware and fashion stores as well as several restaurants (e.g. Col'Caccio) and cafes (e.g. Vida E). There is also an extension across Old Oak Road where there are more stores including a Checkers, Outdoor Warehouse and massive Keg  as well as parking.

Camps Bay Beach is a broad and long, sandy beach easily accessed from the road. It is lined with palm trees, has a grassy area, and is close to a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. From the beach you can look out into the freezing waters of the Atlantic or up onto the slopes of Table Mountain and Lions Head.

Five Flies is a trendy restaurant situated in the city centre on Keerom Street. The restaurant is in the landmark Rembrandt House building which is now a National Monument. It has been well renovated to form a large restaurant spread over several rooms and two floors. There is an enclosed cobbled courtyard and several smaller rooms (which can cater for private functions)

The Timour Hall Road is a small and quiet organic food market in Plumstead. The market has a strong focus on organic foods - expect to find fresh and organic fruit, vegetables, yoghurt, preserves, juice, etc. The market itself is fairly small and normally not as busy as some of the other popular organic markets in Cape Town.

The Showroom is a chic and fairly expensive restaurant in Green Point. The open plan and white interior restaurant adjoining the well known Bloomsbury motors showroom is very popular due to the high quality food and server. However, expect to pay a fairly high price this good meal out.

The Hout Bay Trail Challenge is a 35km trail run through the mountains around Hout Bay. It is a tough event and as such there is also the option to run it as a relay team of 3. The scenery is beautiful and the Hout Bay Trail Challenge is very popular - entries are taken very quickly.

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.

'Artjamming', also known as 'paintertainment', is an experience store recently opened at Wembley Square that combines entertainment and art. The idea is that participants walk into the studio and are provided with a blank canvas, brushes, aprons and vibrant acrylic paints. In a funky and creative environment people then create paintings of anything and everything.

Chef Pon's Asian Kitchen is an Asian restaurant in Gardens that has a large menu offering Chinese, Indonesian, Thai, Mongolian and other Asian dishes. The restaurant is located on Mill Street close to the Gardens Centre and is fairly popular.

Boulders Beach near Simons Town is a popular swimming spot sheltered by granite rocks and with good views across False Bay. It is particularly popular because it is home to a colony of more than 3,000 African Penguins.

The Bang Bang Club is a popular nightclub on Long/Loop Street in Cape Town. Located in a large open space room with two floors the Bang Band Club has a strong focus on music and has enlisted several popular DJ's.