Cape Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Cape Point
Experience an end-of-the-world sensation while discovering dramatic landscapes and spotting myriad bird species at Africa’s most southwesterly point.
Foxy Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Foxy Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.
Simon's Town Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Simon's Town Country Club. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Simon's Town Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Simon's Town Museum during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Cape Town Half Day Food Markets and Greenmarket Square Experience
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
Our pick of the best Cape Peninsula Hotel Deals
Penguins View Guesthouse
Great welcome from John and many thanks to Heather for allowing us to check in a little early. Amazing views and the apartment was so well appointed and super clean. Great location for Boulders beach too. Our stay was just too short and we hope we come back soon!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
The manager at Onomo was amazing, flexible and genuinely supportive. Most of the staff were also super helpful especially with our bags. We also chose the hotel because we wanted to take photos and the set up onlime made us choose the hotel for our anniversary shoot. When we arrived, the set up was ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Clean room, kind and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Big rooms, very clean, a great comfortable bed and breakfast was good too
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Commodore Hotel
Lovely room, good facilities and lovely ool
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cape Peninsula
Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Klein Constantia Wine Estate while you're exploring the area.
Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
