Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
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.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village 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.
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.
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.
