Location: Kalk Bay
Top Things to do in Kalk Bay
The 10 Best Things to do in Kalk Bay, Western Cape
Kalk Bay (Afrikaans: Kalkbaai) is a fishing village on the coast of False Bay, South Africa and is now a suburb of greater Cape Town. It lies between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights that are buttressed by crags of grey Table Mountain Sandstone. A literal translation from the Dutch/Afrikaans name "Kalkbaai" is "Lime Bay". This derives from the vast deposits of mussel shells found there, which early settlers burned to make lime for construction. Lime kilns to roast mussel shells are still found along the west coast. The railway from the central business district of Cape Town to Simon's Town passes through Kalk Bay and in some places the line is only metres from the water's edge.
Restaurants in Kalk Bay
1. Paul B. Dixon Wildlife Studio
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Kalk Bay Books
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. The Kalk Bay Theatre
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By kingarthur67 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Super show tonight (on until Feb 22, 2020) with Man Band - a hugely talented quintet. Great music and loads of laughs and audience interaction. A delightful little theatre, almost worth the flight from the UK for this show alone. And there's a restaurant upstairs with a bar for you to buy a drink.
4. Clovelly Country Club
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Highlander1709 - Reinheim, Germany
I have played all courses in and around Cape Town in the past 20 years. Many of them are beautiful and well maintained. Putting all aspects of a great golf course together, maintenance, sportive challence, service, staff, clubhouse, halfway house, food & beverage, accesability and many more, this is the no.1. This course however, requires a good talent in golf and sportive endurance. The wind is a major factor that can play a serious role in your score. - I love this place and will come back any time. This is a perfect combination of all that needs to fit together for my judgement.
5. Wooley's Tidal Pool
6. Save Our Seas Shark Centre
7. Kalk Bay Harbour
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By 964AnneM964 - Simon's Town, South Africa
I have been visiting Kalk Bay Harbour for many years. It's a working harbour - so they keep it real with seagulls and fish smells! The walk along the pier (in good weather only!) and the many eating options make this a great place to visit. You Cann also purchase lovely fresh fish straight off the boats!
8. Quagga Rare Books and Art
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 1234trueblue
More like a small museum in which you can touch items, this antiquarian book shop and art gallery contains rare and interesting items many of cultural and historic significance. As a result this shop is well worth a visit. I wish I could have spent a lot more time here and purchased something I could have brought home to Australia.
9. Kalk Bay Trading Post
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By CTFoody - Cape Town, South Africa
What a treasure trove of hidden delights, so much memorabilia packed into every nook and cranny of this little store. I challenge anyone to walk out of here without at least a small purchased item. So worth a browse around!!!! Enjoy!!!
10. Hiking to Boomslang Cave
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
