Location: Hout Bay
Top Things to do in Hout Bay
What to do and see in Hout Bay, South Africa: The Best Places and Tips
Hout Bay (Afrikaans: Houtbaai, meaning "Wood Bay") is a town near Cape Town, South Africa situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of the Central Business District of Cape Town. The name "Hout Bay" can refer to the town, the bay on which it is situated, or the entire valley.
Restaurants in Hout Bay
1. Bay Harbour Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 681 reviews
Reviewed By SimplyFred - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Check the times - opening is at 4pm on Friday evening and it very soon gets busy. There are the arts and crafts but also there is the music and many different cuisines from the kitchens in the hall. A few different micro brewery stalls - and if you are early check outer micro brewery next door. There is an out door Seating area as well as inside and pretty soon the place will fill with families and friends.
2. Llandudno Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By surfonsun - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
My cousin was married on Lllandudno beach (he lives in France) Once off the main road it winds down and down to the beautiful beach, a favorite of surfers. It's a very pretty place, but the only drawback is the difficulty parking. If you arrive later in the day there is little chance of getting a parking place. For two years, we have tried to spend a day on this beach, without luck. Will just have to return to South Africa and have another try. A beautiful place.
3. SA Forest Adventures Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5 based on 190 reviews
Cape Towns own 2.3Km Zipline tour is one of Africas longest and Highest tours based in the Mother City. We also have adventures in and around Cape Town from Sandboarding, Quad biking (ATV) White Water Rafting, Tubing. We own the activities so rest assured when you book we do not send you to a 3rd party supplier - we believe in a personal touch and professional service.
Reviewed By TravelingZestfully - Tampa, Florida
This tour was arranged entirely beginning with our hotel pick up and scenic drive to the site. Quad bike was first with a ride through the vineyards up to the top of Hamilton Russell mountain with picturesque views. There was a brief orientation on operating the Quad bike before we took off. I would mention to anyone considering this that you should wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Quad biking is fun, but also kicks up a lot of dust while riding! next was our Zip Line adventure. Again, quick practice zip line to orient us to the activity. The course begins at the top and consists of 10 zip lines down to the bottom. There are no steep descents but some zip lines on the course are faster than others. Our guides were very helpful on both parts of tour. Overall great experience that created fun memories!
4. Noordhoek Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By SunnyW358 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
This is such a gorgeous beach with white sand. We have enjoyed walking along the beach in the mornings and admiring the sunset in the evenings. This time we were staying at a little cottage overlooking the beautiful beach.
We were advised by the owner that we should be careful in the evenings because there have been some muggings lately. I guess one has to be careful in many places in the world.
This time, we got smarter and got closer to the beach. We would be able to enjoy the sunset over the beautiful beach just sitting on our porch!
This beach is a must-visit in Noorhoek!
5. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. To date the Cableway has transported more than 26 million visitors to the summit. 900 000 visitors from all over the world use the Cableway annually.
Reviewed By Joachim P - Stockholm, Sweden
This one has been on my bucket list for ten years and on my third attempt the weather was finally on my side. Spectacular views over Cape Town and the Bay. The walk on top of the Table Mountain is breathtaking as well. Highly recommended but make sure you book your ticket online in advance.
6. Table Mountain
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
The mountain in the middle of Cape Town offers many hikes and magnificent views in all directions.
Reviewed By 811michael - United Kingdom
We visited the stunningly beautiful Table Mountain. The cable ride to the top of the mountain was great fun with some absolutely incredible views, and once we were on top of The Table Mountain it was like stepping into heaven as you are lost for words on the breathtaking views and the amazing surrounds. Visiting Table Mountain and witnessing the majestic views was like being on the edge of space and seeing the beautiful clear blue sky on the horizon and all the beautiful areas and the coastline in the distances was just an experience we will never forget. Me, my wife and our daughter had the most amazing experience as the views and the surrounds made us feel like being lost, but in the right direction. This was without a doubt one of the highlights of our incredible South African holiday.
7. Constantia Valley
Overall Ratings
5 based on 83 reviews
The Constantia Valley has an appeal that offers something of interest to everyone, from award winning restaurants offering, luxurious boutique hotel accommodation with spa’s as well as quant B&B’s. There are beautiful greenbelts to walk on, shops to explore, a brilliant zip lining adventure, mountain biking, horse riding, unique shops and a wine farms.
Reviewed By Alan F - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
There’s no doubt this is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The choice is a leisurely drive around or just fix on one winery or restaurant and relax. It’s a haven from the bustle of Cape Town Waterfront.
8. Duiker Island
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Ilkleygirl - Ilkley, United Kingdom
9th stay in Hout Bay but never been on the Seal trip before!
Decided to go as is was a very calm & still morning.
Great trip out to see the seals.
Only 45 minutes which was ideal.
Fantastic views of the coast and Hout Bay
9. Beau Constantia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 424 reviews
Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated very high up on the Constantia Mountains where meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard leads to distinctive handcrafted wines.
Reviewed By Farida B
We decided to visit the farm as it was a recommendation as a "City Wine Farm" destination wedding venue, as it was in Cape Town yet gave one the ambiance of a wine farm.
We went through for a wine tasting as We believe it's imperative to test the customer service first. The lady that waited in us for the wine tasting was on point and my partner and I thought this could be the venue, however upon checkout we encountered the most obnoxious staff member, reason being we purchased a wine he then tried persuading us to buy another bottle, whereby my partner said "your a good sales person " upon which he advised he was a "pleasure seeker "...apologies then you are in the wrong industry! My partner then commented about the nice bouquet of wine, whereby the cashier snoothingly commented that the proper team was a Aroma not a Bouquet as the wine was was under 5 years old...Even if correct the Delivery was condescending..
Thanks we will spend time with Bouquets
10. Constantia Glen Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 516 reviews
One of the jewels of the Constantia Wine Valley, South Africa's oldest wine producing region situated less than 20 minutes from Cape Town City Center. It is situated off Main Road on the saddle below Constantia Nek. Constantia Glen wine tasting facility offers a sweeping view form their tasting room amidst the vineyards, which is a rare pleasure. The wine tasting room is open from 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays & Saturdays and 10:00 - 17:00 from Sunday - Thursday every week.
Reviewed By Grant S
While the views at this vineyard have to be some of the best in the valley, sadly their wines are fairly average. Staff are quite good and knowledgeable working with what they have. Food options are a little limited and location not used to it's...MoreHi Grant S Thank you for taking the time to write your review. As we are a Tasting room and not a restaurant, the food options are limited. The intention being to compliment our award-winning wines. regards Team Constantia Glen
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