Cape Town Local Gems

Skip the cheap souvenir shops and head to this market instead for a quality handmade item. Tons of selection from local fashion designers, leather workers, jewelry artists, and more. Plus awesome food and drinks!

The absolute best place. Chill on the patio with a beer, watch an Formula 1 race on Sunday, or boogie til late at one of the many music shows. Geoff brews award winning beers. Say hi to him for me if you visit.

Do this hike in the morning (and not mid-afternoon when it is scorching hot like I did) and then spot into Hout Bay for a beer & lunch.

Grab a spot on the patio and enjoy a beautiful meal or smoothie/coffee for a pick-me-up after a long night or hot hike. Dario and his staff are the best.

I go here every single time I am in Cape Town. For less than $10 you will see birds you didn't know existed plus an enclosure full of monkeys you can go into and interact with.

Sipping wine in a beautiful garden surrounded by mountains? What could be better?

If you're headed to Cape Point, you might as well stop in for lunch with an epic view.

I just love the vibes here. Came in for a solo brunch and ended up making plans with my server. Also known as the Dog's Bollucks. You're in for a cheeky time :)

Stop in here before or after chilling at Muizenberg. They have excellent coffee, great vegan food (and I am not even vegan), records to buy, and sometimes live music.

The best Gatsby in Cape Town (aka a massive shareable sandwich with fries ON it).

Want a killer instagram pic? Look no further. Gets hot in the afternoon so start early or bring enough water.

Perhaps the best viewpoint for seeing the entire city, ocean, Table Mountain, and Lion's head. Start early or bring water. It gets HOT.

A decently quick hike with some fun ladders and stairs to climb. Sunrise and sunset are gorgeous from here.

Touristy? Yes. But have you ever been in a dark room surrounded by jellyfish lit up with multicolor lights?

Want to ball out on one activity? This is probably it. Best way to see the most incredible cityscape in the world.

A very relaxed coffee spot in Obs. You might even find a lil something extra on the menu to help relax even more.

Stronggg frozen tropical drinks and beers from the Afro Carribean Brewing Company. Plus great food.