Cape Town Local Gems
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Bay Harbour Market
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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!
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Urban Brewing Company
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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.
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Chapman's Peak Hiking Trail - Start Point
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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.
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Dario's Cafe’
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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.
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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
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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.
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Constantia Glen
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Sipping wine in a beautiful garden surrounded by mountains? What could be better?
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Two Oceans Restaurant
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If you're headed to Cape Point, you might as well stop in for lunch with an epic view.
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Mucky Mary and the Bitch's Tits at YARD
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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 :)
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The Commons
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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.
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Aneesa's TAKE AWAYS
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The best Gatsby in Cape Town (aka a massive shareable sandwich with fries ON it).
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Diving Board
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Want a killer instagram pic? Look no further. Gets hot in the afternoon so start early or bring enough water.
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Devil’s Peak
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Perhaps the best viewpoint for seeing the entire city, ocean, Table Mountain, and Lion's head. Start early or bring water. It gets HOT.
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Lion's Head
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A decently quick hike with some fun ladders and stairs to climb. Sunrise and sunset are gorgeous from here.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
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Touristy? Yes. But have you ever been in a dark room surrounded by jellyfish lit up with multicolor lights?
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NAC Helicopters Cape Town
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Want to ball out on one activity? This is probably it. Best way to see the most incredible cityscape in the world.
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Ground Zero Marley Coffee
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A very relaxed coffee spot in Obs. You might even find a lil something extra on the menu to help relax even more.
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Banana Jam Cafe
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Stronggg frozen tropical drinks and beers from the Afro Carribean Brewing Company. Plus great food.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lia
Frequent traveler and lover of food, mountains, & people. I am often in Cape Town with my South African boo.
Next stops:
Turkey
Namibia
South Africa (again)
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