Julian’s guidebook on the Deep South
Food scene
The coffee is roasted on the premises and the baristas take pride in their craft ensuring that you enjoy a quality coffee that is up there with the best in Cape Town.
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Blue Door Coffee
Dido Valley RoadThe coffee is roasted on the premises and the baristas take pride in their craft ensuring that you enjoy a quality coffee that is up there with the best in Cape Town.
The views and service are excellent. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or an evening meal, the menu covers a wide range of tastes. Freshness and attention to detail is noteworthy.
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Harbour Bay Mall
Main RoadThe views and service are excellent. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or an evening meal, the menu covers a wide range of tastes. Freshness and attention to detail is noteworthy.
The health food shop with panache. Beautifully presented, with attentive staff, an interesting menu, cool decor, and food ideas that will keep you coming back for more. It may change the way you think about food! Best of all, it is only a two-minute walk away from the apartment!
Blue Kiwi
The health food shop with panache. Beautifully presented, with attentive staff, an interesting menu, cool decor, and food ideas that will keep you coming back for more. It may change the way you think about food! Best of all, it is only a two-minute walk away from the apartment!
This is one of the finest restaurants in the Deep South. Situated at the Kalk Bay Harbour, with outstanding views of the ocean. The speciality is fish. The decor and ambience encourage long unhurried meals. You will want to return!
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Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadThis is one of the finest restaurants in the Deep South. Situated at the Kalk Bay Harbour, with outstanding views of the ocean. The speciality is fish. The decor and ambience encourage long unhurried meals. You will want to return!
Situated in Kalk Bay, this cafe is a local legend. Unpretentious, genuine, friendly and cool. No hipsters here - just interesting people, well prepared food and an opportunity to linger .... An added advantage - it is a 5 minute walk from the Kalk Bay Harbour, a small fishing boat harbour.
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Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdSituated in Kalk Bay, this cafe is a local legend. Unpretentious, genuine, friendly and cool. No hipsters here - just interesting people, well prepared food and an opportunity to linger .... An added advantage - it is a 5 minute walk from the Kalk Bay Harbour, a small fishing boat harbour.
A quirky, rustic cafe with breathtaking ocean views. Best enjoyed on windless days, spend a morning or afternoon in Kalk Bay, relaxing and taking in the Bohemian ambience of the village. The food is wholesome, the service is good and is one of our favourite places in the area.
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Ohana Cafe
23 Main RdA quirky, rustic cafe with breathtaking ocean views. Best enjoyed on windless days, spend a morning or afternoon in Kalk Bay, relaxing and taking in the Bohemian ambience of the village. The food is wholesome, the service is good and is one of our favourite places in the area.
This is a family friendly venue, offering a variety of eateries, arts and crafts, an animal play farm and nursery. A 12 minute drive from the Apartment.
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Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie RoadThis is a family friendly venue, offering a variety of eateries, arts and crafts, an animal play farm and nursery. A 12 minute drive from the Apartment.
Set against a mountain backdrop and vineyards, the view from this spot is outstanding. Wine tasting or a meal on the lawns make for memorable moments. About 15 drive from the apartment.
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Cape Point Vineyards Restaurant
Silvermine RoadSet against a mountain backdrop and vineyards, the view from this spot is outstanding. Wine tasting or a meal on the lawns make for memorable moments. About 15 drive from the apartment.
First take a walk at Long Beach, Noordhoek, then get to Aeger, about 500 metres away. Set amongst protected Milk wood trees this spot specialises in craft beer, pizzas and burgers. Perfect for kicking back, relaxing and spending time with friends. A 15
minute drive from the apartment.
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Aegir Project Brewery Noordhoek
65 Beach RdFirst take a walk at Long Beach, Noordhoek, then get to Aeger, about 500 metres away. Set amongst protected Milk wood trees this spot specialises in craft beer, pizzas and burgers. Perfect for kicking back, relaxing and spending time with friends. A 15
minute drive from the apartment.
Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadA 15 minute drive from the apartment, find a variety of restaurants and interesting shops in a country setting. Perfect for young families.
Combine this visit with the iconic drive down Chapman’s Peak into Hout Bay. Not to be missed.
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Noordhoek Farm Village
Noordhoek Main RoadA 15 minute drive from the apartment, find a variety of restaurants and interesting shops in a country setting. Perfect for young families.
Combine this visit with the iconic drive down Chapman’s Peak into Hout Bay. Not to be missed.
A conscious eatery, this spot is located in the Harbour Bay Mall and is highly recommended. Delicious vegan or plant based meals can be enjoyed in a stylish setting. Highly recommended.
Blue Kiwi
A conscious eatery, this spot is located in the Harbour Bay Mall and is highly recommended. Delicious vegan or plant based meals can be enjoyed in a stylish setting. Highly recommended.
Situated close to Glencairn Beach, it is a 15 min walk from the Apartment. It offers indoor and outdoor seating with great views. The service is friendly and relaxed offering honest pub fare and a wide variety of drinks. Best enjoyed on windless days when you are unhurried and looking to relax and unwind.
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Dixies Restaurant & Bar
134 Main RdSituated close to Glencairn Beach, it is a 15 min walk from the Apartment. It offers indoor and outdoor seating with great views. The service is friendly and relaxed offering honest pub fare and a wide variety of drinks. Best enjoyed on windless days when you are unhurried and looking to relax and unwind.
It has a cool and laid- back vibe, situated across the road from Glencairn Beach. It is my favourite hangout, offering unpretentious and friendly service. Take a 15 -20 minute coastal walk from the Apartment. Their food is healthy, wholesome and uncomplicated. Try their Smoothy Bowls.
Eat.Surf.Yoga Lifestyle Centre Independently Blended Health Cafe Surf Africa The Studio Glencairin
24 Glencaird RdIt has a cool and laid- back vibe, situated across the road from Glencairn Beach. It is my favourite hangout, offering unpretentious and friendly service. Take a 15 -20 minute coastal walk from the Apartment. Their food is healthy, wholesome and uncomplicated. Try their Smoothy Bowls.
Sightseeing
This small, beautiful and secluded beach is a 10 min drive from the apartment. It is a special place. It falls under the control of Cape Nature and a small access fee is payable. Get there early and commit to getting into the water. Swim in cold clear water between the boulders and kelp forests. You will have great company - the penguins are your hosts.
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Playa de los Pingüinos
Kleintuin RoadThis small, beautiful and secluded beach is a 10 min drive from the apartment. It is a special place. It falls under the control of Cape Nature and a small access fee is payable. Get there early and commit to getting into the water. Swim in cold clear water between the boulders and kelp forests. You will have great company - the penguins are your hosts.
The Park is a twenty minute drive away and is a must visit. Spectacular views, a variety of wildlife and fynbos vegetation, an information centre, the Two Oceans Restaurant, sheer beauty and historic significance - combined with the unexpected - a meandering baboon, a diffident Eland, a snake crossing the road ....
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Parque Nacional de Cape Point
The Park is a twenty minute drive away and is a must visit. Spectacular views, a variety of wildlife and fynbos vegetation, an information centre, the Two Oceans Restaurant, sheer beauty and historic significance - combined with the unexpected - a meandering baboon, a diffident Eland, a snake crossing the road ....
The best best beach in Cape Town to learn to surf! There are several surf schools, eateries and coffee shops situated along the esplanade fronting the beach. Time your visit when the wind is no more than a breeze - and be there early - the best window is between 07h00 and 11h00.
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Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdThe best best beach in Cape Town to learn to surf! There are several surf schools, eateries and coffee shops situated along the esplanade fronting the beach. Time your visit when the wind is no more than a breeze - and be there early - the best window is between 07h00 and 11h00.
Situated in Kalk Bay, the pool is a local favourite. Go when the wind is not a factor and get there early - before 09h00. Easier to find parking and less congested. Make sure to pop in to the Dalebrook cafe for a coffee or breakfast - it is immediately across the road from the pool.
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Dalebrook Tidal Pool
Dalebrook RoadSituated in Kalk Bay, the pool is a local favourite. Go when the wind is not a factor and get there early - before 09h00. Easier to find parking and less congested. Make sure to pop in to the Dalebrook cafe for a coffee or breakfast - it is immediately across the road from the pool.
If you are planning a trip around the Peninsula, make sure to include a stop at this eco village on the Atlantic seaboard. The Village Hub is where to stop off for a coffee or brunch. Take a walk along the beach, breath deeply and count your blessings.
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Scarborough
If you are planning a trip around the Peninsula, make sure to include a stop at this eco village on the Atlantic seaboard. The Village Hub is where to stop off for a coffee or brunch. Take a walk along the beach, breath deeply and count your blessings.
A 5 minute drive from the Apartment or a 15/20 minute walk gets you to Pisces Divers. They are friendly, organised and knowledgeable. Make enquiries about seal diving or a dive in the kelp forests of False Bay - as featured in the movie - My Octopus Teacher. They have a small retail shop too offering dive equipment and spares. Check it out - even if you have never dived before.
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Pisces Divers
1 Main RdA 5 minute drive from the Apartment or a 15/20 minute walk gets you to Pisces Divers. They are friendly, organised and knowledgeable. Make enquiries about seal diving or a dive in the kelp forests of False Bay - as featured in the movie - My Octopus Teacher. They have a small retail shop too offering dive equipment and spares. Check it out - even if you have never dived before.
Recently refurbished, this is a beautiful and stylish small hotel situated on the Main Road in Simon’s Town. Spoil yourself and Drop in for a coffee or evening drink .
Willets Hotel
106a Saint George's StreetRecently refurbished, this is a beautiful and stylish small hotel situated on the Main Road in Simon’s Town. Spoil yourself and Drop in for a coffee or evening drink .
Situated on the doorstep of the Harbour Bay Mall, go and explore an extensive display of semi precious stones.and gifting options. When to visit? When the weather is not conducive to exploring outdoors.
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Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Dido Valley RoadSituated on the doorstep of the Harbour Bay Mall, go and explore an extensive display of semi precious stones.and gifting options. When to visit? When the weather is not conducive to exploring outdoors.
Neighborhoods
Recently voted 'The Coolest Neighbourhood in the World' it is an eclectic mix of art deco buildings housing restaurants, an array of interesting shops and a small boat harbour. It has a bohemian feel that invites you to slow down and indulge in a bygone era. Make sure to leave time to visit the bookshop. It is a 15 min drive away.
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Kalk Bay
Recently voted 'The Coolest Neighbourhood in the World' it is an eclectic mix of art deco buildings housing restaurants, an array of interesting shops and a small boat harbour. It has a bohemian feel that invites you to slow down and indulge in a bygone era. Make sure to leave time to visit the bookshop. It is a 15 min drive away.
Ocean Edge Fitness