Hout Bay, Cape Town Central: Address, Phone Number, Hout Bay Reviews: 4.5/5
Hout Bay
4.5
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Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in.
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64 within 5 kms
Mariner's Wharf
1,662
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
The Lookout Hout Bay Restaurant & Bar
869
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Sushi
The Wharfside Grill
294
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Gluten Free Options
Dario's Cafe
127
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Cafe
Muriel's
68
0.2 km$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Snoekies Hout Bay
184
0.6 km
Fish on the Rocks
467
0.7 km$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
1,101
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Contemporary
Cheyne's
510
1.1 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Sinnfull Ice Cream
22
0.7 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe
Attractions
50 within 10 kms
Hout Bay Beach
133
0.2 kmBeaches
Karbonkelberg Tourism
8
0.2 kmHiking Trails
Bay Harbour Market
823
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Urban Brewing Co.
36
0.7 kmBreweries
Chapman's Peak Drive
1,134
2.7 kmScenic Drives
Duiker Island
215
2.3 kmIslands
Constantia Valley
130
Neighbourhoods • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Silvermine Nature Reserve
327
Parks
Noordhoek Beach
232
Bodies of Water • Beaches
Beau Constantia
601
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gastropod
Hout Bay, South Africa22 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Friends
We are a bunch of open water swimmers, we had a wonderful swim across the bay and back (about 1.4km) we were lucky with a warm day and still waters. The pandemic hasn't been kind and businesses have closed etc. It would be great to see support for this stunning location and its great locals.
Written 9 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NauticalVoyager
Camperdown, South Africa1,362 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Family
Was really looking forward to a visit as had heard this was such a quaint village. Disappointed to discover beggars everywhere .. literally at every traffic light and stop street. Pushy vendors approached us the moment we parked our car at the beach front to try sell touristy wears and to be honest it did make us feel uncomfortable as we felt we were being constantly watched. The beach was littered with bottles, plastic and other rubbish and so we decided to cut our day visit short. I am sure this place once had charm especially around the port area but we certainly did not enjoy our experience.
Written 2 December 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,993 contributions
Nov. 2021
About 20 km south of Cape Town's center is Hout Bay. A small town with a port in a spectaculair setting of mountains, bay and ocean, the place itself is not that interesting, buy okay and pretty relaxed. There are (fish) restaurants and cafés, supermarkets, some schools, police station and even a small, but interesting museum. The main attraction is the port area with beach. Boats to Duiker island depart from here, but small vessels and yachts are plentiful.
Overall well worth a visit. MyCiTi buses 108, 109 and 118 connect Houtbay to Cape Town central. Buses are frequent except on Sundays.
Overall well worth a visit. MyCiTi buses 108, 109 and 118 connect Houtbay to Cape Town central. Buses are frequent except on Sundays.
Written 20 November 2021
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Cindy D
Port Elizabeth, South Africa12 contributions
May 2021
such a beautiful; place clean and friendly people was really very awesome to experience. Will definitely recommend a trip here
Written 20 May 2021
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Janavdv
Pretoria, South Africa119 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Couples
Oh my, yet another beautiful place and best fish and chips I ever had. I love this place. Would absolutely visit again.
Written 28 January 2021
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yhismail
Centurion, South Africa15 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Family
Beautiful place to see, great atmosphere. Must eat at 'Fish on the Rocks'. Any fish fresher is probably still swimming. Take pics with seals, see the fisherman leaving and docking. A must see
Written 4 January 2021
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Mark Farmer
Ubud, Indonesia14 contributions
Nov. 2020
The beach Bar on Chapman's peaks in a new eatery that is open for breakfast and has the most professional staff and amazing menu. I had a Salmon Benedicts breaki and it was " L.A" style, nice portions and great value for money. I would do this place again for the vibe, the food and the friends.
Written 25 November 2020
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The Crystal Tea Cup
Muizenberg, South Africa517 contributions
Nov. 2020 • Family
My younger two are 22 and 18 Now (years old)! I found these photographs of a time when they were both still teenagers...
See how my son will do just about anything for his baby SISTER..
I miss them..
I miss just driving out to the BEACH,
Here we had decided to go walk at the flea market only to quickly also take a walk to the cannons in Hout BAY
I guess going off to go study is the same as going to live overseas for a while? I guess not having a car just right now also limits options!
It's just no guess that when we could go sightseeing, we had a BEAUTIFUL time no matter the WEATHER.
You should go experience Hour Bay as many times as possible, since each time is different.
The flea market t'was interesting, INDEED!
The Crystal Tea Cup BRAND Business
See how my son will do just about anything for his baby SISTER..
I miss them..
I miss just driving out to the BEACH,
Here we had decided to go walk at the flea market only to quickly also take a walk to the cannons in Hout BAY
I guess going off to go study is the same as going to live overseas for a while? I guess not having a car just right now also limits options!
It's just no guess that when we could go sightseeing, we had a BEAUTIFUL time no matter the WEATHER.
You should go experience Hour Bay as many times as possible, since each time is different.
The flea market t'was interesting, INDEED!
The Crystal Tea Cup BRAND Business
Written 10 November 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ash
Western Cape, South Africa10 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Friends
Amazing sea views, great restaurants.Best seafood on the harbour. Awesome place for families, relaxed atmosphere.
Written 3 October 2020
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Steve
London, UK665 contributions
Jan. 2020
When on the road from Cape Town on the Chapman's Peak drive this is the wow photo opportunity. Not to be missed.
Written 3 August 2020
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Tom C
Solihull, UK18 contributions
We are leaving South Africa tomorrow to head back to the UK and are thinking of stopping off at Hout Bay for some lunch before heading to the airport. Would we see seals swimming in the bay when we are walking around or would we have to get a boat trip out to see them? Unfortunately we won’t have time for a boat trip. Thanks
Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,582 contributions
At hours bay you will not see seals swimming around but you will definitely see a sea lion on the pier and even get to feed it. There is a gentleman on the pier with the seal entertaining tourists with his dead lion.. you may even get to feed it snd take pics with it and houts bay is beautiful with great tasting fish and chips.. definite must visit
Tom C
Solihull, UK18 contributions
We are leaving South Africa tomorrow to head back to the UK and are thinking of stopping off at Hout Bay for some lunch before heading to the airport. Would we see seals swimming in the bay when we are walking around or would we have to get a boat trip out to see them? Unfortunately we won’t have time for a boat trip. Thanks
Yves R
233 contributions
Hi, i am so sorry to have not replied. I was travelling and didnt get a notification from trip advisor. I hope you went there to have lunch and fun looking at the seals swimming in the ocean?
Jeremy H
2 contributions
Bonjour, je voulais savoir combien de temps durait cette activité et son coût?
Peut on approcher l'otarie, la toucher ?
Merci
Mara V
81 contributions
It has no cost, is a place to visit and to watch the excellent views! You can take a tour to the island to watch sea lions and that will have a cost. But it is optional.
razan h
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia8 contributions
I would like to visit cape town for 10 nights is it a good idea to rent a house in Hout Bay and go in the morning to discover cape town?
Nicholasdurhone
Curepipe, Mauritius34 contributions
Hi. Hout's Bay is some kind of village by the sea. You will definitely then need a car to go to the waterfront and back.
Michael e
Cairo, Egypt
Is there any transportation from cape town to hout bay ??
Z7559PVmohamede
Durban, South Africa590 contributions
There is very good and reliable bus service called the Myciti bus service.You can take the bus from Cape Town airport to the Civic Centre in town.From the Civic Centre there are many bus routes that can connect you to Hout Bay or Camps Bay or the Waterfront or Table Mountain or other suburbs like Green point, Sea Point,Milnerton,Tableview,Century City and others.Buy a card and load money and tap in and out at bus stations which have security guards and CCTV monitors.
Debbie N
Manchester, UK2 contributions
How far is the B and B from local bars and restaurants
CloneyBristol
Bristol70 contributions
We didn't actually stay in Houts Bay we stayed in Fresnaye and toured down the coast stopping off at various places including Cape Point.
Hope you visit and that you enjoy South Africa as much as we did.
