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Hout Bay

3,051 Reviews

#19 of 182 things to do in Cape Town Central

Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water

Cape Town Central 7872, South Africa

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“seal island”(247 reviews)

“fish and chips”(163 reviews)

“mariner's wharf”(39 reviews)

About

Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in.

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

As featured in Cape Town for Beginners

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Cape Town Central 7872, South Africa

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+27 21 790 7278

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CraigMichaelT

Sydney, Australia

165

Reviewed yesterday

Loved Hout Bay

This village has good shopping, excellent cafes, excellent beaches close by and friendly people. We where there for morning coffee but it would be good to plan your lunch break there. A walk up and down the main street takes no more than 30 minutes...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank CraigMichaelT

NoorunishaA

Reviewed yesterday

Seal Cruise from Hout Bay

The cruise was great, easy to find, more than enough parking and booking tickets was a breeze. On this particular trip the seas were a bit rough but the crew were on board to assist.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank NoorunishaA

yvonnem198

Benllech, United Kingdom

4518

Reviewed yesterday

Beaches galore

Good stop off place at mariners wharf. I travelled on the mini peninsular hop on and off ride and had a good time

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank yvonnem198

simon r

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

2916

Reviewed yesterday

fantastic views

Head around the coast from Cape Town towards The Cape Of Good Hope lots of stopping places to take great photos from Chapmans Peak.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank simon r

hotpoint

hotpoint

5066

Reviewed yesterday

Great beach for kids

Great day out. Shallow beach and some good restaurants. Market stalls very reasonable compared to Long Street area. 100 % recommend boat trip to Seal Island R100 per person.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank hotpoint

bvrljones

Cape Town, South Africa

Reviewed 4 days ago

I WENT ON A DRIVE VIA CHAPMANS PEAK TO HOUT BAY AND HAD FISH & CHIPS FOR LUNCH

Beautiful views along the drive the Hout Bay. You can choose between two seafood restaurants, namely Marina's Wharf and Fish on the Rocks for quality tasty seafood meals.

Date of experience: December 2018

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IshIce

Cape Town Central, South Africa

Reviewed 5 days ago

Relaxing and yum

Fish on the rocks are a must try for an early lunch. Try to be there before 12 to avoid the rush. Also, it is always windy - so wear a jersey/jacket! Sinnfull Ice Cream is a must try - yummmy! Try going to hout...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank IshIce

shabeerabdool

Cape Town, South Africa

Reviewed 5 days ago

Hout Bay

Lovely views...enjoyed walking on the pier and viewing the ships and boats..had the opportunity to take pictures with the seals that are on the pier...best fish and chips sold there!!

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank shabeerabdool

weekendfor2

Leeds

2317

Reviewed 6 days ago

Stunning scenary coupled with a great and friendly welcome

It's such a beautiful place. Great people, great food from loads of places to eat and great beer. The wine is pretty good too.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Fahmie K

Reviewed 6 days ago

serene town

great place of beach with fisherman village. the mountain view of apostle twelve is very good sightseeing place

Date of experience: March 2018

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tomcI8046QO

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

4 January 2019|

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Some typos in my answer.. sorry but the gentleman is with his sea lion.. not dead lion..if you look at my pics you will see the houts bay pics and sea lion.. enjoy

tomcI8046QO

4 January 2019|

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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?

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