Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Quirky, popular joint with water views offering speciality coffee, bread, pastries & cafe eats. One of our favourite places for a relaxed and vibrant meal, coffee or stop in at the bakery for some yummy treats to take home.
261 locals recommend
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdQuirky, popular joint with water views offering speciality coffee, bread, pastries & cafe eats. One of our favourite places for a relaxed and vibrant meal, coffee or stop in at the bakery for some yummy treats to take home.
Situated on the Kalk Bay harbour, Salt is an eatery serving fresh meals and coffee daily. Pop in for a hot, fresh bowl of their soup, their spicy curry or any of their other dishes on offer to enjoy with a great view on the bay.
31 locals recommend
Salt
136 Main RdSituated on the Kalk Bay harbour, Salt is an eatery serving fresh meals and coffee daily. Pop in for a hot, fresh bowl of their soup, their spicy curry or any of their other dishes on offer to enjoy with a great view on the bay.
Nestled between Artvark Gallery and The Kalk Bay Theatre on Main Road, The Courtyard Café has both inside and outside areas, some of which overlooks bustling Kalk Bay and the ocean beyond. Their menu includes a large and interesting salad selection, vegetarian and vegan options, and ethically sourced meats and produce.
17 locals recommend
The Courtyard Café
48 Main RdNestled between Artvark Gallery and The Kalk Bay Theatre on Main Road, The Courtyard Café has both inside and outside areas, some of which overlooks bustling Kalk Bay and the ocean beyond. Their menu includes a large and interesting salad selection, vegetarian and vegan options, and ethically sourced meats and produce.
Renowned for its picturesque location and dining rooms on the edge of the rocks, Harbour House in Kalk Bay suitably impresses, with breathtaking views, lavish seafood and a price tag to match.
270 locals recommend
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadRenowned for its picturesque location and dining rooms on the edge of the rocks, Harbour House in Kalk Bay suitably impresses, with breathtaking views, lavish seafood and a price tag to match.
Dalebrook Cafe
20 Main RdArts & Culture
Artvark Gallery is classic and contemporary with a keen eye for folk art, specialising in paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, craft and unique custom made steel works. It has been a long time favourite of Cape Town art lovers and tourists visiting Kalk Bay’s galleries. Artvark Gallery contributes towards the development, investment and management of creative and artistic resources for the benefit of the whole community and its visitors.
17 locals recommend
Artvark Gallery
48 Main RoadArtvark Gallery is classic and contemporary with a keen eye for folk art, specialising in paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, craft and unique custom made steel works. It has been a long time favourite of Cape Town art lovers and tourists visiting Kalk Bay’s galleries. Artvark Gallery contributes towards the development, investment and management of creative and artistic resources for the benefit of the whole community and its visitors.
The Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT) is a 78-seater theatre located at 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay in the old Kalk Bay DR church, built in 1876 and is a heritage protected building. The building has been lovingly converted into an intimate theatre with a bar area serving light meals, snacks and drinks on the upper floor. KBT offers a unique night of entertainment. Theatre, sustenance and quality time with friends all under the same roof.
114 locals recommend
The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main RoadThe Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT) is a 78-seater theatre located at 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay in the old Kalk Bay DR church, built in 1876 and is a heritage protected building. The building has been lovingly converted into an intimate theatre with a bar area serving light meals, snacks and drinks on the upper floor. KBT offers a unique night of entertainment. Theatre, sustenance and quality time with friends all under the same roof.
Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg RdZeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadDrinks & Nightlife
This classic restaurant and pub is located in the heart of Kalk Bay and makes Capetonians proud. The venue is surrounded by the roaring, rolling waves and is filled with a down-to-earth, soulful energy. Visitors have raved about this establishment for years because of their unforgettable dining experiences and fun Wednesday nights of Karaoke.
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadThis classic restaurant and pub is located in the heart of Kalk Bay and makes Capetonians proud. The venue is surrounded by the roaring, rolling waves and is filled with a down-to-earth, soulful energy. Visitors have raved about this establishment for years because of their unforgettable dining experiences and fun Wednesday nights of Karaoke.
Cape to Cuba is a restaurant and bar located in Kalk Bay, it features Cuban inspired dishes with Cajun influences. This restaurant is unique in décor and ambience and has amazing sea views. Cape to Cuba regularly hosts music nights and other events.
159 locals recommend
Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdCape to Cuba is a restaurant and bar located in Kalk Bay, it features Cuban inspired dishes with Cajun influences. This restaurant is unique in décor and ambience and has amazing sea views. Cape to Cuba regularly hosts music nights and other events.
Parks & Nature
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park; a declared Natural World Heritage Site. Encompassing 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna; abounding with buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra as well as over 250 species of birds, Cape Point is a nature enthusiast’s paradise.
160 locals recommend
Cape Point
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park; a declared Natural World Heritage Site. Encompassing 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna; abounding with buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra as well as over 250 species of birds, Cape Point is a nature enthusiast’s paradise.
One of Kalk Bay’s plethora of pools, Wooley’s may not be as big as Dalebrook or St James, but it has its own merits. The addition of a smaller pool, tucked away in the corner of the larger tidal pool, provides a unique touch. Younger children can paddle around in the smaller section, while more experienced swimmers take a dip in the deep end. The flat rocks next to the pool are a nice spot to sit and watch the waves crash against the shore, but be careful traversing them, as they become slippery due to the persistent watery onslaught.
9 locals recommend
Wooley's Tidal Pool
Main RoadOne of Kalk Bay’s plethora of pools, Wooley’s may not be as big as Dalebrook or St James, but it has its own merits. The addition of a smaller pool, tucked away in the corner of the larger tidal pool, provides a unique touch. Younger children can paddle around in the smaller section, while more experienced swimmers take a dip in the deep end. The flat rocks next to the pool are a nice spot to sit and watch the waves crash against the shore, but be careful traversing them, as they become slippery due to the persistent watery onslaught.
The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape Peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadThe sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape Peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.
Entertainment & Activities
Paddle the warm waters of False Bay and we'll show you some rather amazing things on our kayak trip to visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. No experience is necessary and it's no more taxing than hiking up a hill. Professionally guided Sea Kayak Paddles every morning throughout the year, weather permitting. Our kayaks are designed for maximum stability in all conditions. Age is no barrier - anyone with full mobility from 10 upwards can do it. All trips are led by knowledgable and experienced professional guides.
24 locals recommend
Kayak Cape Town (Simon's Town)
Wharf StreetPaddle the warm waters of False Bay and we'll show you some rather amazing things on our kayak trip to visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. No experience is necessary and it's no more taxing than hiking up a hill. Professionally guided Sea Kayak Paddles every morning throughout the year, weather permitting. Our kayaks are designed for maximum stability in all conditions. Age is no barrier - anyone with full mobility from 10 upwards can do it. All trips are led by knowledgable and experienced professional guides.