Cresta, Randburg
One of Randburg’s myriad suburbs, Cresta lies in the northern region of Johannesburg, closest neighbour to Darrenwood and Windsor East. But mention Cresta to the average resident and they will assume you are referring to Cresta Centre - the sprawling shopping centre on the border of Northcliff and Cresta.
Cresta Centre is not just large; it is one of the biggest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, having gone through no fewer than eight extensions and refurbishments to accommodate the demands of an ever-expanding northern Johannesburg. Randburg has slowly taken on a Cinderella mantle as the shopping mecca other than Sandton, and there are at least four similar mega malls in this part of the city: Brightwater Commons is virtually around the corner, NorthGate lies a little further north, and Clear Water Mall further west, along Hendrik Potgieter Drive.
Cresta is ideally situated. The N1, the major tributary around Johannesburg, is easily accessible, and back routes from here to Sandton make cross-city driving relatively easy, depending on the time of day you venture forth. Emmarentia Dam and the Botanical Gardens offer a major green lung to residents. They lie just beyond Linden, behind Cresta Centre and easily reachable.
In the distance above Cresta is another easy escape to a green space - one can walk up Northcliff Hill, although it does tend to be a bit of a ramble as there is no direct route over the hill. Locals enjoy the villages of Melville and Greenside at night and during the day over weekends, as both have an interesting array of restaurants, shops and boutiques.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Amadwala Lodge
Amadwala means 'Place of the Rock' and is immersed in its 5.5 hectare bush environment. All rooms have private entrances, en-suite bathrooms and ...
Darrenwood Guesthouse
Darrenwood Guesthouse offers bed & breakfast accommodation in four lovely units. All rooms have private entrances, a TV with DStv, writing desks,...
Birch Tree Cottage
Birch Tree Cottage offers you home living. We would like to invite you to experience a true home away from home. We offer you four bedrooms, all ...
42 Wentworth
42 Wentworth offers accommodation in a stunning two bedroom apartment situated on the gorgeous Jackal Creek Golf Estate. Ideal for business trave...
Burkleigh House
Burkleigh House is a 62 year old home which has been substantially altered in the light of its newfound role as a first class guest house. The fr...
The Garden Venue Hotel
The Garden Venue Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of North Riding. Here you can enjoy a peaceful setting close to plenty...
Evelyn Place
Evelyn Place is a guest house offering comfortable Randburg accommodation in the residential area of Ferndale. The guesthouse has beautifully app...
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments offers fully furnished apartments in the Jackal Creek Golf Estate. Each apartment is stylishly decorated and equ...
49 on Cherry B&B
49 on Cherry B&B offers bed & breakfast accommodation in Randpark. This home away from home is near to shopping centres, entertainment and a vari...
Things to do in the area
Drum Tribe
Whether you’ve booked your holiday accommodation in Johannesburg, you’re a Jo’burg local, or you have a restaurant or event venue here; Drum Trib...
Beaconsfield Bowling Club
Lawn bowls is an ever-growing sport, and invites players of all ages to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and a healthy dose of challenge as they test th...
Craft Beer Library
In the foothills of Northcliff, Johannesburg, the Craft Beer Library is dedicated to celebrating the quality and range of craft beers and ciders ...
Cresta Shopping Centre
Thanks to the huge variety of shops, restaurants, service providers, and entertainment in Cresta Shopping Centre, it continues to be one of the m...
Noteworthy attractions
Brightwater Commons
Shopaholics unite at the popular Brightwater Commons mall in Randburg, Johannesburg. Thanks to this positioning, it is close to other shopping ho...
Jackal Creek Golf Estate
Designed by the DDV Design Group the championship golf course at Jackal Creek is a challenging yet achievable layout. The layout is characterized...
Delta Park
Delta Park is a rather large green lung in northern Johannesburg that lies nestled in amongst the suburbs of Victory park, Blairgowrie and Craigh...
Eagle Canyon Country Club
Enjoy world-class golfing and facilities at the exquisite Eagle Canyon Country Club in Honeydew, Johannesburg. This was once a sand quarry, but r...
President Ridge Bird Sanctuary
Few people know about President Ridge Bird Sanctuary. It lies across the road from the backside of Brightwater Commons, with its entrance on Malc...
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