Attractions IN/AROUND Scarborough
Nature Reserves
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Part of the Table Mountain National Park that extends from Signal Hill in the north all the way to Cape Point in the south, the Cape of Good Hope is not the southern tip of Africa, despite lying at the south-west corner of the Cape Peninsula, just a ...
Landmarks
Cape Point
Bartholomeu Dias, the Portuguese seafarer, was the first to sail around the Cape. This was in 1488. On his return voyage, which must have been particularly stormy, Dias stopped at the south-western tip of Africa, and named it Cabo Tormentoso, or Cape of ...
Wine Routes
Cape Point Wine Route
It was only in 1998 that the new Cape Point Wine District was declared and the Cape Point Vineyards are still relatively new on the tourist itinerary. They were established in 1996 with the first vines on the Noordhoek wine estate, overlooking Noordhoek ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Chapmans Peak Blockhouse
The Chapmans Peak Block House dates back to the time when the earliest Dutch settlers indentified Hout Bay as a great spot to anchor when the windy Table Bay became too dangerous. But, because it was such an ideal place to stop, they realised that it was ...
Landmarks
Chapmans Peak Drive
Chapman's Peak stands imposingly at the heart of Chapman's Peak Drive, connecting Hout Bay with Noordhoek along one of the most dramatic marine routes in the world that hugs the coast of the Atlantic for nine kilometres. Chapman's Peak Drive climbs ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Red Hill
Everyone in Cape Town knows Red Hill up above Simon's Town. Actually, it begins its ascent just outside Simon's Town, but nonetheless, it is a popular and well known route, driven not least because of the grave of Nonsense, the famous Great Dane adopted ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous / Entertainment
Soetwater
The coastal conservancy of Soetwater lies south of Kommetjie below the coastal road to Misty Cliffs. Historically it has served as a camping site and continues to do so, but not without a serious environmental challenge in the process. This thin strip of ...
Beaches
South Atlantic Beaches
Where? South of Hout Bay stretching to Cape Point. Includes Noordhoek, Long Beach, Witsands, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough. Go there for walking, horse riding, surfing, natural beauty and to escape the crowds. The South Atlantic, running south along the west ...
Marine Protected Areas
Table Mountain NP Marine Protected Area
The seas around the Cape Peninsula all the way up the coast to Mouille Point on the Atlantic Seaboard, and up the False Bay coast as far as Muizenberg, fall within the Table Mountain National Park. This 956 km˛ stretch of ocean is where the cold ...
... and a little further afield
Beaches
Atlantic Seaboard Beaches
Where? From the V&A Waterfront to Hout Bay. Includes Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Llandudno, Hout Bay. Go there to be seen, to people watch, for less wind, tanning, swimming, sundowners. This is where the more fashionable set go to see and be seen. The ...
Landmarks / Botanical Gardens
Biodiversity Showcase Garden
Set in Cape Town's Green Point Urban Park, the Biodiversity Garden is an incredible space in which to immerse yourself in a selection of the unique flora indemic to Cape Town. It features no fewer than 300 local plant species, animal sculptures, ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Landmarks / Yacht Clubs
Cape Grace Marina
The Cape Grace Marina, nestled in the heart of Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront, offers a world-class docking experience in one of the city’s most exclusive settings. Surrounded by the vibrant energy of the Waterfront and framed by the majestic backdrop ...
Museums
Cape Medical Museum
Contained in the New Somerset Hospital, the old city hospital for contagious diseases built by Sir George Grey the governor of the Cape in 1859 the Cape Medical Museum is a great visit if you are interested in the history of medicine, particularly as it ...
Landmarks / Beaches
Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one of the first countries outside of Europe to earn blue flag status for some of her beaches - there are three ...
Entertainment / Shopping
Cape Town Shopping
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Charles Darwin's Rocks
Look out to sea over the edge of Sea Point's promenade, on the south end of Queens Beach, and you will see a group of immediately striking, oddly striated rocks. They are known as Darwin's Rocks - not because he ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Green Point Stadium
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ event, the Cape Town Stadium was known as Green Point Stadium. However, it was renamed after the event. It was constructed on the site of the original Green Point Stadium. For the purposes of this international ...
Yacht Clubs
Hout Bay Yacht Club
Hout Bay Yacht Club, located in the picturesque harbour of Hout Bay, is a cherished destination for maritime enthusiasts and travelers seeking a blend of coastal charm and nautical adventure. Nestled within a natural amphitheater of rugged mountains, ...
Scarborough as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bakoven, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Cape Point, Chapmans Peak, Clifton, Fresnaye, Granger Bay, Green Point, Hout Bay, Kommetjie, Llandudno, Misty Cliffs, Mouille Point, Noordhoek, Oudekraal, Sea Point, Three Anchor Bay, V&A Waterfront
Staying Overnight
Coastal Haven
Coastal Haven Beach House in Misty Cliffs is on the seafront with a white sandy beach on your doorstep. It is a beautiful, spacious double story ...
Beach Break House
Beach Break House is a bright, sunny 3 bedroom home in Scarborough and is only a 2 minute walk away from the beach. This magnificent home has a l...
Villa Misty Cliffs
Villa Misty Cliffs is an exquisite three bedroom villa situated right on the beach at Misty Cliffs which sleeps a maximum of eight guests. It is ...
Shore House Scarborough
The property offers accommodation in four stylish en-suite bedrooms for eight guests. Each bedroom is furnished with either a king- or queen-size...
Atlantic Dream Beachfront Villa
This 4 star, luxury, double storey, beachfront villa offers privacy, beauty and security. If you seek a safe and peaceful beach retreat within ea...
Ocean's Horizon
Ocean's Horizon can accommodate up to six guests and comprises three en-suite bedrooms, a kitchen, and two living areas. The stylish house offers...
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