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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The area
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Restaurants
61 within 5 kms
Mariner's Wharf
1 656
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
The Wharfside Grill
294
0.2 kmRR - RRR • Seafood • Gluten Free Options
The Lookout Hout Bay Restaurant & Bar
866
0.3 kmRR - RRR • Bar • Seafood • Sushi
Dario's Cafe
125
0.6 kmRR - RRR • Italian • Pizza • Cafe
Muriel's
67
0.2 kmR • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Snoekies Hout Bay
183
0.6 kmR • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Fish on the Rocks
463
0.7 kmR • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
1 096
0.9 kmRR - RRR • Bar • Seafood • Contemporary
Cheyne's
505
1.1 kmRR - RRR • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Sinnfull Ice Cream
21
0.7 kmRR - RRR • Dessert • Cafe
Attractions
15 within 5 kms
Seal Island
268
0.2 kmIslands
Hout Bay Beach
131
0.2 kmBeaches
Karbonkelberg Tourism
1
0.2 kmHiking Trails
Bay Harbour Market
821
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Urban Brewing Co.
36
0.7 kmBreweries
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 128
2.7 kmScenic Drives
Duiker Island
215
2.3 kmIslands
Hout Bay Lookout
69
2.1 kmHiking Trails
Chapman's Peak
49
3.2 kmMountains
World of Birds
872
3.7 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
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329
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Cindy D
Port Elizabeth, South Africa12 contributions
Wonderful little town
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Janavdv
Pretoria, South Africa119 contributions
Beautiful and great fish and chips
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
yhismail
Centurion, South Africa15 contributions
Hidden gem
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mark Farmer
Ubud, Indonesia12 contributions
The beach Bar, Hout Bay
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The Crystal Tea Cup
Muizenberg, South Africa514 contributions
Exchanging KINDNESS
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 Africa9 contributions
Best seafood
Aug 2020 • Friends
Amazing sea views, great restaurants.Best seafood on the harbour. Awesome place for families, relaxed atmosphere.
Written 3 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Steve
London, UK597 contributions
Spectacular views
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
helen louise L
Cape Town Central, South Africa9 contributions
Hout Bay
Dec 2019
Hout Bay is one of the many beautiful spots to visit when in Cape Town. All three of the access roads into this area are so worth the dirve, one being from Constantia, the wine valley of Cape Town central, the second the coast road from Camps Bay, a truly beautiful seaside route and lastly the world famous Chapmans Peak Drive what to say but WOW! Take time to stop off at Chapmans Peak Hotel for a serving of their fantastic calamari or their prawns complimented by one of SA's award wining ice cold bottles of Kein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc and revel in the views. On weekends attend the vibey Hout Bay market located in the working harbor of Hout Bay, some hidden talent here with food stalls and live entertainment. If it is Italian flavors that you crave look no further than the world famous Massimos, their pizza is rated the best in the southern hemisphere! If you find you are having too much fun then why not spend the night in a magnificent villa located high up on the mountainside above the beach, Villa La Louise, watch the sunset whilst soaking in the jacuzzi wtih a glass of wine and wake up to the sight of the clear blue ocean and the surrounding mountains. In a nutshell dont miss out on visiting Hout Bay
Written 24 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bradford B
Columbus, OH7 contributions
Beautiful area in need of a cleanup
Feb 2020
Most people neglect to see the township in Hout bay. A township is a local slum. Otherwise good area if cleaned up, beautiful beach and views. Clean air, nice landscape.
Written 16 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pete-n-Suzie
Surrey348 contributions
Worth a Visit
Mar 2020
Take a trip to Hout Bay via Chapman Peak Drive, spectacular. We were there to get a trip to seal island. Don't take photo's of the man with the seal hea asks fo money, plenty to see on the island.
Written 16 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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 591 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
215 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, Egypt0 contributions
Is there any transportation from cape town to hout bay ??
Z7559PVmohamede
Durban, South Africa589 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.
