Big Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
Climb to the summit of this spectacular mountain and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Cape Town and the stunning surrounds of Table Bay.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Cape of Good Hope
Enjoy stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage and an eclectic variety of wildlife – all within reach of Africa’s most southerly tip.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Activities
Cape Town:Learn to surf with the best view of Table Mountain
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Our pick of the best Big Bay Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Big Bay
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Swimming Pool might round out your trip.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Big Bay?
- Hotels Near Cape Town, Western Cape
- Which hotel chains are in Big Bay?
- More holiday ideas
- Seaside Village Shopping Centre
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Castle of Good Hope
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Lions Head
- South African National Gallery
- Signal Hill
- Llandudno Beach
- Groote Schuur Hospital
- Green Point Park
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Expedia's Latest Trends
- Visit Firgrove Rural
- Visit Bloubergstrand
- Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Visit Gordon's Bay
- Visit Hout Bay
- Visit Strand
- Visit Somerset West
- Visit Muizenberg
- Visit City Bowl
- Visit Fish Hoek
- Visit Bantry Bay
- Visit Marina da Gama
- Visit Camps Bay
- Visit Milnerton
- Visit Simon's Town
- Visit Cape Town City Centre
- Visit Sea Point