Big Bay Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
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.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Cape Town: Learn to surf with the view of Table Mountain
Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Town City Private Day Tour
Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
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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 Promenade
Sea Point Promenade is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Pavillion and Sea Point Swimming Pool while in the area.
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- Hotels Near Cape Town, Western Cape
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- More holiday ideas
- Seaside Village Shopping Centre
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Cape Town Stadium
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Lions Head
- Signal Hill
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Sea Point Swimming Pool