Lakeside 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
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
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Cape Town, Western Cape
- Which hotel chains are in Lakeside?
- More holiday ideas
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Boulders Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Muizenberg Beach
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Lions Head
- Fish Hoek Beach
- South African National Gallery
- Signal Hill
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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
- Visit Whakatane