Mountainside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Our pick of the best Mountainside Hotel Deals
Fijnbos Private Manor
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Kianga
Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025
Blue Horizon Guest House
Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025
Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool
Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024
Zaria Sun Family
Reviewed on 5 May 2022
Oude Werf Hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mountainside
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bikini Beach and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
Somerset West
Get to know Somerset West and its many features like its seaside views and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lourensford Wine Estate and Cheetah Outreach, and you can jump on the metro at Somerset West Station or Van Der Stel Station to get around the city.
Stellenbosch Central
While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Fick House and Dorp Street.
Eikenbosch
If you're spending time in Eikenbosch, check out sights like Tyger Valley Shopping Centre or Willowbridge Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stikland Station or Sarepta Station.
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.
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.
- Stellenbosch University
- Spier Wine Estate
- Kogel Bay Beach
- Lanzerac Wine Estate
- Vergelegen Wine Estate
- Arabella Golf Course
- Fick House
- Lourensford Wine Estate
- Alluvia Boutique Winery
- Technopark Stellenbosch
- Bikini Beach
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Boschendal
- Dorp Street
- Arabella Country Estate
- Zevenwacht Wine Estate
- Stellenbosch Golf Club
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve
- Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Cape Town Film Studios
- Helderberg Nature Reserve