Penhill 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: Half-Day City Tour
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
“Robben Island Discovery: Hotel Pickup Included”
Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Penhill
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 Stellenbosch Town Hall and Fick House.
Strand
Well liked for its seaside views and seafood restaurants, Strand is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Harmony Park and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, and jump on the metro at Strand Station to get around the city.
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bikini Beach and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.
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.
Newlands
Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Newlands. You can visit top attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground, and jump on the metro at Claremont Station or Newlands Station to see more of the city.
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Stellenbosch University
- Spier Wine Estate
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Muizenberg Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Babylonstoren
- Kogel Bay Beach
- Fick House
- Technopark Stellenbosch
- Lanzerac Wine Estate
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Vergelegen Wine Estate
- Bikini Beach