Goodwood Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Two Oceans Aquarium
With sharks, rays, tropical fish and forests of kelp, this aquatic attraction provides deep insights into life under the ocean waves.
Activities
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour
5-Day Garden Route Shared Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Goodwood
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.
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 Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Cape Town Cruise Terminal might round out your trip.
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.
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.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by Parliament of South Africa or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Grand West
- N1 City Hospital
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town Stadium
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Stellenbosch University
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Spier Wine Estate
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Muizenberg Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Lions Head