Harbour Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Harbour Island
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 Harbour Island Hotel Deals
Krystal Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
The Stellenbosch Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
Oude Werf Hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 2025
Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
The Spier Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
De Zalze Lodge
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Harbour Island
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 Nitida Cellars 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
- Vergelegen Wine Estate
- Lanzerac Wine Estate
- Fick House
- Lourensford Wine Estate
- Alluvia Boutique Winery
- Technopark Stellenbosch
- Arabella Country Estate
- Bikini Beach
- Dorp Street
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Stellenbosch Golf Club
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve
- Zevenwacht Wine Estate
- Helderberg Nature Reserve
- Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Cape Town Film Studios
- Kleinmond Beach
- Steenbras River Gorge Crystal Pools