Scarborough Travel 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.
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.
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.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
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Cape Point Full Day Tour
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Cape Point Penguin Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Scarborough
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.
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.
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- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Lions Head
- Muizenberg Beach
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Sea Point Swimming Pool
- Llandudno Beach
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Signal Hill
- Noordhoek Beach
- Cape Town City Hall
- Steenberg Wine Estate
- District Six Museum
- Kalk Bay Beach