Scarborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Scarborough
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
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay
MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
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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 Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in 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 2nd Beach or Clifton Bay Beach.
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Hout Bay Beach
- Muizenberg Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Lions Head
- Signal Hill
- Fish Hoek Beach
- South African National Gallery
- Llandudno Beach
- Newlands Stadium
- Noordhoek Beach
- Groote Schuur Hospital
- Kalk Bay Harbour
- Cape Town City Hall
- Steenberg Vineyards
- Kalk Bay Beach