Scarborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Scarborough
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.
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.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
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 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
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour
Our pick of the best Scarborough Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
Loved gorgeous room and bathroom, loved indoor heated pool! Super comfortable bed! Great location, outstanding breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Great stay. Only negatives room booked for 3 only 2 glasses and 2 cups. And valet brought us the wrong car. Quickly rectified both issues. Breakfast great. Dont miss the roof terrace near mini gym
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
President Hotel
Clean room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
The hotel is very modern. The room was very clean, but small. No desk/chair for using laptop. Only one luggage rack and no counters for other luggage. Bathroom was super small. Not well designed with a pedestal sink. No place to put toiletries and no bathtub. Shower was nice, but didn’t like only ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Neighbourgood Harrington
Amazing hotel very clean and spacious. Good customer service that helped when my initial room was not suitable.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Canopy By Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Staff showed excellent training in customer service. Food was excellent including presentation. The bed was very comfortable as we slept way past our normal sleeping hours! The hotel is surrounded with shopping and has a variety of restaurants. Cost of everything is half of the prices in USA. We ...
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
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 Wine Route 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 Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.
Scarborough Travel Guide
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Table Mountain
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Muizenberg Beach
- Hout Bay Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Lions Head
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Chapmans Peak
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Kalk Bay Beach
- Signal Hill
- Llandudno Beach
- Noordhoek Beach
- Kalk Bay Harbour
- South African National Gallery
- Kenilworth Race Course
