Attractions in Strandfontein, Cape Town
Distances are from the town centre.
Baxter Food and Goods Market - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Baxter Food and Goods Market in Rondebosch, Cape Town, is a vibrant weekly gathering that showcases a delightful mix of local produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts. Held on the premises of the renowned Baxter Theatre Centre, the market exudes a lively and community-focused atmosphere, a...
Cape Town Big Band Festival - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Cape Town Big Band Festival is an annual event that celebrates the vibrant and dynamic big band music scene in Cape Town. Held in Rondebosch, this festival brings together various high school, university, and community big bands, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents. Ov...
Baxter Theatre Centre - Rondebosch, Cape Town
The Baxter Theatre Centre, located on Main Road in Rondebosch, Cape Town, is a renowned performing arts complex affiliated with the University of Cape Town (UCT). Established through a generous bequest from the late Dr. W. Duncan Baxter, a former mayor of Cape Town, the theatre was inaugurated on...
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - Cape Town
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Newlands, Cape Town was established in 1913 with the primary goal of preserving the unique and diverse flora of South Africa. Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, it was the first botanical garden in the world dedicated to a cou...
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - Pinelands, Cape Town
Vincent Pallotti Hospital is a renowned private healthcare facility located in Pinelands, Cape Town. Established in 1936, it is known for its comprehensive medical services and commitment to high-quality patient care. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, ort...
Vergenoegd Low Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, located in the Stellenbosch wine region near Cape Town, is a distinguished winery renowned for its unique heritage and innovative approach to winemaking. The estate, which dates back to 1696, is one of the oldest in South Africa, and it combines traditional practices w...
Irma Stern Museum and Art Gallery - Cape Town
Reported in the South African: After more than half a century, the Irma Stern Museum shut its doors last week (Friday 31 October 2025) for good. Sadly, the trust didn’t even give art lovers a chance to visit it one last time before closure. Nevertheless, committee members insist this is not th...
University of Cape Town - Western Cape
1829 saw the birth of an institution that would change education in South Africa... but nothing happens overnight. The South African College, which was a high school for boys was opened in 1829 in the Weeshuis on Long Street, Cape Town. In 1841 the school moved to the Egyptian Building which is l...
Mowbray Maternity Hospital - Mowbray, Cape Town
Mowbray Maternity Hospital, located in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa, is a renowned healthcare facility specializing in maternity and neonatal care. Established in 1939, the hospital has a long history of providing comprehensive services to expectant mothers and their newborns. It offers a ran...
Mayibuye Centre - Bellville, Cape Town
The Mayibuye Centre located at the University of the Western Cape in Bellville, Cape Town, is a significant repository of South Africa’s liberation struggle history and cultural heritage. Established in the early 1990s, the center plays an essential role in preserving, documenting, and making acc...
Scratch Patch - Simon's Town, Cape Town
The Scratch Patch in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, is a popular and unique gemstone experience where visitors can "scratch" through colorful gemstones scattered across the floor to collect their favorites. First started in Simon's Town in 1970, this attraction is located near the Mineral World gemston...
University of the Western Cape - Bellville, Cape Town
The University of the Western Cape (UWC), located in Bellville, Cape Town, is a public university with a rich history tied to South Africa’s struggle for social justice. Established in 1960 by the apartheid government, it was initially intended as a higher education institution exclusively for pe...
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - Simon's Town
It all started in 1983 when a pair of African Jackass penguins was noticed on Foxy beach. Foxy Beach is a part of Boulders Beach near Simon's Town in Cape Town, South Africa. Two years later the couple chose the same beach to lay their eggs on and since then the Boulders Beach penguin colony has ...
Simon's Town Harbour - Cape Town
Simon's Town Harbour is a historic and picturesque seaport located in the charming town of Simon's Town, situated on the False Bay coastline of Cape Town. This natural harbour, sheltered by the surrounding hills and with direct access to the open sea, has been a vital maritime hub since its early...
Seaforth Beach - Simon's Town, Cape Town
Seaforth Beach, located in Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula, is a charming and popular destination known for its beautiful surroundings and inviting waters. This beach is situated within the picturesque town of Simon's Town and offers a delightful coastal experience. Features and Attractions...
SAS Assegaai Museum - Simon's Town, Cape Town
The SAS Assegaai Museum in Simon's Town offers visitors a unique chance to explore the first South African Navy submarine, the SAS Assegaai, formerly known as the SAS Johanna van der Merwe. Now a museum, this decommissioned submarine provides an insightful look into life beneath the waves, showca...
Windmill Beach - Simon's Town, Cape Town
Windmill Beach, located in Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula, is a lesser-known but delightful beach destination known for its secluded charm and natural beauty. Situated along the rugged coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, this beach offers a tranquil retreat with stunning views and a peaceful env...
Rhodes Memorial - Devil's Peak, Cape Town
The Rhodes Memorial is an iconic landmark situated on the slopes of Devil's Peak, Rondebosch, Cape Town, honoring British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes. Built between 1910 and 1912 and designed by Sir Herbert Baker, the memorial sits on land that was once part of Rhodes’ Groote Schuur estate. Its...
Constantiaberg - Southern Peninsula, Cape Town
Constantiaberg is a prominent mountain peak located in the Southern Peninsula of Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Table Mountain National Park and is situated within the Constantiaberg Mountain Range. The peak stands at an elevation of approximately 1,448 meters (4,750 feet) above sea l...
Constantia Nek Pass - Cape Town
Constantia Nek Pass, often referred to as Constantia Mountain Pass, is one of the oldest and most scenic mountain passes in Cape Town, South Africa. It connects the lush Constantia Valley to the picturesque Hout Bay, traversing the slopes of the Table Mountain National Park. The pass holds histor...