Things To See and Do
There are so many things to see and do in False Bay outside Cape Town. Discover the secrets of the charming villages of Sunny Cove, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Glencairn and Simonstown. Stay at The View in a prime beachfront location, close to fabulous attractions and entertainment for young and old alike.
Family beach holidays in Fish Hoek include long walks along the white sands, strolls on the scenic Jager's Walk catwalk below The View and long ocean swims.
There is plenty to see and do in False Bay:
- Enjoy thrilling whale-watching in season: The whale season usually starts in July, peaking in September and tailing off in November.
- Hike up Elsies Peak and take a selfie: A moderate 2.5 to 3 km hike that most ages can manage. Take a drink and a snack and marvel at the 360-degree views across valleys and oceans.
- Book a game of golf at Clovelly Golf Club: Since it began in 1932, Clovelly Golf Club has been highly sought after by golfers worldwide. It ranks in the South African Top 100 with 18 holes winding through lush vegetation.
- Shop til you drop in Kalk Bay: Creative and historic, this quirky fishing village is perfectly protected below the mountain and features diverse restaurants, cafes, bars and fresh fish.
- Choose a tidal pool for safe warm swimming: Wooley's Pool, Dalebrook, and St James tidal pools are fun.
- Explore the many restaurants and cafes in Fish Hoek and Simonstown: The Galley offers delicious seafood and ice creams right on the beach; Fran's looks out over Simonstown harbour and offers something for everyone.
- Learn how to dive, surf and kayak or book a fishing charter out to Cape Point!
- Visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach or snorkel at Miller's Point.
Golfing
Clovelly Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away towards Kalk Bay and Simonstown Golf Course is 15 minutes away towards Cape Point. Green and lush, they also feature restaurants and bars. The Westlake Golf Club is not far away, followed by the Steenberg Golf Course, part of a gated vineyard residency. Royal Cape is only 14 km away - the oldest Golf Club in South Africa!
Whale Watching
Winter is the best time for world-class whale watching in False Bay outside Cape Town. Choose The View accommodation as your prime beachfront destination to see these ocean giants in all their glory. Look carefully to see Humpback and Southern Right Whales playing in the shallows right under your deck! We guarantee exceptional whale-watching opportunities from Fish Hoek to Cape Point with regular boat cruises leaving Simonstown Harbour. The whales come to False Bay to mate and give birth in safety.
Sightseeing
Make The View your base to go sightseeing around the Southern Peninsula. These luxury ocean-view apartments are centrally located in Sunny Cove, between Fish Hoek and Simonstown. Our beachfront property is close to Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Cape Point, Scarborough and Kommetjie. Add some unique sightseeing to your bucket list: Seaforth Beach to see a world-famous penguin colony and an idyllic boulder-strewn beach; historic Simonstown to see the South African Navy, museums, curios and cafes, Cape Point Nature Reserve to see wildlife, hikes, shipwrecks, ocean activities and historic lighthouses; Noordhoek to see the Farm Village, the Common, horses and cafes; and Kommetjie to see the surfers, kelp seaweed, and gorgeous views to Hout Bay.
Dining
The View is the ideal central venue for wining and dining in and around Fish Hoek. The area is bursting with local and exotic restaurants, from Fish Hoek to Kalk Bay, Muizenberg to Constantia and Simonstown to Noordhoek. Dining options include sit-down and takeaway menus, from Cape curries and seafood to Indian, Thai, Korean, Italian and German cuisine at authentic restaurants. Start with The Galley on Fish Hoek Beach and explore from there.
Shopping
Shopping is fun and what better place to spend your money than in Fish Hoek! this quaint town features many excellent supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, clothing stores, snack shops and stationery outlets. Find a good bottle of wine at a liquor store or select fresh fish of the day from the boats in Kalk Bay Harbour. Art galleries, boutique fashion shops, curio stores and bookshops line the quaint streets and there is always the opportunity to join a yoga or pilates class. Cape Town's famous V & A Waterfront is only 45 minutes away by car, an amazing day out to shop until you drop!
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