Big Bay Travel Guide
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
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
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.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
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.
Two Oceans Aquarium
With sharks, rays, tropical fish and forests of kelp, this aquatic attraction provides deep insights into life under the ocean waves.
Top hotels in Big Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Big Bay
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Cape Town Cruise Terminal might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Table Mountain National Park while you're in town.
Sea Point Promenade
Sea Point Promenade is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Pavillion and Sea Point Swimming Pool while in the area.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Seaside Village Shopping Centre
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Long Street
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Kloof Street
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Sunset Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Signal Hill
- Lions Head
- Dolphin Beach
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Cape Town City Hall