Clifton Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Clifton 2nd Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 2nd Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
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.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Pavillion or Sea Point Swimming Pool might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
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.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Parliament of South Africa, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by Parliament of South Africa or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Long Street
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Chapmans Peak
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Kloof Street
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Muizenberg Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Dolphin Beach
- Lions Head
- Signal Hill