West Beach Travel Guide
Cape Town
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Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
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.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
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 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.
Top hotels in West Beach
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Good service
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Clean room.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Very close to the convention centre and close to the Waterfront.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Proximity to Tours,shops,food. No negatives
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Great
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Best place to stay if you are on a transit
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach
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 Two Oceans Aquarium or Nelson Mandela Gateway 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 Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Swimming Pool might round out your trip.
West Beach Travel Guide
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kloof Street
- Sunset Beach
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Castle of Good Hope
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Lions Head
- South African National Gallery
- Signal Hill
- Dolphin Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Green Point Park
