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Hout Bay or "Wood Bay" was named in reference to the forests on the slopes of the surrounding mountains. It is a true holiday destination, with gorgeous beaches, beautiful surroundings, fabulous shops, bars and restaurants and a tranquil holiday atmosphere.
It is the ideal destination for your visit to Cape Town. It is removed from the hustle and bustle of the busy central Cape Town shopping and hotel district, yet accessible within 20 minutes. Being the central point of the Cape Peninsular, Hout Bay offers quick and easy access to all of the places you would want to visit during your stay.
Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, Constantia Wine Region, Chapman's Peak, Camps Bay, Boulders Beach and its charming penguin community are all close enough to easily get to from this central point.
 
 
Hout Bay is a delightful haven of tranquil sea surrounded by dramatic mountains with a busy fishing harbour offering a wealth of boating activities and deep sea fishing. It's enchanting village will service all of your holiday needs with it's unique boutiques and other shopping facillities. The weekly craft market is a treasure trove of local arts and crafts making fabulous gifts for friends and family back home.
 
Boat Trips
Boat trips can be arranged on a variety of carriers, including catamarans and glass bottomed boats, allowing you to take in the underwater views on your way to seal island or around the Cape Coast. Sunset Cruises offer breathtaking African sunsets seen from the ocean, and deep sea fishing excursions can be arranged from here too.
 

Bustling Harbour
Hout Bay is a bustling fishing harbour which is great for a visit or a delicious seafood of lunch or spot of shopping. It is the main harbour area outside of the V&A which offers plentiful actiivity.
 
 
Camps Bay
Ten minutes from Hout Bay, the vibrant Camps Bay is a favourite destination for its many pavement cafes and restaurants overlooking a magnificent palm fringed sandy beach.
 
Cape Town Centre
Cape Town city centre is a mere 20 minute drive from Hout Bay. It is a wonderfully eclectic city, with a host of shops, hotels, restaurants and bars,. A favourite attraction is the local market, where you can find a selection of local carts and crafts.
 
Casino & Leisure Centre
A world-class casino experience including a salon prive aimed at the higher-end gambler. With linked jackpots and lots of special promotions, the GrandWest Casino is South Africa's most successful gaming venue. It offers a myriad of attractions that have family appeal including its Olympic-standard ice skating facilities open for social skating all year round and a state-of-the-art miniplex screening the best in international films in the most comfortable environment. The Magic Company provides a magical mix of interactive games, rides , go karts, mini-golf and much more including a supervised crèche . GrandWest's nightlife hub is centred around The District and offers a North/South/East and West mix of fine dining at its eclectic array of restaurants. A variety of live shows are staged at The Roxy Revue Bar and at Hanover Street you'll find the best dance music in a venue with the most exotic vibe around.
 
Chapman's Peak Drive
The Chapman's Peak drive on Hout Bay's doorstep, re-opened in December 2003 after eassential repairs, affords one of the most dramatic and scenic coastline drives in the world. It also facilitates quick access from west to east coasts of the Cape Peninsular.
Constantia Winelands
The Cape is well know for its outstanding wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschoek. While all of these are close enough for a daytrip, the beautiful Constantia region can be reached within 20 minutes from Hout Bay. Constantia has several wonderful wine farms offering tastings and superb cuisine in a selection of exceptional restaurants.
 
 
Dive Centre
Hout Bay's dive centre will assist you in planning whale watching and scuba diving trips, including shark diving with great whites.
 
Golf
There are many golf courses in and around Cape Town and we would be happy to arrange your golf days out to nearby locations, or to arrange entire golf weeks for groups of players, with all arrangements made and accommodation in our suites.
 
Restaurants & Bars
There are over 40 restaurants and bars in and around Hout Bay offering high quality at reasonable prices. There is a vast choice of fare including delicious seafood, sizzling steaks, and authentic Italian. Many of these have stunning ocean views and great atmosphere.
Shops & Boutiques
Hout Bay is renowned for its wealth of unique and exclusive shops and boutiques. Although you can buy everything you might need during your stay, It has a distinct lack of chain and other high street stores, making this an interesting and varied shopping experience.
 
Table Mountain
Table mountain is still one of the most popuar attractions in Cape Town. Within 20 minutes from Hout Bay, you can reach the access point to the Cable Car which takes you to the summit. The flat top summit extends nearly 3 kilometers in length and provides unobstructed spectacular views in all directions.
 
 
White Sandy Beaches
Hout Bay has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, stretching for over a kilometre around the tranquil bay. Surrounded by mountains, it offers protection for the strong Cape winds and a fine setting for swimming and other beach activities. Dunes Beach Bar is one of the main attractions at the unspoilt beachfront, where children can play in a gigantic sandpit playpark, while parents take in a sundowner from one of the comfortable deck chairs overlooking the ocean.
 
 
V&A Waterfront
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront blends the old world with the new. Situated on Cape Town Harbour the Waterfront houses shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, art and craft stalls, pubs and many more in old harbour buildings and sheds. A must for any visitor to Cape Town and reached from Hout Bay in 20 to 30 minutes. It is also the gateway to Robben Island and home of the Two Oceans Aquarium , Africa's largest underwater nature reserve. See a different view of Cape Town from one of the many harbour cruises or helicopter trips.
 
World of Birds
Directly opposite Martingale House, the World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa, featuring more than 3000 birds representing 450 species. It also has monkeys and other small animals, all of which are accesssed via over 100 landscaped walks.