The Waterfront offers a wide range of things to do and see. In the Pierhead area, the Two Oceans Aquarium gives priority to the display of South Atlantic fish and other sea life in a variety of tanks including a huge, open-ocean tank.
Close by, there’s a fascinating amount to see. Rich in relics, the South African Maritime Museum makes for an interesting outing. There are markets, malls and stalls, cabarets and live bands.
Full-time charter services offer every type of trip imaginable, including short inshore tours, coastal trips to Clifton Beach and Robben Island. There are numerous visitor attractions. The Imax Theatre, fish quay and seals, historical architecture, two arts and crafts markets, as well as live entertainment and events throughout the year.
Beyond the vibrancy and variety of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, there awaits an endless array of activities and scenic pleasures. The Cape’s famous wine estates are waiting to entice visitors from the golden beaches, to indulge in an unforgettable tour of the Cape Winelands.
Visits to the astonishingly beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens are a must and scenic drives along the coastline never fail to leave one inspired. Restaurants, ranging from sophisticated to Cape provençale and outdoor country cuisine, abound throughout the entire region. Visit majestic Cape Point, or stroll around cobbled Green Market Square with its dazzling array of goods.
Cape Town also offers a variety of hikes and walks through forest and mountain trails as well as expeditions up Table Mountain in the newly rebuilt cable system.
Golf, horse riding, microlighting, cycling, in fact sports and watersports of every kind, attract local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. Regardless of the weather, Cape Town’s stunning beaches draw sightseers, sun worshippers and bathers year round.
Cape Town offers leisure activities to suit everyone. Those in search of adventure can go paragliding out into the blue from Lion's Head, or abseiling off Table Mountain or swimming with sharks from within the safety of a cage in False Bay. For the more relaxed enthusiast there is rollerblading, mountain biking, and horse riding.
Explore the abundance of the Cape's fauna and flora - there are many walks and hikes to choose from: Table Mountain, Lion's Head, Silvermine or Tygerberg Nature Reserves, Tokai and Newlands Forests, Koeberg Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope and Helderberg Nature Reserves, and the Constantia Green Belt.
The incredible stretches of coast line offer revelers the chance to soak up the sun. On the Atlantic side, there is the palm-fringed Camps Bay and the secluded Clifton Beach, however, for warmer waters, Muizenberg and Gordon's Bay offer great alternatives.
There are numerous participative or spectator water sports. Table Bay is a frequent stop-over on numerous round-the-world yacht races, and during summer the local yachting fraternity enjoy round-the-buoys racing. The Cape is also noted for its excellent surfing and wind surfing spots, while snorkeling and diving, sea kayaking, inflatable boating and jet skiing offer the chance to explore another dimension of the Cape Peninsula.
Horse racing's highlight is the annual J&B Metropolitan at Kenilworth racecourse, the richest purse in the Cape. It's a notable social event and a toast to the summer.
Avid golfers can enjoy the region's superb courses. Choose a tree-lined suburban course such as Rondebosch, a links-style course such as Milnerton, or a challenging championship course like Erinvale in Somerset West.