Sea point -Cape Town
DescriptionOcean-facing Sea Point is a lively, affluent suburb where sandy beaches like Milton and Saunder’s Rock feature tidal pools, kids’ playgrounds and sunset views. Tracing the coastline, Sea Point Promenade is a popular walking route. Heading inland, there are abundant sushi bars, fast-food eateries and pizzerias. African handicrafts, craft coffee and live music are among the draws at the colorful Mojo Market.
Sea Point (Cape Town) - SOUTH AFRICA 02/2017
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Touring Cape Point in Cape Town, South Africa
With our time extremely limited in Cape Town, we decided to take a Cape Point Peninsula tour to cover as many of the main scenic attractions in the surrounding area as we possibly could. Our hectic day included visiting Seal Island, Boulders Penguin Colony, and the Cape of Good Hope doing boat tours, hiking and biking. We spotted wild Ostriches and Baboons. At one point we spotted a baboon on top of a car with the lady inside freaking out. To say the day was eventful would be an understatement; however, the one wrinkle was that the weather was quite crappy. I really wish we could have done this tour on a nicer day.
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So, good morning from rainy Cape Town. Today we've signed up to do a Cape Point and Peninsula tour. So we're going to be traveling down to Cape Point by bus. We're also hauling some bicycles along. So once we get there we're planning to go biking, do a little bit of hiking and we're going to see some sights along the way. It should be fun and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the rain holds off.
So this morning we're taking a boat tour to Seal Island and hopefully we'll spot some seals along the way.
We're going in search of penguins.
I've seemed to spot a rather large unusual penguin over here. It looks rather uncoordinated. And a little bit silly.
So we're not allowed to get too close to the penguins. They may be cute but they're quite vicious with their little beaks.
Alright, so this is where the fun begins. We've arrived at the Cape of Good Hope and right now we're unloading the bikes. We're going to get all suited up and get ready to go biking. Finally!
We're biking in a National Park and apparently it could be a bit like a mini safari. There has been a lot of animals spotted here. Especially baboons.
Having fun so far? I am but I look a little bit ridiculous but I'm trying to stay warm. It is windy out here.
Okay, so we've just finished biking five kilometers. Now it is time for our delicious lunch. What do we have? I'm going to enjoy this. We've got a lovely sandwich and Malay macaroni salad. I can't wait for that salad. Yeah, so we're going to fuel up and then keep biking for another six point five kilometers. So we need our energy.
Alright, so we have arrived at the Cape of Good Hope. This is the southwestern most point on the African continent. So as you can see over there lots of people snapping their photos.
The weather is still not cooperating with us. It is cold, it is wet, it is raining but we're still going to go for a hike so let's go find our guide and get going.
Smart phone? Hello? Aaahahaha. Go away! Okay guys, keep all windows locked. They smell food. Wow, she is screaming.
Well we didn't spot animals while we were actually on our bikes. But while we were in the vehicle we saw ostriches and we saw baboons. And the baboons were being crazy. One was right on top of a vehicle and a lady freaked out totally.
And that concludes our Cape Point tour. The sun is just coming out just as we're about to leave. That is just how it is sometimes.
This is part of our Travel in South Africa series. We're making a series of videos showcasing South African culture, South African arts, South African foods, South African religion, South African cuisine and South African people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
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#NianticLive2020 Cape Town, South Africa
#CapeTown #PokémonGO #Ingress #NianticLive2020 #WizardsUnite
Hello Niantic and welcome to our submission for #NianticLive2020!
We’re a group of dedicated Ingress, Pokémon GO and Harry Potter Wizards Unite players from all over the Western Cape and we would like to introduce you to our home city, Cape Town. We hope our video has answered all of your questions, but just to cover our bases we’ll answer them below as well:
• Is there a big, beautiful park of 50-100+ acres?
Yes, the Green Point Urban Park along with the adjacent sports fields total more than 75 acres. As the Japanese Pokémon GO Fest 2019 took place across multiple smaller parks we feel that using 2 locations that are right next to each other won’t be a problem. We have been in contact with all the relevant parties and both areas are more than happy to host an event. If more space is needed, the Sea Point Promenade is a public space located next to the park and adds an additional 15-40 Acres, depending on area used, and another 20-40+ in game POI's.
• Is the park centrally located?
Yes, It’s one of the most central locations in Cape Town. It’s easy to get to most of the tourist attractions in town either on foot or via a quick bus ride.
• Do they allow festivals in the park?
Yes, It’s quite popular for festivals and various events.
• Is it in a safe area?
Yes. Green Point is regarded as one of the safest areas in Cape Town. As a tourist hotspot it’s always busy.
• Do you get a strong cell phone signal at the park? Is there wireless connectivity?
The Park has fantastic signal. We’ve had several PoGO Community Days, Ingress First Saturdays as well as a few unofficial community events in the park. However, We would recommend using cell reception boosters given the amount of players that would attend an event.
• Are there dates available to hold an event?
Yes. At the time of contacting the area representatives the 2020 calendar is still quite open. The sports fields are generally in use until the end of September, therefore we recommend that an event should be held in Summer for the best experience (Winter is our rainy season). Cape Town summer is from November to February. Why not come for Christmas on the beach?
• Is the city a place that is financially accessible?
Yes. Cape Town in consistently voted as one of the top travel destinations in the world. It’s definitely affordable, especially if you’re coming with Dollars, Euros and Pounds thanks to a favourable exchange rate.
• Is the park close to hotels and public transportation?
Yes, a lot of both.
• Does the city, including the Police Department, support the idea of an event there?
Yes. Tourism is Cape Town’s primary income.
• Are there other, competing events going on during the planned event dates?
Not likely, the 2020 calendar is still quite open.
• Is there enthusiasm of the player community in that city?
Yes. Definitely. We have a lot of extremely dedicated players in not only the city, but the whole of South Africa. An event in Cape Town will draw players from all over the country.
• What is the density of Points of Interest?
39+ Portals / 23+ Pokéstops & Gyms. From what we’ve seen Grant Park in Chicago had roughly 55 portals / 15 stops & gyms in the event area, so we’re not far off.
• Is the park in an architecturally or historically interesting area?
Yes, it’s in one of our most historic suburbs and near the iconic V&A Waterfront. There are also numerous museums and beautiful, historic buildings nearby.
• Will we have the ability to load in and load out commercial vehicles and physical builds/decor?
Yes. All suggested areas support access for trucks and have open spaces for builds and decor.
• Can we close roads to car traffic?
Yes. For events in the area, it’s quite common for the roads to be closed.
• Can non-players still use the park while we host our event?
It depends on your preference. Both options are available as the park has gated entry points.
• Is there parking available?
Yes. Both the park and the sports facilities have lots of parking.
• What is the typical weather for the park on the dates being considered?
Summer in Cape Town is fantastic. Warm, sunny days. 27°-29°C (80-85°F)
We sincerely thank you for taking the time to watch the video, read the description and consider Cape Town for an event!
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Our first day in Cape Town, South Africa was a very productive one! If you ever wondered what to do while in Cape Town then let this video guide you a bit because we did plenty of sightseeing that day.
Both Zack Yankush and I had both been to Cape Town multiple times. Starting from the Never @ Home hostel in Sea Point near the Waterfront we drove towards Hout bay on our way to Boulders Beach over Chapman's Peak Drive stopping at the Old Fort and checking out a cave along the way. Almost losing my DJI Mavic Pro drone and getting a warning not to feed the baboons at Cape of Good Hope we experienced a lot. After a dinner at Roccamomma on the way toward Signal Hills to check out the sunset we also end up in the middle of the Bo-Kaap protests somehow...
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We visited South Africa in February and did more than what is seen such as V&A waterfront and BoKaap but wanted to include the highlights and MUST DO in South Africa Cape Town! Johannesburg is up next where we visit the Apartheid Museum and African Safari!
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One of the oldest settlements of South Africa, the country’s capital Cape Town was founded as a waystation in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company. Through the centuries from that point the town has grown up into a bustling and cosmopolitan city, the 10th most populous on the African continent, it is also one of the world’s most multicultural cities.
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The neighborhoods of Cape Town :
#Woodstock
Woodstock is one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town and it is also one of the hippest. An incredible mix of diversity and cultures combine to make the neighbourhood a vibrant, bustling blend of food, fashion, arts, and design.
- The Woodstock Exchange
- The Trafalgar Swimming Pool
- The Palms Market
- The Cat’s Meow
#BoKaap
Colorful Bo-Kaap is bursting with culture. Packed full of cafes, bars and restaurants, the multicultural district is also known as the Malay Quarter, after the large Malay population which has settled there. The quarter is a network of charming streets, each revealing a mix of architecture and culture that makes the area unique. Take a walk around the area’s cobbled streets and discover interesting attractions such as the Bo-Kaap Museum and delve into delicious curries that are served up in simple Malay eateries.
- Heritage Square
- Battery Park
- The Bo-Kaap Museum
V&A #Waterfront
Named after Queen Victoria and her son Alfred, the V&A Waterfront is right in middle of Cape Town’s harbor, set against the magnificent backdrop that is Table Mountain. The V&A Waterfront is a big attraction for locals and tourists alike, drawn there for the world famous view and the social buzz of the cafes and restaurants. The area is full of fun, family friendly attractions such as an aquarium, a maritime museum and cinemas.
- Nobel Square
- V&A Food Market
- The Two Oceans Aquarium
- The Cape Town Dragon Boat
- The Iziko Maritime Museum
- The Cape Quarter
- Chavonnes Battery Museum
- The Waterfront Amphitheatre
#CampsBay
The area has a friendly, fun-loving young atmosphere and is home to welcoming locals who like the laid back lifestyle of the coastal district. Camps Bay is a fantastic spot for a refreshing ocean swim, or for a more relaxing dip try swimming at the seawater pool at the end of the beach.
- Camps Bay Beach
- Camps Bay Pipe Track walk
- Studio G Art Gallery
- Theatre on the Bay
#KalkBay
Forbes Magazine lists Kalk Bay as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods. A gem on the False Bay coastline, the area is known for its raw beauty, interesting shops, vast selection of restaurants and stunning views.
- Cape to Cuba
- Kalk Bay Park
- Kalk Bay Theatre
- Dalebrook Tidal Pool
- Kalk Bay Modern Gallery
- Artvark Gallery
- Kalk Bay Books
- Kalk Bay CO-OP
#HoutBay
Named after the wood from its once lush forest, Hout Bay is a popular tourist attraction that also happens to be a residential suburb. It boasts a beautiful white-sand beach where locals laze and walk their dogs, a bustling marina, art galleries, restaurants, and a working harbour that serves its thriving tuna, snoek and crayfish industry.
- Bay Harbour Market
- Chapman’s Peak Drive
#GreenPoint
The trendy suburb of Green Point is where you will find the Cape Town Stadium which was built for the World Cup in 2010. The area’s central location, just outside the city center, means that it is close to Cape Town’s big attractions, such as Sea Point and the beaches in Clifton. Green Point is made up of narrow lanes and old Victorian villas which create a welcoming, safe atmosphere. Nightlife is a big draw to the district with its liberal, gay-friendly social scene which welcomes everyone into the area’s bars and clubs.
- The Green Point Stadium
- Green Point Lighthouse
- The Artem Centre
#SeaPoint
As a cosmopolitan suburb, Sea Point is home to a multitude of people and religions and has some of the most expensive homes in the city. Along the beachfront are upper-end, luxury hotels and apartments which offer a great location and easy transport links into the city center. The perfect area for foodies, Sea Point is where you will find various types of cuisine along the beachfront, especially freshly caught grilled fish served alongside a glass of South African wine.
- Lion's Head
- Atlantic Seaboard Beaches
- Charles Darwin’s Rocks
- Adelphi Centre
- Sea Point Promenade
The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel Accommodation Sea Point Cape Town South Africa
Ideally located on the Platinum Mile overlooking Robben Island, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is minutes away from the Cape Town CBD and bustling V&A Waterfront.
The complimentary shuttle operates with in an 8km radius, and upon arrival at reception their staff will welcome you with warm Capetonian hospitality.
Situated on the ground floor is the Sunset Restaurant and Faces Bar serving meals throughout the day complimented by the Sunset Deck and bar, the ideal venue to enjoy a cocktail.
Facilities include two swimming pools, and a gym with sauna.
Catering to all your conferencing and function requirements with ease.
Each of the elegant temperature controlled, one-hundred and ten suites has a lounge, kitchen and a balcony with uninterrupted ocean views.
Unwind with bubbles, and a 180 degree view
After a wonderful day at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean,
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Begin your #CapeTown adventure at The Castle of Good Hope, the centerpoint from which the city grew. While on #vacation here, don’t miss the District Six Museum which gives voice to the 60,000 non-white residents who saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened during the darkest days of the Apartheid era. One neighborhood that was spared from apartheid’s wrecking ball is Bo-Kaap, where traditional Cape Malay culture continues amid the row houses of this colorful hillside suburb.
#Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and explore attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium. The waterfront is also the gateway to one of the world’s most infamous prisons, Robben Island. Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most beloved landmark.
Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.
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Things To Do In CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | UNILAD Adventure
Here are some if the best things you can do in Cape Town. It's a city that's rich in culture and surrounded by outstanding nature. Join us as we show you some of the best experiences you can have in this South African playground.
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South Africa/Cape Town (Cape Point,Table Mountain) Part 1
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Cape Point,South Africa
Cape Point is a promontory at the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula, which is a mountainous and scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent in the Republic of South Africa. Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town are close to the northern extremity of the same peninsula. about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) east and a little north of the Cape of Good Hope on the southwest corner. Although these two rocky and beautiful capes are very well known, neither cape is actually the southernmost point in Africa; that is Cape Agulhas, approximately 150 kilometres (90 mi) to the east-southeast.
The Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.
There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, because it was once believed to be the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In fact, the southernmost point is Cape Agulhas, about 150 kilometres (90 mi) to the east-southeast. The currents of the two oceans meet at the point where the warm-water Agulhas current meets the cold water Benguela current and turns back on itself—a point that fluctuates between Cape Agulhas and Cape Point.
Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.
The main feature of Table Mountain is the level plateau approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) from side to side, edged by impressive cliffs. The plateau, flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and by Lion's Head to the west, forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town. This broad sweep of mountainous heights, together with Signal Hill, forms the natural amphitheatre of the City Bowl and Table Bay harbour. The highest point on Table Mountain is towards the eastern end of the plateau and is marked by Maclear's Beacon, a stone cairn built in 1865 by Sir Thomas Maclear for trigonometrical survey. It is 1,086 metres (3,563 ft) above sea level, about 19 metres (62 ft) higher than the cable station at the western end of the plateau.
The cliffs of the main plateau are split by Platteklip Gorge (Flat Stone Gorge), which provides an easy and direct ascent to the summit and was the route taken by António de Saldanha on the first recorded ascent of the mountain in 1503.
The flat top of the mountain is often covered by orographic clouds, formed when a south-easterly wind is directed up the mountain's slopes into colder air, where the moisture condenses to form the so-called table cloth of cloud. Legend attributes this phenomenon to a smoking contest between the Devil and a local pirate called Van Hunks.When the table cloth is seen, it symbolizes the contest.
Table Mountain is at the northern end of a sandstone mountain range that forms the spine of the Cape Peninsula. To the south of the main plateau is a lower part of the range called the Back Table. On the Atlantic coast of the peninsula, the range is known as the Twelve Apostles. The range continues southwards to Cape Point.
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Cape Town Travel - Bokaap meals and attractions
Exploring Bokaap attractions in Cape Town, South Africa and finding Halal food establishments along the way.
There is much more to see in Bokaap, but I only had a few hours to spend and then we also ventured into the Sea Point area.
Things we checked out; Batavia Cafe, Nuris Sushi, Cape Town market/ Cape Town parade area, sea point Pavillion.
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The 5 best hotels in Cape Town Central, South Africa 2017 by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2017.
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5. Taj Cape Town.
4. One&Only Cape Town.
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Amazing day in CAMPS BAY - Cape Town | South Africa travel vlog 2018
Hi guys! Today we are exploring Camps Bay in Cape Town! Camps Bay quickly became one of our favorite neighborhoods to hang out. We show you the beaches and included a lot of drone shots this time! Don't forget to give a like and subscribe if you haven't already, it means the world to us!
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EXPLORING THE SEA POINT PROMENADE | CAPE TOWN VLOG
EXPLORING THE SEA POINT PROMENADE | CAPE TOWN VLOG
new vlog every day. in todays cape town vlog jay and i decide to maybe move out of our airbnb in south africa and then work out of a coffee shop. (standard). jay and i meet up with matthew and his family and walk around the sea point promenade and it was beautiful. we then made it back to apartment and call it a night. enjoy.
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Capetown, South Africa, February 2019
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Our Holiday:
We stayed one week at the Victoria and Albert Waterfront, the safest and most popular part of Capetown. We visited the all - famous table mountain, one day during a bushfire; the old center of Capetown with ist parks and markets, the wine - Region of Stellenbosch and the botanical garden of Kirstenbosch. The far most impressive trip was the one down the Cape penninsula till Cape Point and Cape of good Hope. We even spottet an ostrich next to the road. I also recommend to take a helicopter flight along the coast, up to Clifton and Camps bay, from where you can see the twelve Apostels and Table Mountain, even if it's not the cheapest attraction in the City.
It was an amazing week for me and hopefully you enjoy the video!
Kitesurfing Cape Town, South Africa - Wind | Water | Wild - - Ep. 01: Cape Point & Scarborough
Kitesurfing at the most southwestern point of Africa where any mistake could mean you're drifting to Antarctica. In these conditions, things get just a bit more real. In this episode of Wind Water Wild, Luke McGillewie introduces us to kiteboarding in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow his search for wind and waves to the remote corners of South Africa's Western Cape.
This season in Cape Town has been pretty slow... Normally January in Cape Town is full of endless windy days, but this season has been a different story. Normally, I can get a session at Kite Beach right outside of my house nearly every day. Not this year. There has been wind, you just have to go out and find it!
Finding good kitesurfing conditions can be like rolling the dice. Waking up on this day, it looked like Cape Point was the only spot that had the potential to go off. But if it goes wrong in a spot so remote, the consequences are high. With so much wildlife at sea and on land, it's a sure sign of sharky waters. Sometimes you have to take that risk to get that sweet reward - in this case, an epic solo session at Pletboom Bay.
After a long day of exploring, we hung up our harnesses at The Burrow in Scarborough. A breathtaking sunset, cold beer, and fire-grilled burgers was just what was needed to cap off the day. Waking up to a still morning, we could sense the wind building as the dawn broke. Witsands is one of the most popular wave spots near Cape Town, but our early morning gamble paid off. Another epic solo kitesurf session in the bag!
Looking back at the kiteboarding mission from this weekend, it's clear that even during a strange windy season in Cape Town, there's still a session to be had every day of the week if you're willing to go the distance.