Attractions

Hout Bay and its immediate vicinity.


Hout Bay is not just a beautiful town by the sea. It is also the bustling centre of one million things to do and enjoy. The Hout Bay countryside, for example, offers numerous opportunities for hiking, riding and other outings. Its immediate and not so immediate vicinity is ideal for sight-seeing. Also day trippers, lovers of culture and those whose passion is sports will discover that Hout Bay caters to every need.


List of things to do and see in and around Hout Bay

Chapman's Peak Scenic Drive  Horse riding  Scuba Diving  Sailing  Surfing  Abseiling  Kayaking  Skydiving  Whale watching from June to November  Mountain Walks  Helicopter trips  Beach Walks  Boattrip to Robben Island (Nelson Mandela)  The World of Birds  Art market on Sundays  Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens (Concerts in Summer)  Picturesque Fishing Harbour  Cape Point  Boulders beach (Penguins)  Seal island colonies  Champagne cruises  Township tours  Pick n' Pay Argus Cycle Tour (annually in March)  Two Oceans Marathon held annually  Wild Spring Flower season July to October  Day trip to Postberg nature reserve  Day trips to West Coast National park  Various types of (fish) Restaurants  Shops  Internet Cafes