Hout Bay

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Hout Bay

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Hout Bay is a picturesque seaside gem near Cape Town, offering stunning mountain views, vibrant markets, and a lively beach scene perfect for nature lovers.  

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"Hout Bay is basically Eden. This ecological utopia has everything a nature lover could want, from imposing mountains and miraculous views (check out the Twelve Apostles range) to World of Birds, the largest bird park in Africa, home to 3,000 birds and over 100 walk-through aviaries. On weekends, you can shop for food and crafts at the lively market at the end of the harbor road. Besides Chapman's Peak Drive, there are two other roads into Hout Bay, one from Constantia and another that passes the gorgeous surfer beach of Llandudno—also the exit for Sandy Bay, a nudist beach."

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Yash R

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Was a beautiful day out, great weather and good place to get a snack, lunch, some arts and crafts. Good afternoon out with the family. Catch one of the tours out to see the seals at seal island. Very affordable.

Wianelle Briers

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Hout Bay is a beautiful village nestled in the mountains. It is a must visit destination for any visitors to Cape Town. Only 25 minutes drive from the Cape Town CBD past Camps Bay and Llandudno.

Hendre' Barnard

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One of the places every visitor to Cape Town must visit - views, people, art, culture, food. Everything in one place.

Charles Henry Mercer

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Hout Bay is filled with eclectic people, some more eclectic than others. A good place to visit but not totally safe to stay. It is a microcosm of South Africa and its current complex challenges.

Ross Grootendorst

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Best town in Cape Town for both tourists and residents. Many places to choose from when it comes to shopping and especially dining with quality restaurants in abundance. Great beach with views that are to die for. Accommodation is plenty and quality as well. A great time in Hout Bay is always guaranteed.

Peet Swart

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A lot off little shops to buy anything from museum pieces to modern memorabilia for the family at home or the showcase. Wide variety of seafood places to visit and eat. Also stalls that cater for the non seafood eating people. Always some locals with seals on the docks to entertain all visitors. Variety of fresh fish shops that prepare and clean your fish for you any way you want it prepared. Friendly people that welcomes visitors. Wide variety of boating options for the people to explore the coastline and Duiker island which is a definite must if you visit Houtbay.

Michelle Daniels

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Hout Bay has amazing views. Such tranquility on its beaches and Chapmans Peak picnic areas. Yes, one has to pay a toll fee to get to the most picturesque view site called Look Out Point situated on Chapmans Peak which is the drive between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, a most definite MUST SEE. Hout Bay also boast with a few seafood restaurants and take aways and a must experience Bay Harbour Market. Totally worth a visit...

Harald Schmidtke

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Awesome beach, wonderful scenic drives, great restaurants, incredible weekend craft market . . .