Marina da Gama Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
This is the oldest and most prestigious botanical garden in South Africa, home to the first collection in the world dedicated solely to indigenous plants.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Marina da Gama
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Wine Route while you're exploring the area.
Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.
Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or South African Museum and Planetarium while you're exploring the area.
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Table Mountain
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Cape of Good Hope
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Point
- Hout Bay Beach
- Muizenberg Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Chapmans Peak
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Lions Head
- Castle of Good Hope
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Kalk Bay Beach