Retreat Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
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.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Retreat
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.
Newlands
Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Newlands. You can visit top attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground, and jump on the metro at Claremont Station or Newlands Station to see more of the city.
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.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal
- Boulders Beach
- Table Mountain
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Long Street
- Cape Town Stadium
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Muizenberg Beach
- Spier Wine Estate
- Chapmans Peak
- Hout Bay Beach
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Castle of Good Hope
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Lions Head
- Kalk Bay Beach
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Signal Hill
- Green Point Park