Scarborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Scarborough
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
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.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
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
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
Our pick of the best Scarborough Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
The Bay Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025
The Trade Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scarborough
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.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
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.
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton 2nd Beach or Clifton Bay Beach.
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Cape Point
- Muizenberg Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Lions Head
- Table Mountain National Park
- Fish Hoek Beach
- South African National Gallery
- Kalk Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Kalk Bay Harbour
- Sea Point Swimming Pool