HOUT BAY · CAPE TOWN · SOUTH AFRICA
One bay.
So much to discover.
Atlantic blues, a lively harbour and mountains on the horizon. Welcome to Hout Bay – your starting point for days around the Cape.
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ARRIVE. BREATHE. EXPLORE.
The relaxed side
of the Cape.
Hout Bay sits on Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, nestled between mountains and sea. Fishing boats meet excursion boats at the harbour, while the beach opens onto sweeping views of the bay. A place for small discoveries and wide horizons.
BY THE WATER
Harbour life & ocean air
Colourful fishing boats, seabirds and a mountain backdrop: the harbour is part of Hout Bay’s character. Combine a stroll with a break by the water, then explore the bay’s long sandy beach.
Hout Bay at Cape Town TourismTHE COASTAL ROAD
Chapman’s Peak Drive
A road between rock and Atlantic: Chapman’s Peak Drive links Hout Bay with Noordhoek. Viewpoints reveal fresh perspectives on the coastline. Leave time to stop and take it all in.
Please check the operator’s current road status before setting off.
OUT ON THE ATLANTIC
The seals of Duiker Island
Off Hout Bay lies Duiker Island, home to a colony of Cape fur seals. Boat excursions depart from the harbour, offering a chance to experience the coastline from the water. Trips depend on weather and sea conditions.
Explore local activitiesHOUT BAY · DINING OUT
Dining out in the bay
Seafood at the harbour, a meal by the beach or pizza in the valley: explore a selection of places for your next meal.
HOUT BAY · SELF-CATERING
Shopping for your stay
For breakfast, a beach picnic or dinner at the apartment, find supermarkets and fresh fish right here in Hout Bay.
Your dining & shopping map
Choose a place to see it on the map. Select “Get directions” to open navigation.
Get directionsInformation checked on 6 October 2026. Please confirm opening hours, menus and reservations directly with each provider.
MyCiTi direct to Cape Town Central
Hout Bay has a direct connection to central Cape Town: MyCiTi route 109 runs to Adderley in the Central Business District (CBD). Route 108 also links Hangberg with Adderley. No change of bus is needed on these services.
Before travelling, check your stop, departure times, service notices and ticket information on the MyCiTi website.
Images & sources
Photos cropped and resized for this website.
- Hout Bay Harbour: Amanda Hawker / Wikimedia Commons
- Chapman’s Peak Drive: Martinvl / Wikimedia Commons
- Duiker Island: Ad Meskens / Wikimedia Commons
