Come here for a carefully chosen selection of feminine-yet-sophisticated women’s wear and accessories by emerging South Africa–based designers including Coppelia, Margot Molyneux, and Selfi.
The rustic-chic local housewares shop is an aspiring decorator’s dream. You can find everything from textured ceramics to ribbons, natural soaps, and vintage porcelain tea sets.
You’re unlikely to leave this jewelry boutique empty-handed. Philippa Green and Ida Elsje turn out avant-garde treasures—embellished cuffs; rings with diamonds floating in resin—that make a statement.
The ocean-facing tables and outdoor cabanas at this beachside hangout are perennially packed with stylish Capetonians. What to order: café classics such as smoked-trout salad and flatbread pizzas.
Twenty minutes south of the city, the 450-acre Groot Constantia is one of the country’s oldest wine estates, known for its high-quality red blends.
You’ll pass Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins, before reaching the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. The view from one of the peninsula’s highest points is unparalleled.
This cocktail emporium is a favorite for late-night drinks; the tapas are equally outstanding.
If you’re taking a drive along the Cape Winelands, stop for a bite at Terroir at Kleine Zalze farm, known for its Shiraz.
Families often pack up the car and go swimming in the rock pools at this beach, probably Cape Town’s best-kept secret.
