Eat (Scarborough)
Sopra at The Village Hub
Sopra is a delightful new Italian restaurant located in the heart of Scarborough, overlooking the village. They have a wide selection of Italian pizzas, pastas and wine. It’s the perfect place to spend a romantic evening out in the village.
Corner Watsonia Lane and Main Road, Scarborough | +27 (0) 21 780 1047
Camel Rock Restaurant
The Camel Rock Restaurant is a local favourite! Besides the delicious foods and craft beers they have on offer, their Oasis Garden is a special family-friendly area set in a peaceful and tranquil environment underneath a canopy of trees. The garden and jungle gyms make for a super-fun area for the kids to play in (your doggies are also more than welcome to come on the outing!). On Sunday evenings, the restaurant has their famous ‘Fish Braai’ and live music is performed by different local artists.
Corner Pincushion Way and Main Road, Scarborough | +27 (0) 21 780 1122
Whole Earth Café
The Whole Earth Café is a trendy little place, tucked away at the edge of the village. This café specialises in incredibly tasty vegan and vegetarian meals, as well as catering for regular diets. Everything on their menu, from the scrummy breakfasts and healthy lunches to decadent cakes and deserts, will leave you wanting more every time!
257 Main Road, Scarborough | +27 (0) 21 780 1138
Sunshine Café
The Sunshine Café is a locally owned coffee shop. They sell a variety of home-baked breads, cakes and pastries, as well as many other little goodies. Pop by and grab your morning coffee during your stay in Scarborough and you will be greeted by the friendliest of locals!
50 Egret Street, Scarborough
Eat (Surrounds)
The Scone Shack
Close to Cape Point, the Scone Shack is a quaint little café located on a large farm, right beside a dam. While indulging in the delicious coffee, cakes and scones on offer, you’ll meet the friendly little ducks, geese and piglets that roam free around you. Kids love this café, as they get to explore nature, paddle boats across the dam and climb trees, giving their parents time to relax!
Lalaphanzi Farm, Plateau Road, Cape Point | +27 (0) 79 045 1318
Fisherman’s Garden
Fisherman’s is a well-known spot for families and friends to meet for drinks and reliable, classic pub meals, like Surf ‘n Turf, wood-fired pizzas and juicy burgers, set to the background sounds of live local music. Outside, there are well-placed tables in the shade of three of the area’s oldest Milkwood trees, where parents can keep an eye on little ones playing on the jungle gym and in the sandpit. Open seven days a week.
Corner Main Road and Somerset Way, Kommetjie | +27 (0) 21 783 1496
The Green Room
Known for their gourmet burgers and friendly service, this trendy restaurant and bar in Kommetjie is a must see while you are visiting the valley! The ambience is great – there’s a toasty fire going in winter and a cool outside area for warm summer days. We recommend trying their nachos and craft beer, and be prepared to want to return almost immediately!
The Old Post House, 12 Huskisson Way, Kommetjie | +27 (0) 66 078 6317
Good Riddance
Good Riddance Coffee Shop is THE place to go if you are a fan of great coffee, delicious vegan cakes and croissants, smoothie bowls, healthy wraps and so much more! Everything in this coffee shop, from their stunning interior decor to super-friendly service, will leave you smiling. If your beloved family dog has joined you for your holiday in the Cape, they are most certainly welcome at Good Riddance Coffee Shop!
The Old Post House, 12 Huskisson Way, Kommetjie
Saveur
Saveur is a beautiful restaurant located on the ocean in Simon’s Town. They have a number of weekly specials that you cannot afford to miss, such as Tuesday Steak Night, Wednesday Burger Night and Thursday Seafood Night. This is a lovely setting to come to watch the yachts sailing around the harbour, as well as enjoy the beautiful view out across the ocean.
Shop WC2A, Quayside Centre, Wharf Street, Simon’s Town|+27 (0) 21 786 1919
Explore
Horseback Riding
There is no better way to explore the local vineyards, wetlands and natural wildlife than to go on a horse ride and experience it all firsthand. Imhoff Equestrian Centre is located on Imhoff Farm and offers three 1.5-hour horse trails each day. Their times are 09:00, 12:00 and 15:30, and all have a minimum age requirement of 12 years. Each of these rides takes you on a trail through vineyards, wetlands and indigenous flora and fauna, all before you arrive on the white sandy shores of Noordhoek Beach. Here, you walk besides the ocean and pass the remains of the famous Kakapo Shipwreck, which ran aground over 100 years ago. Make sure to book a ride so that you don’t miss out on this incredible experience!
Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road | +27 (0) 82 774 1191
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape Point Nature Reserve, located in the Cape Peninsula of Simon’s Town, offers many nature walks, hikes, secret beaches, picnic spots and tidal pools for you to explore. To experience everything this part of the world has to offer, from the Two Oceans Restaurant and guided tours to curio shops, be sure to put aside an entire day for your trip.
Cape Peninsula, Simon’s Town | +27 (0) 21 780 9010
Hiking
Scarborough – If you are down for some ‘on-foot’ exploring, Scarborough mountain has a number of easy hiking trails that will take you to the most breathtaking lookout points high above the village. From here, you can see for miles out over the Atlantic Ocean and down towards Cape Point Nature Reserve, while discovering the fynbos and natural streams that cover these beautiful mountains.
Fish Hoek – One of the best hikes in the valley has to be Elsie’s Peak. Depending on what you are up for on the day, this easy-going trail has two starting points to suit the amount of walking you would like to do.
The shorter trail starts from Golconda Street in Glencairn Heights. The longer trail starts from Berg Road in Fish Hoek. Both trails join together halfway up the mountain and continue on to the lookout point at the top of Elsie’s Peak.
Kommetjie – Slangkop mountain in Kommetjie is another stunning hike. It takes you up to Cobra Camp and the remains of the old Block Houses that were built right at the top of the mountain during WW2. From the top of Slangkop Mountain, you can look down to see the famous Slangkop Lighthouse, made of cast iron.
Swim and Surf
Scarborough beach is the perfect place to set down your beach towel and umbrella for a day in the sun. The white sandy shores are beautiful to walk along and it’s the perfect place to sit back and watch the sun set directly in front of you on warm summer evenings.
Scarborough beach is a very popular surf spot for slightly advanced surfers, as it’s where you will see many of the locals every day. For anyone looking to try surfing for the first time, we recommend trying out Muizenberg Beach or Long Beach in Kommetjie. There are a number of wetsuit and surfboard hiring places, so no need to worry about not having any gear! These shops will find the perfect wetsuit and board for any level surfer.
Shop
Foragers Deli & Wholefood
Foragers is a restaurant, deli and coffee shop that offers homemade meals, locally grown veggies, artisanal cheeses, freshly made bread, pastries and free-range meats. While this might already sound impressive, they also sell a wide variety of tasty foods suitable for Banting, wheat-free, gluten-free and lactose-intolerant diets, and so much more!
2 Watsonia Lane on Main Road, Scarborough | +27 (0) 21 780 1047
RRD
Located in the same building as the Foragers Deli, Roberto Ricci Designs is an Italian outdoor clothing and gear shop for men, women and children. They specialise in all sorts of gear for surfing, SUPing, kiteboarding and so much more.
2 Watsonia Lane on Main Road, Scarborough | +27 (0) 83 770 3119
Gina’s African Art Shop
If you’re looking for a little souvenir to remind you of your special time in Scarborough, this shop has a wide range of unique African-style art, jewellery, decorations and drums. Right next to the shop is the statue garden, decorated with big and small African statues of animals, figures and beautiful faces.
Scarborough Road, Red Hill | +27 (0) 21 780 1441
Imhoff Farm
For a unique shopping experience, spend some time at Imhoff Farm. Park in front of the deli, which is full of locally made treats, wander out the back and you’ll see a number of strange and interesting shops dotted around, where you can buy an eclectic range of things, like children’s dress-up items, second-hand books and clothes, wine, local artworks and ceramic gifts.
If you need a whole day’s worth of entertainment for your kids, then Imhoff Farm is the place to take them. They can spend the day visiting the petting zoo, riding a camel, paintballing and riding horses. Set aside a few hours for this visit!
Don’t miss the Pépé Charlot cheese shop for tastings of artisanal cheeses and wine – it’s above the main area, near the paintball field.
Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road, Kommetjie | +27 (0)21 783 4545
