Cape Attractions: Hout Bay
Hout Bay nestles behind the almost vertical Sentinel and the steep slopes of Chapmans Peak. Situated around a bay with a white sandy beach, Hout Bay is a fast-growing town that still manages to retain something of its village atmosphere.
The harbour still functions and the bay is an important fishing port and processing centre for snoek and crayfish. Eating fish and chips at the harbourside is an absolute must!
Hout Bay Highlights:
• Harbourside, quaint village
• The World of Birds Sanctuary
• Lunch at Dunes Restaurant overlooking the bay
• Sandy Bay - a secluded nudist beach
• Boat cruises to the V & A Waterfront and Duiker Island
The small town of Hout Bay is a superb residential area with many attractions to delight visitors to the area. The World of Birds Sanctuary home to over 330 species of birds
provides family entertainment. On the other end of the scale, the nearby secluded beach, Sandy Bay is Cape Town's only nudist beach.
Hout Bay's expansive beach is ideal for taking long, lazy strolls or enjoy safe swimming, surfing, windsurfing, paddle skiing, kayaking and scuba diving.
For a beautiful beach that is peaceful and secluded, head for Llandudno, on the other side of Suikerbossie Hill.
Hout Bay is home to thousands of Cape fur seals, cormorants and sea gulls.
Browse through the craft market held on the first Sunday of every month or take a leisurely drive along the famous, recently opened, Chapmans Peak drive which originates in Hout Bay.
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