'''Kommetjie''' is located on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula, south-west of Noordhoek and north of Scarborough.

Get in

By car

From the airport follow the N2 south-west towards Cape Town. Turn on to the M3 south and follow it to the end. Turn right onto Steenberg Road (M42) and then left onto Ou Kaapse Weg (M64). Follow the road over the mountain for about 11 kilometres. At the second traffic light turn right into Kommetjie Road (M65) and follow this road for about 7 kilometres.

From Hout Bay follow Chapman's Peak Drive (M6) onto Ou Kaapse Weg (M64) then use the directions as outlined above.

By bus

[http://www.gabs.co.za Golden Arrow] operates regular buses between Kommetjie and Fish Hoek.

See

'''Slangkop Lighthouse''' has been operational since March 1919.

Do

  • '''Long Beach''' is a surfers' paradise, with huge waves.
  • You can walk all the way on the beach from Kommetjie north to Noordhoek. Along the way you'll come across the rusted wreck of the '''Kakapo''', shipwrecked in May 1900.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • Blue Water Cafe. mhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road. 27 21 783 2007. nfo@blueWaterCafe.co.za. ttp://blueWaterCafe.co.za. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or tea/coffee.
  • Compass Bakery. ish Eagle Park, Kommetjie Road. 27 21 783 4102. ttp://compassBakery.co.za. Delicious bread, biscuits and pastries.
  • Espresso.kom. rica Road. 27 21 783 0944. Excellent coffee and fresh pastries.
  • Fisherman's Pub. nr Somerset and Kommetjie Roads. 27 21 783 1496.
  • Just Foods. rica Road. 27 21 783 4639.
  • Seven 8 Three. 6 Kirsten Road. 27 21 783 3604.
  • The Farmers Den. mhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road. 27 21 783 5828. Farm-style meals.

    Sleep

  • Chill & Surf Backpackers. 9 Kommetjie Road. 27 21 785 4678. nfo@ChillAndSurf.co.za. ttp://www.ChillAndSurf.co.za. 55 camping, R80 dormitory, R250 private hut. Budget accommodation in cabins, dormitories or tents.

  • Glen Cottage. 2 Riverside Drive. 27 21 785 4349. rattle@telkomSA.net. ttp://www.capestay.co.za/glencottage. rom R650 to R1350 for the cottage per night. Self-catering for up to 6 people.

  • Sunset Beach Guest Lodge. 3 Wireless Road. 27 21 783 4283. 27 21 783 4286. nfo@sunsetbeach.co.za. ttp://www.sunsetbeach.co.za. rom R400 per person. Great location overlooking the beach.

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