'''Muizenberg''' is a suburb in the southern part of Cape Town, South Africa. It is located on the southern coast of Cape Town, which makes it perfect for a stay in Cape Town that includes trips round the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands.

Get in

By car

From Cape Town go south towards Simon's Town and the Cape of Good Hope on any of De Waal Drive/Blue Route freeway (the M3), Main Road (the M4) or the M5 freeway. The town is north of Simon's Town, at the point where the Cape Peninsula starts.

From Strand, Somerset West, Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands drive west on Baden Powell Drive (the R310) next to the False Bay coastline. Muizenberg begins at the traffic circle where the R310 meets the M5.

By train

MetroRail[http://www.capemetrorail.co.za] operates frequent commuter trains from Cape Town to Muizenberg. During peak hours (early morning and late afternoon, Monday to Friday) there are trains every few minutes. At other times during the week there are 3 or 4 trains per hour ; they are less frequent on Saturdays and Sundays. The journey takes about 45 minutes.

There are also MetroRail trains to Muizenberg from the other direction (Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay), usually 2 or 3 per hour. This journey takes about 20 minutes.

Get around

See

  • The colorful changing rooms of Muizenberg can be found on nearly every postcard. Take some photos with you, the scenery and some of the houses.
  • Rhodes Cottage Museum. 27 (0)21 788-79140. uizenberg@tourismcapetown.co.za. ain Road. pen 10AM to 4PM daily. ree entrance. The cottage was owned by Cecil John Rhodes.
  • Masque Theatre. ttp://www.muizenberg.info/masque.asp. 7 Main Road, Muizenberg. 27 (0)21 788 1898. asquetheatre@mweb.co.za.

    Do

  • Muizenberg has a magnificent beach which is very popular (especially in summer and on weekends). It is excellent for surfing; there is a surf school at the beach.
  • There is supertube (water slide) and a putt-putt (mini-golf) course at the beach.
  • There is a scenic walkway from Muizenberg south to St James, right next to the sea.
  • Kitesurfing is popular during summer on the east side near the large traffic circle (Sunrise Beach).
  • Rock climbing and hiking are possible on Muizenburg Peak and the surrounding cliffs.
  • Learn

  • <listing name="African Institute of Mathematical Sciences" address="6-8 Melrose Road, Muizenberg" phone="+27 21 787 9320" fax="+27 21 787 9321" url="http://www.aims.ac.za/english">Offers postgraduate studies in modern mathematical sciences.</listing>
  • <listing name="False Bay College" address="Cinnabar Building, Main Road, Muizenberg" phone="+27 21 788 8373" fax="+27 21 788 2417" url="http://www.falsebaycollege.co.za">Offers a variety of post-school courses.</listing>
  • <listing name="George Whitefield College" address="34 Beach Road, Muizenberg" phone="+27 21 788 1652" fax="+27 21 788 1662" url="http://www.gwc.ac.za" email="info@gwc.ac.za">Theological training institute run by the Church of England in South Africa (CESA).</listing>
  • Buy

    Eat

  • Aromatic Fog. 6 Main Road, St James. 27 21 788 6542. Very stylish and elegant.
  • Balmoral on Beach. 2 Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 6441. In the old Balmoral Hotel ; light meals.
  • Baltazar. 3 Palmer Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 4912. German and continental cuisine.
  • Bella Pizza. akeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside. 27 21 788 3032.
  • Cafe Mosaic. a Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside. 27 21 788 6996. ttp://www.cafemosaic.co.za. The best coffee shop in the southern peninsula - '''great coffee''' and delicious cakes, muffins and pastries. Recently relocated from their original premises on Main Road, Muizenberg.
  • Carla's. York Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 6860. Mozambiquan food.
  • Empire Cafe. 1 York Road, Muizenberg. ave@mediumRare.co.za. 27 21 788 1250. pen until 22h00 Wednesday-Saturday and until 16h00 Sunday-Tuesday. Good for coffee and breakfast pastries. Lunch and dinner menu change on a daily basis.
  • Enigma. 3 Atlantic Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 1016. Indian cuisine.
  • Fogey's Railway House. uizenberg Station, 177 Main Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 3252. ttp://www.fogeys.co.za. nfo@fogeys.co.za. Overlooks the sea, with fabulous views over False Bay.
  • Gaslight Cafe. eachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 6994. plate1@telkomsa.net. On the ground floor of The Beach Lodge backpackers.
  • Golden Wheat. akeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside. 27 21 788 9113. Chinese food.
  • Knead. eachfront, corner Clarendon & Beach Roads, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 2909. uizenberg@kneadBakery.co.za. 8h00 to 17h00 every day (including Sunday). A full bakery with hot artisan breads baked on site, confectionery, coffee shop, cafe style light meals and delicious pizzas from a woodfired oven.
  • Nero's. 2 Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 5599. pen from 12h00 to 22h00 every day. Pizza, deli and espresso bar.
  • Octopus Garden. ld Post Office Building, 53 Main Road, St James. 27 21 788 5646. Unusual menu in a bohemian setting.
  • Pizza Pronta. 06 Main Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 3814. Take-away and delivery only.
  • Simply Asia. Lakeside Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside. 27 21 788 2247. ttp://www.simplyasia.co.za. Thai food and noodle bar.
  • Sostanza. ld Bakery, corner Main & Lincoln Roads, Lakeside. 27 21 788 2411. Breakfast, coffee and light meals.
  • The Big Blue. eachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 2552. Very casual restaurant and pub.
  • The Coffee Bean. 6 Palmer Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 3641. Create your own personalized blend of coffee.
  • The Village Inn. 1 Church Street, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 6642. Traditional pub.
  • Upper Crust. hop 12, Eastlake Village Centre, Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama. 27 21 788 7765. 27 86 556 9544. Pizza and pasta.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • ABreak Away Lodge. 4a Hastings Road, Muizenberg. 27 79 138 6116. ealsFlat@yahoo.com. rom R70 per person. Backpackers' accommodation. Walking distance from the beach.
  • Admiralty B&B. Admirals Walk, Marina da Gama. 27 21 788 1028. ttp://www.admiraltybb.co.za. nfo@admiraltybb.co.za. Overlooking the waters of Zandvlei estuary.
  • The Beach Lodge. eachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 788 1771. ttp://www.theBeachLodge.co.za. rom R120 per person. Budget accommodation right on the beach and 2 minutes walk from the train station.
  • Colona Castle. Verwood Street, off Old Boyes Drive, Lakeside. 27 21 788 8235. 27 21 788 6577. olona@link.co.za. ttp://www.colonacastle.co.za. rom R850 per person, full English breakfast included. A luxury 5-star establishment.
  • Marina Lodge. 1 Park Island Quay, Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama. ttp://www.safarinow.com/go/MarinaLodge. rom R395 per unit. Self-catering.
  • Sonnekus Guest House. 8 Main Road, St James. 27 21 788 2992. 27 21 788 4789. ttp://www.places.co.za/html/7490.html.
  • Whale Watchers Apartments. mpire Building, Beach Road, Muizenberg. 27 21 782 1313. ttp://www.whalewatchers.co.za. Self-catering beach apartments with secure underground parking (entrance on Melrose Street).

    Contact

  • <listing name="E-mouse Internet Cafe" alt="" directions="M5 South towards Muizenberg" address="Shop 9 Capricorn Square Muizenberg" phone="+27 (0)21 709-0909" email="" fax="" url="http://www.e-mouse.co.za/" hours="M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM" price="">WiFi hotspot available 24/7</listing>
  • Get out

  • Simon's Town, Boulders and the Cape of Good Hope to the south.
  • More beaches to the east along False Bay, such as Fish Hoek and Glencairn.
  • Kalk Bay and its restaurants, eclectic shops and fishing harbour.
  • Cape Town and its attractions in the north.
  • The Cape Winelands - are only 45 minutes away by car.