Attractions in Big Bay
Distances are from the town centre.
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - Pinelands, Cape Town
Vincent Pallotti Hospital is a renowned private healthcare facility located in Pinelands, Cape Town. Established in 1936, it is known for its comprehensive medical services and commitment to high-quality patient care. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, ort...
Lion's Head Hiking Trail - Kloof Nek, Cape Town
The Lion's Head Hiking Trail in Cape Town offers hikers a relatively short yet rewarding experience, culminating in panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. The trail is approximately 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) round trip and typically takes between 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, depending ...
Bellville Golf Club - Cape Town
Tucked away in the leafy suburb of Bellville, Cape Town, the Bellville Golf Club is a scenic escape for golfers of all abilities. Established in 1957, this well-loved course has grown from humble beginnings into a beautifully maintained 18-hole layout. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Tyg...
Lion's Head - Cape Town
Lion's Head is a prominent peak in Cape Town, located between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Renowned for its distinctive shape, it offers panoramic views of the city, Table Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The hike to the summit is popular among locals and tourists, with a well-trodden trail that i...
Kloof Nek Road - Suburban Mountain Pass, Cape Town
Kloof Nek Road is one of Cape Town’s most iconic suburban mountain passes, linking the city bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard between the leafy suburb of Higgovale and the fashionable beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Nestled beneath the imposing slopes of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, this histo...
Mowbray Golf Club - Mowbray, Cape Town
Mowbray Golf Club (King David Mowbray Golf Club) , located in the suburb of Mowbray, Cape Town, is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in South Africa. Established in 1910, the club boasts a rich history and has hosted numerous national and international tournaments over the years, ...
Mowbray Maternity Hospital - Mowbray, Cape Town
Mowbray Maternity Hospital, located in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa, is a renowned healthcare facility specializing in maternity and neonatal care. Established in 1939, the hospital has a long history of providing comprehensive services to expectant mothers and their newborns. It offers a ran...
Pipe Track Walk - Camps Bay, Cape Town
The Pipe Track Walk is a popular and scenic hiking trail located on the slopes of Table Mountain above Camps Bay in Cape Town. Known for its relatively easy route and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, this trail is ideal for walkers, trail runners, and families looking for a leisurely out...
Durbanville Nature Reserve - Cape Town
Durbanville Nature Reserve is a tranquil oasis located in the heart of Durbanville, Cape Town in the Western Cape. Covering an area of approximately 6 hectares, this reserve is a vital conservation area, dedicated to protecting the critically endangered Swartland Shale Renosterveld vegetation. Th...
Rhodes Memorial - Devil's Peak, Cape Town
The Rhodes Memorial is an iconic landmark situated on the slopes of Devil's Peak, Rondebosch, Cape Town, honoring British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes. Built between 1910 and 1912 and designed by Sir Herbert Baker, the memorial sits on land that was once part of Rhodes’ Groote Schuur estate. Its...
Clifton Beaches - Cape Town
The Clifton Beaches, located on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, are a series of four adjacent beaches renowned for their pristine beauty and luxurious atmosphere. Clifton 1st Beach Clifton 1st Beach is the most secluded of the four Clifton beaches in Cape Town. Known for its tranquil am...
Koeberg Private Nature Reserve - nr Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Koeberg Private Nature Reserve, located on the Cape West Coast in the Western Cape, is a remarkable conservation area known for its scenic beauty and diverse ecosystems. Situated just north of Melkbosstrand and not far from the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, the reserve spans approximately 1,800 ...
Irma Stern Museum and Art Gallery - Cape Town
Reported in the South African: After more than half a century, the Irma Stern Museum shut its doors last week (Friday 31 October 2025) for good. Sadly, the trust didn’t even give art lovers a chance to visit it one last time before closure. Nevertheless, committee members insist this is not th...
Rust-en-vrede Gallery and Clay Museum - Durbanville, Cape Town
Rust-en-Vrede Gallery and Clay Museum is one of Durbanville’s most rewarding cultural attractions, combining an intriguing heritage building with contemporary South African art and one of the country’s most unusual specialist museums. Set on Wellington Road, the complex offers a chance to step aw...
Devil's Peak - Cape Town
Devil's Peak forms part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town. When looking at Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront, or when looking at the standard picture postcard view of the mountain, the skyline is from left to right: the spire of Devil's Peak, the flat mesa of Table Mountain, the dome ...
Willowbridge Open Air Shopping Centre - Tyger Valley, Cape Town
Willowbridge Open-Air Shopping Centre is an elegant retail space located in Tyger Valley, Cape Town. Designed to offer a unique shopping experience, it features an open-air setting that combines outdoor leisure with a variety of boutique stores, trendy restaurants, and services. The centre offers...
Durbanville Rose Garden - Cape Town
Tucked away in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the Durbanville Rose Garden is one of those places that rewards visitors who enjoy slowing down and appreciating the finer details. Spread across 3.5 hectares, this beautifully maintained public garden is a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the ...
Three Peaks Challenge - Cape Town
The Three Peaks Challenge in Cape Town is a challenge with a long history, dating back to March 1897, when a 25-year-old Carl Wilhelm Schneeberger successfully ascended Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, starting from, and returning each time, to the old Johannesburg Hotel in Long Stre...
Slow Market Willowbridge - Bellville, Cape Town
The Willowbridge Slow Market at the Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Bellville, Cape Town, is a bustling weekend market known for its artisanal offerings and vibrant community atmosphere. Established as part of the "slow food" movement, the market champions fresh, locally produced, and sustainable...
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - Cape Town
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway provides easy access to the top of Table Mountain to over 800 000 people every year. The purpose of riding in the cableway is to reach the top of Table Mountain, but the trip up is an outing all on its own. You are gently transported both up and down the moun...