Hout Bay, known as the Heart of the Cape, is a captivating coastal suburb of Cape Town. It is ideally situated just a 20 minute drive from the city centre and all of its top tourist attractions. Hout Bay enjoys a rural atmosphere surrounded by a cobalt blue ocean, magnificent mountain ranges, and eclectic shops and restaurants.
Hout Bay’s prime attraction is the long stretch of beach popular among tourists and locals, as well as their furry companions. Although the water is chilly, the beach bustles with surfers, swimmers, body boarders, and sea kayakers. It is situated alongside one of the busiest harbours in the Western Cape with an established tuna, snoek, and crayfish industry. The harbour features the Hout Bay Yacht Club, which provides moorings for recreational, fishing, and sailing boats. Boat excursions are available in Hout Bay, offering trips out to Duiker Island, Seal Island, and around the Sentinel. A number of excellent restaurants are located here, as well as small take away outlets offering some of the freshest seafood in Hout Bay.