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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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] 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.

[edit] By train

MetroRail 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.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] 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, Main Road, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-79140 (muizenberg@tourismcapetown.co.za). Open 10AM to 4PM daily. The cottage was owned by Cecil John Rhodes. Free entrance.  edit

• Masque Theatre, 37 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788 1898 (masquetheatre@mweb.co.za), [1].  edit

[edit][add listing] 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.

[edit] Learn

• African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 6-8 Melrose Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 787 9320 (fax: +27 21 787 9321), [2]. Offers postgraduate studies in modern mathematical sciences. edit

• False Bay College, Cinnabar Building, Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 8373 (fax: +27 21 788 2417), [3]. Offers a variety of post-school courses. edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Aromatic Fog, 56 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 21 788 6542. Very stylish and elegant. edit

• Balmoral on Beach, 55 Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 6441. In the old Balmoral Hotel ; light meals. edit

• Baltazar, 33 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 4912. German and continental cuisine. edit

• Bella Pizza, Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 21 788 3032.  edit

• Cafe Mosaic, 69 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 6996, [4]. The best coffee shop in the southern peninsula - great coffee and delicious cakes, muffins and pastries. edit

• Carla's, York Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 6860. Mozambiquan food. edit

• Empire Cafe, York Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 1250. Open until 22h00 Wednesday-Saturday and until 16h00 Sunday-Tuesday. Good for coffee and breakfast pastries. Lunch and dinner menu change on a daily basis. edit

• Enigma, 43 Atlantic Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 1016. Indian cuisine. edit

• Fogey's Railway House, Muizenberg Station, 177 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 3252. Overlooks the sea, with fabulous views over False Bay. edit

• Gaslight Cafe, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 6994. On the ground floor of The Beach Lodge backpackers. edit

• Golden Wheat, Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 21 788 9113. Chinese food. edit

• Knead, Beachfront, corner Clarendon & Beach Roads, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 2909. 08h00 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. edit

• Octopus Garden, Old Post Office Building, 53 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 21 788 5646. Unusual menu in a bohemian setting. edit

• Pizza Pronta, 106 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 3814. Take-away and delivery only. edit

• Scarlets Cafe, 120 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 5550. Coffee shop and art. Has a branch in Fish Hoek as well. edit

• Simply Asia, 6 Lakeside Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 21 788 2247, [5]. Thai food and noodle bar. edit

• Sostanza, Old Bakery, corner Main & Lincoln Roads, Lakeside, ☎ +27 21 788 2411. Breakfast, coffee and light meals. edit

• The Big Blue, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 2552. Very casual restaurant and pub. edit

• The Coffee Bean, 36 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 3641. Create your own personalized blend of coffee. edit

• The Olive Station, 165 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 3264. Deli and espresso bar. Lebanese food and wholesale olives ; the pies are excellent. edit

• The Village Inn, 39 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 6642. Traditional pub. edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• ABreak Away Lodge, 24a Hastings Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 79 138 6116 (sealsFlat@yahoo.com). Backpackers' accommodation. Walking distance from the beach. From R70 per person.  edit

• The Beach Lodge, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 788 1771, [6]. Budget accommodation right on the beach and 2 minutes walk from the train station. From R120 per person.  edit

• Colona Castle, 1 Verwood Street, off Old Boyes Drive, Lakeside, ☎ +27 21 788 8235 (colona@link.co.za, fax: +27 21 788 6577), [7]. A luxury 5-star establishment. From R850 per person, full English breakfast included.  edit

• Marina Lodge, 81 Park Island Quay, Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama, [8]. Self-catering. From R395 per unit.  edit

• Sonnekus Guest House, 88 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 21 788 2992 (fax: +27 21 788 4789), [9].  edit

• Whale Watchers Apartments, Empire Building, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 21 782 1313, [10]. Self-catering beach apartments with secure underground parking (entrance on Melrose Street). edit

[edit] Contact

• e-mouse Internet Café, Shop 9 Capricorn Square Muizenberg (M5 South towards Muizenberg), ☎ +27-21-7090909, [11]. Mon-Fri 10h00-19h00 Sat 10h00-17h00. WiFi HOTSPOT available 24/7 edit

[edit] 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.

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