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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[1] 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-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), [2].  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 (0)21 787-9320 (fax: +27 (0)21 787-9321), [3]. Offers postgraduate studies in modern mathematical sciences.  edit
• False Bay College, Cinnabar Building, Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-8373 (fax: +27 (0)21 788-2417), [4]. Offers a variety of post-school courses.  edit
• George Whitefield College, 34 Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-1652 (info@gwc.ac.za, fax: +27 (0)21 788-1662), [5]. Theological training institute run by the Church of England in South Africa (CESA).  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Aromatic Fog, 56 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6542. Very stylish and elegant.  edit
• Balmoral on Beach, 52 Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6441. In the old Balmoral Hotel ; light meals.  edit
• Baltazar, 33 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-4912. German and continental cuisine.  edit
• Bella Pizza, Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-3032.  edit
• Cafe Mosaic, 5a Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6996, [6]. 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.  edit
• Carla's, 9 York Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6860. Mozambiquan food.  edit
• Empire Cafe, 11 York Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-1250 (dave@mediumRare.co.za). M,Tu 10AM-4PM, W-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM.. Good for coffee and breakfast pastries. Lunch and dinner menu change on a daily basis.  edit
• Enigma, 43 Atlantic Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-1016. Indian cuisine.  edit
• Fogey's Railway House, Muizenberg Station, 177 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-3252 (info@fogeys.co.za), [7]. Overlooks the sea, with fabulous views over False Bay.  edit
• Gaslight Cafe, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6994 (mplate1@telkomsa.net). On the ground floor of The Beach Lodge backpackers.  edit
• Golden Wheat, Lakeside Shopping Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-9113. Chinese food.  edit
• Knead, Beachfront, corner Clarendon & Beach Roads, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-2909 (muizenberg@kneadBakery.co.za). Open daily 8AM-5PM. 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
• Nero's, 42 Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-5599. Open daily 12AM-10PM. Pizza, deli and espresso bar.  edit
• Octopus Garden, Old Post Office Building, 53 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-5646. Unusual menu in a bohemian setting.  edit
• Pizza Pronta, 106 Main Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-3814. Take-away and delivery only.  edit
• Simply Asia, 6 Lakeside Centre, 60 Main Road, Lakeside, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-2247, [8]. Thai food and noodle bar.  edit
• Sostanza, Old Bakery, corner Main & Lincoln Roads, Lakeside, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-2411. Breakfast, coffee and light meals.  edit
• The Big Blue, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-2552. Very casual restaurant and pub.  edit
• The Coffee Bean, 36 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-3641. Create your own personalized blend of coffee.  edit
• The Village Inn, 11 Church Street, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-6642. Traditional pub.  edit
• Upper Crust, Shop 12, Eastlake Village Centre, Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-7765 (fax: +27 (0)86 556 9544). Pizza and pasta.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• ABreak Away Lodge, 24a Hastings Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)79 138 6116 (sealsFlat@yahoo.com). Backpackers' accommodation. Walking distance from the beach. From R70 per person.  edit
• Admiralty B&B, 6 Admirals Walk, Marina da Gama, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-1028 (info@admiraltybb.co.za), [9]. Overlooking the waters of Zandvlei estuary.  edit
• The Beach Lodge, Beachfront, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-1771, [10]. 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 (0)21 788-8235 (colona@link.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 788-6577), [11]. 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, [12]. Self-catering. From R395 per unit.  edit
• Sonnekus Guest House, 88 Main Road, St James, ☎ +27 (0)21 788-2992 (fax: +27 (0)21 788-4789), [13].  edit
• Whale Watchers Apartments, Empire Building, Beach Road, Muizenberg, ☎ +27 (0)21 782 1313, [14]. 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 (0)21 709-0909, [15]. M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM. 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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