Clifton Travel Guide

Cape Town

A beach with waves, a rocky shoreline, and buildings on a hillside.
A coastal residential area with multi-story buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a swimming pool.
A coastal town with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves, and a building with a balcony overlooking the beach.
A beach with large rocks, people sunbathing, and houses in the background.

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A sandy beach with large rocks, calm waves, and houses in the background.

Clifton Bay Beach

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Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
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Things to do

Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers

Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers

฿2,270
per adult
Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers
Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket from Cape Town

Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket from Cape Town

฿2,039
per adult
Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket from Cape Town
Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins

Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins

฿2,108
per adult
Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins
Cape Town Full Day Table Mountain, Cape Point & Winelands Tour

Cape Town Full Day Table Mountain, Cape Point & Winelands Tour

฿4,811
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Town Full Day Table Mountain, Cape Point & Winelands Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿2,003
per adult
Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Visit up to 4 or 5 estates

Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

฿1,832
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
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Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a large building with a sign reading "Spirit of Victoria," and a wooden dock with a 'Please Keep' sign.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

A coastal town with rocky shores, a beach, and mountains in the background.
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Camps Bay

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background, a sandy beach, and a row of modern buildings along the promenade.

Sea Point

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.

Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.

Green Point

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Clifton Travel Guide