Hire Car Cape Town Airport

Hire Car Cape Town Airport and travel False Bay. Driving along the False Bay Coast you’ll find a collection of delightful seaside villages, delicious food and beautiful beaches.

False Bay

False Bay is the long sweep of coastline from the Cape Point to Hangklip. Its name comes from an error made long ago when Hangklip was mistaken for Cape Point. The False Bay shoreline is punctuated with an assortment of little towns and fishing villages which add enchanting character to the area. The beaches are warm, sandy and expansive, perfect for a range of activities from surfing to swimming to family outings. Life is unhurried on this side of Table Mountain, ideal for relaxing holidays.

Muizenberg

If you hire car Cape Town Airport you’ll be in a great position to explore the area from Muizenberg down to Simon’s Town. Muizenberg is both the name of the mountain and the town settled on it. Filled with wonderful little shops and fantastic eateries, Muizenberg is a great place to spend some time. The beach is good for swimming and many young surfers start their hobby here. Bargain hunters and shopaholics will love the Muizenberg Market.

Kalk Bay

Kalk Bay is a charming little fishing village, named as such due to the lime (kalk) extraction that used to take place in the area. Kalk Bay is known for a number of things, not least its creative community, popular restaurants and successful theatre. The little cobbled streets are filled with interesting shops and galleries exhibiting the wares of local designers and artists. The village has a pronounced sense of community which is lovely to experience.

Fish Hoek

Fish Hoek is one of the larger towns on the False Bay map. The town has yet to give in to developers and it has a captivating, peaceful ambience about it. The beach is one of the most popular on this stretch of coastline because of its considerable size and excellent swimming conditions. Families are drawn to the beach because it has plenty of space for throwing Frisbees, playing bat and ball, and all sorts of family activities. The beach is regarded as very safe and is monitored by life guards. There’s a walkway along one side of the beach for leisurely strolls and whale watching in season.

Simon’s Town

Simon’s Town is famous for being a naval town and the home of the Navy. It’s always fascinating to see what naval vessels are moored in the harbour and investigate Simon’s Town’s naval history. The town is also known for its “historical mile”, St. George’s Street. A walk along the mile will reveal 21 buildings over 150 years old, including a naval museum and a toy museum. Just Nuisance, the Great Dane “sailor” was awarded the title of “Able Seaman” in the Royal Navy and his statue now stands proudly in Jubilee Square.

Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach is “the penguin beach”, the residence of thousands of endangered African Penguins. A small fee allows visitors access to the beach, where they can literally swim in the sea with the penguins! A promenade runs between two “penguin beaches” and interested parties can visit the information centre which runs a documentary on the penguins in Simon’s Town and their unusual habitat!

Don’t miss the opportunity for a memorable holiday in False Bay. Hire Car Cape Town Airport to travel the coast!