Things to Do & Local Attractions

Bella Ev is perfectly positioned on the Southern Peninsula – one of Cape Town’s most vibrant, scenic and culturally rich neighbourhoods. Whether you are here to surf, explore, taste or simply unwind, there is something extraordinary just around the corner.

Beach & Outdoor

  • Muizenberg Beach & Surfers Corner – 3 min walk. Iconic surf spot and colourful beach huts.
  • St James Tidal Pool – Safe ocean swimming & colourful bathing boxes, 4 min drive / coastal walk.
  • Boyes Drive Viewpoint – Panoramic views over False Bay, 10 min drive.
  • Kalk Bay Harbour & Cliffs – Dramatic coastal scenery and rock pools, 7 min drive.
  • Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope – UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, 35 min drive.
  • Boulder’s Beach Penguins – African penguin colony, Simon’s Town, 20 min drive.

Food & Drink

  • The Brass Bell, Kalk Bay – Iconic seaside dining perched over the tidal pools, 7 min drive.
  • Olympia Cafe, Kalk Bay – Legendary breakfast and freshly baked bread, 7 min drive.
  • Harbour House, Kalk Bay – Award-winning seafood on the harbour, 7 min drive.
  • Tiger’s Milk, Muizenberg – Craft beers and comfort food on the beachfront, 5 min walk.
  • The Galley, Simon’s Town – Fresh fish and chips on the waterfront, 20 min drive.
  • Noordhoek Farm Village – Artisanal food market and local produce, 25 min drive.

Arts, Culture & History

  • Muizenberg Historical Mile – Rhodes Cottage Museum and The Cave, 5 min walk.
  • Kalk Bay Theatre – Intimate live performances, comedy and music, 7 min drive.
  • Kalk Bay Gallery – Contemporary South African art, 7 min drive.
  • Groot Constantia Wine Estate – South Africa’s oldest wine estate, 30 min drive.
  • Cape Town City Centre – V&A Waterfront, Zeitz MOCAA, Bo-Kaap, 35 min drive.

Shopping & Markets

  • Kalk Bay Main Road – Antiques, vintage boutiques, independent galleries and bookshops, 7 min drive.
  • Muizenberg Village Shops – Supermarkets, hair and beauty salons, laundromats, 5 min walk.
  • Tokai Market – Weekend artisan market with local food and crafts, 20 min drive.
  • Hout Bay Harbour Market – Street food, crafts and live music every weekend, 30 min drive.

Getting Around

Bella Ev is located at 8 Camp Road, Muizenberg. The Southern Peninsula is best explored by car – Uber is readily available. The scenic Boyes Drive connects Muizenberg to Kalk Bay and is not to be missed. Alternatively, the Southern Line train (Simons Town line) stops directly at Muizenberg station, a 3-minute walk from Bella Ev.