Ocean-facing Sea Point is a lively and affluent suburb located in Cape Town, South Africa In recent years, Sea Point has gradually become one of Cape Town’s most popular, outdoorsy and food-conscious suburbs. With a list of things to do in this lovely area, in this guide you will find some of the best things to do in Sea Point.
Sea Point has it all whether you’re looking for thrilling outdoor adventures, the best restaurants, accommodation, or things to do with kids, couples, alone, or on a budget.
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Here are some of the best things to do in Sea Point:
1. Enjoy a walk on the Sea Point Promenade
You can’t visit Sea Point without using the Promenade for jogging, biking, or walking. Even driving alongside it on Beach Rd is an enjoyable experience! Residents of Cape Town and tourists alike can always be found flocking the Sea Point Promenade, and with good reason too! It features perfectly paved, extensive walkways, stunning ocean and mountain views, as well as some fun grassy areas.
2. Mojo Market
Whenever you are in Sea Point, Mojo Market has to be on the top of your to-do-list that day. When it comes to markets in Cape Town, Mojo Market is one of the best things to happen to the city recently. It is a brand-new and extremely fascinating indoor lifestyle and food market.
With its range of about 45 designer retail establishments, 25 food booths, and even a fresh goods section, this market has you covered whether you’re looking to buy food, clothing, drinks, or just some local crafts and jewellery.
Along with being conveniently located on the well-known Regent Road in Sea Point, it also provides something for everyone and is open seven days a week.
Times: Monday – Sunday, 8 am – 12 am
Address: 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Contact: 021 422 4888
3. Get yourself an electric scooter at Cape Town Electrek
On a thrilling scooter, a quick orientation will be given to you before you leave. Jet set on the Promenade whilst enjoying the sunset or to a nearby cafe in Sea Point. The scooters are very easy to operate, each one having a bell, accelerator and brake.
Times: Monday – Sunday, 9:15 am – 6 pm
Duration: 1 hour per riding session
Cost: R200 (E-Scooter); R250 (E-Bike)
Address: Queens beach circle, Sea Point, Cape Town
Contact: 082 494 3720
4. SenseVirtual Arcade
Great fun for all ages, enter a new world when you head to SenseVirtual Arcade. With a wide selection of VR games and friendly staff, rates are respectable. They also sell small toys and trinkets like Lego and Funko Pops for the perfect gift for your young one.
Times: Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Duration: 45 minutes/1 hour
Cost: R190 (VR – 45 minutes); R150 (PlaySation/Xbox console – 1 hour)
Address: Shop G2, The Regent, 21 Regent Rd Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, Sea Point, Cape Town
Contact: 076 969 5375
5. Ride a bike with Up Cycles
Cycling fans, lovers of the outdoors and travellers young and old, this one is for you!
Central to many key points in Cape Town, making it easily accessible. Up Cycles allows you to rent and cycle along the Promenade, V&A Waterfront and a few other spots in the city.
Up Cycles – a popular city cycle rental service – is one of the best known businesses in Sea Point (and beyond)!
Contact: 074 100 916
Address: 0 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Accommodation in & around Sea Point
6. Green Point Park
Just a road across from Sea Point is the magical Green Point Park. With perfect views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and even the Cape Town Stadium the park is the perfect venue for a perfect Sunday in the sun. The things you can get up to at Green Point Park include simply enjoying some fresh air, a carefully planned kiddies’ party or a stroll among the plants and flowers, as you enjoy educational, eco-friendly gardens and walkways.
Times: Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 021 444 4258
Address: Green Point Park, 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point, Cape Town
7. Enjoy a day of shopping on Regent Rd
Walking down Regent Rd you can’t help but enter one of the various thrift and boutique stores that are located in Sea Point. Take your time on an off day and enjoy one of the best things to do in Sea Point
Times: Monday – Sunday, 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Contact: 021 439 9030
Address: 76 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Beaches and viewpoints in Sea Points
8. Sea Point Pavilion
This public swimming pool is a hit throughout the year and is one of Sea Point’s most well-liked attractions.
Visitors can enjoy an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a springboard diving pool, and two kid-friendly splash pools. In addition to the pools, the location has a lawn area, a kiosk, some vendors, and stunning views of the city and the sea.
Address: Sea Point Pavilion, Lower Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
9. Milton Beach
Enjoy this open beach along the sea point promenade! With a small tidal pool in the area as well, it’s perfect for kids and a great spot for watching the sunsets.
Address: Milton Beach, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
10. Saunders’ Rocks Beach
The last of the Sea Point beaches and closest to Bantry Bay, Saunders’ Rock Beach is an amazing location, especially during the summer season on the Cape. Because of the scattered rock outcrops, there is less room for sunbathers, but the small tidal pool attracts swimmers and families.
The pool is set in a magical position between mammoth granite boulders. On the rocky shore, there are also natural pools and gullies. Although this beach is considered safe for swimming, it is recommended that beachgoers only swim where and when a lifeguard is on duty.
Address: Saunders’ Rocks Beach, Cape Town
Places to eat in Sea Point
11. Jarryd’s Brunch & Bistro
In the centre of Sea Point is the all-day brunch establishment JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery. With all-day breakfast adore a leisurely brunch-filled morning with the ideal flat white, a breakfast mimosa, or a freshly squeezed juice.
Renowned for its eggs benedict, scrumptious breakfast bruschetta, let the morning dissolve into the afternoon. If eggs aren’t your thing, they also offer a wide variety of lunch-style house salads, burgers, and bagels that are available all day.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday, 7:30 am – 10:00 pm
Their service options: Dine-in, kerbside pickup
Contact: 021 023 3642
Address: 90 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
12. Scheckter’s Raw
Whether it’s time for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Toby Scheckter’s raw and vegan hotspot is the ideal pit stop for a dose of mind, body, and soul nourishment. You’ll be well-fed and amazed that healthy cuisine can taste this amazing, from mouthwatering organic matcha and pumpkin pancakes (served with vegan ice cream) to homemade nut milk, creative smoothies, burgers, and super-bowls packed with nutritious nutrition.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday, 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Their service options: Sit-in, Takeaway and Delivery
Contact: 067 019 7080
Address: 98 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
13. Strolla Restaurant & Bar
Just off the Promenade on Sea Point’s “golden mile,” Strolla entices with its laid-back vibe and five distinct dining areas. It’s the ideal area for a catch-up over coffee or a meal because it offers a break from the commotion of dog walkers, cyclists, and joggers
With a children’s menu and play area, kids are also welcome. You’ll be glad you took a stroll because of the light à la carte menu of favourites (from sushi and tapas to pizza and grills), as well as the excellent location.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 11 pm
Their service options: Sit-in, Takeaway and Delivery
Contact: 021 430 7778
Address: 309 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
14. NV-80
Taking the classic grill and bar to new heights, NV-80 creates the ideal hideaway for leisure, comfort, and great dining.
Cape Town is not known for its grill houses but NV-80 looks to change that.
Indulge in a dining experience with beautifully crafted meals prepared to perfection by top-class chefs.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 2:30 pm; 6 pm – 10 pm
Their service options: Dine-in, Takeaway
Contact: 021 439 7112
Address:The Point Mall Shopping Centre in Sea Point, 8, 76 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
15. Grand Pavilion
An elegant restaurant with stunning ocean views in the Sea Point neighbourhood of Cape Town will elevate your dining experience. The opulent dining area has a view of the Atlantic Ocean and the lively Promenade making it one of the best places to eat in Sea Point.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 2 am
Their service options: Dine-in, Takeaway
Contact: 021 206 6360
Address: 277 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Point
What is Sea Point known for?
The Sea Point promenade, which stretches for several kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, is perhaps Sea Point’s most famous landmark, along with its public swimming pool at the Bantry Bay end.
How did Sea Point get its name?
Sea Point was so named in 1776 when Sam Wallis, one of the commanders serving under Captain Cook, encamped his men there in order to avoid a smallpox epidemic.
