It’s hard to believe that retro Kalk Bay is actually part of Cape Town. The pace differs – interesting people stroll along the wharf and browse the quirky shops, relaxed citizens sip on superb Cape Wines and cold beers while surfers ride the breakers and in season Southern Right Whales grace the shoreline. The mood of Kalk Bay differs from Cape Town – there is a holiday atmosphere and fishermen ply the waters constantly whatever the time of day or season. 

This fishing village, with a natural harbour is a buzz with local fisherman, bohemian shopping, antiques, crafts and superb restaurants. You’ll have to ask the locals politely for their favourite place to eat as there are some closely guarded secrets in Kalk Bay.  If you stay on the Cape Point Route long enough you can arrange to go out on a traditional Kalk Bay fishing trip, who leave the harbour in the early morning and return with shouts of “Hottentot, kabeljou, Red Roman” or the appropriate catch of the day.

Kalk Bay is one of Cape Town’s trendiest seaside villages and reflects a cosmopolitan heritage and a long fishing history. There is a bohemian arty vibe, a growing nightlife, with great theatre and the art, architecture and cuisine are much sought after. 

Kalk Bay is also a hub of outdoor action – from sea fishing to angling; one of the best reefs in Cape Town for surfers and the fascinating Kalk Bay caves for land and foot adventures.

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Kalk Bay Accommodation:
A great base from which to explore the Cape Point Route with easy access to the wine lands and Cape Town.

Kalk Bay Restaurants:
Kalk Bay has superb eateries. Stay for breakfast, lunch or dinner but ask a local for tips.

Kalk Bay Harbour:
Visit this picturesque fishing harbour especially when the boats come in with a catch and buy the freshest fish in town or better yet go out early on a traditional fishing trip.

Kalk Bay Shopping:
Kalk Bay Main Road offers a variety of arts & crafts, pottery, fashion clothing, unusual antiques, book stores, jewellery stores, curios and bric-a-brac shops set in an old world charm. A shopper’s paradise.

Kalk Bay Theatre:
An intimate theatre which hosts interactive plays between dinner and dessert. Live music and poetry are also on stage.

Historic Sites:
Holy Trinity church was built in 1873. Also visit the Kalk Bay Mosque, which was built by the Malaysian community in the late 1800’s.

Kalk Bay Caves:
For one of the best walks in the Cape Peninsula and an enthralling cave experience.

Surfing:
Kalk bay reef has consistent left – breaking waves for winter surfing as well as summer swells.