Title: Visit St. James: Best of St. James, Cape Town Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in St. James](https://expedia.ca/St-James-Cape-Town-Hotels.0-n6341775-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cape Town](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cape Town](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Activities)[St. James Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-James.d6341775.Car-Rental-Guide)[St. James Vacations](https://expedia.ca/St-James.d6341775.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St. James ## Cape Town ![Cape Town which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341775/89877793-f9b1-4b4e-be22-e581477d47ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Town which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341775/89877793-f9b1-4b4e-be22-e581477d47ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Town which includes a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341775/90b8feba-1862-43ad-85a1-52d7cab66052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. James featuring swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341775/2dbb49de-020f-4d63-9e90-eb439dbdc0f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. James which includes mountains, a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341775/9796a2b1-45a5-4def-ba02-adf0fd246818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit St. James Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cape Town travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town.dx6046820) #### Visit this laid-back beach village on Cape Town’s False Bay coastline for scenic walks, hikes in the Silvermine Nature Reserve and wildlife spotting. Set against a mountain backdrop and affording uninterrupted views of False Bay is the pretty seaside village of St. James. First inhabited by shipwrecked sailors, St. James attracts visitors with its family-friendly beach and colonial architecture, wildlife spotting, coastal walks and hikes to viewpoints. The small beach is a focal point of the village and its colourful Victorian beach huts make a beautiful photograph with the mountain in the background. A tidal pool toward the south end of the beach offers a safe swimming environment and generally warmer water than the surrounding ocean. Kids can enjoy exploring the rock pools and looking for sea creatures. From June to November it’s possible to spot southern right whales from the beach. Walk north from the village along a coastal pathway to the beachside suburb Muizenberg. Watch surfers and fisherman and spot seals playing on the rocks. Keep an eye out for colonial-era houses, including the 19th-century St. James Cottage. It’s said that during the Anglo-Boer War, the cottage’s owner hid prisoners of war in the loft and then aided in their escape across the bay. Along St. James main road you’ll find a handful of bars, restaurants and galleries. Stop by the Artvark Gallery to see sculpture, ceramic and steelwork displays as well as photography and painting exhibitions. Continue walking until you reach Kalk Bay, a village known for its cafés, bookstores and antique shops. Go to the harbour to arrange a boat trip to Seal Island, home to a large colony of seals. From April to August you might also see great white sharks. For more views of False Bay, follow the hiking trails that lead from Boyes Drive into the Silvermine Nature Reserve. The trails pass forest and orchards, waterfalls and interesting rock formations. Visit the official website of Table Mountain National Park for more information St. James is a 30-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre. Street parking is free. A fun way to get here is on the Atlantic Rail steam train that travels between Cape Town and Simon’s Town. Find full details on the train’s official website. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066811/313e40ae-ecdf-40a9-b66a-39dd47dbd07a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town International Convention Centre Learn about the events happening at Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-International-Convention-Centre-Cape-Town-City-Centre.d6066811.Vacation-Attraction) ![Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169811/4053e6aa-5f11-49d9-afb8-6c3a40b1e170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camps Bay Beach See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Camps-Bay-Beach-Camps-Bay.d6169811.Vacation-Attraction) ![Table Mountain featuring mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066731/24c241a4-40f5-4cd9-be6f-f30460560003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Table Mountain One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast. 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Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Simons-Town.dx6060275) ![Groot Constantia Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066813/f3dd8b26-bf21-49af-bed8-7ba40a94feb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Constantia Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Klein Constantia Wine Estate while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Constantia.dx500754) ![Hout Bay Beach showing general coastal views, rocky coastline and hiking or walking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066763/908e35dd-4590-40b4-93a3-1ce388d6574e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hout Bay 5/5(2 area reviews) Seafood restaurants, seaside views, and waterfront views are some highlights of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring. 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