Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Western Cape February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Western Cape ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Western Cape Types of activities Where to stay [Western Cape travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Western-Cape.dx6051468) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090893/7f3281bd-6faa-4e56-a71d-0d5140f0b73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090895/c86999d4-f78b-435e-9820-5c12c2ce6e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626458709847/fa294d06-28ee-4b51-98c3-26a07e07de9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Camps Bay Beach Enjoy the glorious soft sand, deep blue water and sophisticated ambiance of Camps Bay Beach. This attractive beach fronts Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s most exclusive coastal suburbs. Mingle with the sun-kissed and well-heeled beachgoers, observe surfers and relax with a picnic while marveling at the spectacular natural setting. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Camps-Bay-Beach-Camps-Bay.d6169811.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) ### 2\. Table Mountain When you reach the top of Table Mountain, take a deep lungful of the crisp, mountain air more than 3,500 feet (1 kilometer) above sea level. Cast your eye out across Table Bay, with Cape Town and its curving coast stretching into the distance. The view is one of the most spectacular in the whole of Africa. Do note though that it can be considerably cooler at the summit. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Table-Mountain-Cape-Town.d6066731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Table Mountain featuring mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066731/24c241a4-40f5-4cd9-be6f-f30460560003.jpg) ### 3\. Boulders Beach At Boulders Beach, get ready to capture that perfect penguin photograph as members of the large, African penguin colony that inhabit these sands waddle their way to and from the ocean. Few places in the world offer such intimate encounters with these creatures. With safe swimming and stunning scenery on offer as well, Boulders Beach is well worth the 25-mile (40-kilometer) trip from Cape Town. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Boulders-Beach-Simons-Town.d6066759.Vacation-Attraction) ![Boulders Beach showing rocky coastline, a beach and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066759/84f64800-da9f-4376-8264-3275d0c0fbd4.jpg) ### 4\. Cape Town Stadium Cape Town Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena that dominates the landscape of Cape Town’s Green Point district. Built as a venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, today this 55,000-capacity stadium springs to life when it hosts regular soccer and rugby matches. Cape Town Stadium is also a location for performances by world-famous bands and musicians. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Stadium-Green-Point.d6130663.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130663/251cf144-6093-44f4-a6bb-ac6b190f0b72.jpg) ### 5\. Clifton Bay Beach Experience the pulsating heart of Cape Town’s beach scene at Clifton Bay Beach. Soak up the sun alongside a heady mix of tourists and the city’s beautiful people. Marvel at the views of rugged mountain peaks, including 2,195-feet (669-meter) tall Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles. Watch the luxury yachts bobbing in the piercing blue water of the Atlantic Ocean and gaze in awe at spectacular sunsets. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Clifton-Bay-Beach-Clifton.d6169809.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169809/4ab1ead0-4e1a-4a05-a4c9-5079ad69766b.jpg) ### 6\. Long Street Long Street is a historic avenue with diverse international restaurants and eclectic nightlife options. With its bookstores, second-hand shops and ethnic dining establishments, it has a bohemian atmosphere and an important place in local history. Hear how the theaters on this street are renowned for having put on anti-apartheid plays in the 1970s. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Street-Cape-Town-City-Centre.d6154976.Vacation-Attraction) ![Long Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154976/b78cbc54-bfa0-467d-904a-1f036918c625.jpg) ### 7\. Cape of Good Hope Stand at the top of the 650 foot (200 meter) high cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope and you can well imagine the trepidation felt by the early sailors who navigated this coast on their way to India. Look down to the crashing waves and swirling ocean currents. This is an awe-inspiring place, with wild ostriches, baboons and Cape zebras adding to the area’s rugged scenery. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Of-Good-Hope-Cape-Peninsula.d6066741.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape of Good Hope featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066741/8aaca11e-74c8-473c-978c-4deacc280df2.jpg) ## What to do in Western Cape --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Western Cape ![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. [](https://expedia.ca/Table-Mountain-Cape-Town.d6066731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Boulders Beach which includes rocky coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066759/a03333cc-544b-48bc-91ed-9e0a9110b468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boulders Beach Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions. [](https://expedia.ca/Boulders-Beach-Simons-Town.d6066759.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169809/4ab1ead0-4e1a-4a05-a4c9-5079ad69766b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Bay Beach Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Clifton-Bay-Beach-Clifton.d6169809.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130663/251cf144-6093-44f4-a6bb-ac6b190f0b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town Stadium Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Stadium-Green-Point.d6130663.Vacation-Attraction) ![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) ![Long Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066799/16a2b412-c1ef-4e29-aeab-89f2ab4fb4ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Long Street Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street. [](https://expedia.ca/Long-Street-Cape-Town-City-Centre.d6154976.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape of Good Hope featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066741/8aaca11e-74c8-473c-978c-4deacc280df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape of Good Hope Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Of-Good-Hope-Cape-Peninsula.d6066741.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spier Wine Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168399/cd37be98-c43f-4572-88ed-7418424828eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spier Wine Estate Enjoy food, wine and art and experience the majesty of birds of prey at one of the oldest wineries in South Africa. [](https://expedia.ca/Spier-Wine-Estate-Cape-Town.d6168399.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Western Cape ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197568/25a6fb98-23e8-475e-b1b3-ffd46ddfbcc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Explore the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, offering shopping, dining, and attractions like Battery Park, the 1882 clock tower, and Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Victoria-And-Alfred-Waterfront.dx6197568) ![Camps Bay featuring mountains, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500735/d6373b95-1e32-4126-8d1a-3f6a6a53f499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Camps Bay 4.5/5(6 area reviews) Affluent suburb with a picturesque bay, Camps Bay offers a variety of beaches, including the popular Camps Bay Beach and Glen Beach for surfing. Explore the open-air curio market at Koeël Bay and enjoy picnics at Oudekraal, all near hotels, restaurants, and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Camps-Bay.dx500735) ![Sea Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500117/9a98730f-b80f-4b4e-b0e3-7658fa8574f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sea Point 4.5/5(13 area reviews) Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Sea-Point.dx500117) ![Cape Town City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197560/26a5fd8f-ce9e-4f37-9a9e-d581dddee062.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cape Town City Centre 4/5(87 area reviews) Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Cape-Town-City-Centre.dx6197560) ![Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130663/251cf144-6093-44f4-a6bb-ac6b190f0b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Green Point 4.5/5(15 area reviews) Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Green-Point.dx500756) ![The Company Gardens in Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155003/54e92914-309c-4c28-b747-f9c282c5b345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Bowl The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-City-Bowl.dx6155003) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Western Cape ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197568/cd548aed-3840-4837-858a-4eb22ee19d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cape Town ![Redberry Farm as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225855/fad0e209-68b1-4421-ab35-76f4d3c33f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### George ![Oudtshoorn which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2716/8af1be2e-3c30-46ff-be18-9c84b9da957c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oudtshoorn ![Plettenberg Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2749/f2a21d90-ed06-4ee6-8356-5c711f9dde71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Plettenberg Bay ![Franschhoek showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972322/33d25152-4430-4ce2-a33b-acbb5d98bf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Franschhoek ![Stellenbosch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180553/2d3d6f0d-514f-4dcd-9e7d-a74c318eab81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stellenbosch ![Victoria Bay Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090887/820d5712-b9ef-416f-a7eb-6e69b689a0d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilderness ![Knysna Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090895/c86999d4-f78b-435e-9820-5c12c2ce6e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Knysna ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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