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 ![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 4.5/5(37 reviews) 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 4.5/5(80 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(8 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(68 reviews) 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 5/5(1 review) 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) ![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 4.5/5(37 reviews) 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) ### Things to do ![Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3590418/0abb8366-e180-42d7-a6fb-8131e58ef1b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour CA $139 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/boulders-beach-penguins-and-seal-island-boat-trip-half-day-tour.a3590418.activity-details) ![From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48093614/f9dffd35-8554-404a-b47a-3917457b1fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour CA $11 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-cape-town-glass-bottom-boat-seal-watching-tour.a48093614.activity-details) ![Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48176795/ed86fc47-ad15-443d-bec2-de1331aa5558.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel CA $102 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-town-great-african-sea-forest-guided-snorkel.a48176795.activity-details) ![Kayak to the penguins in Simons Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274464/59ed13ae-26ca-461e-b472-fc9c3eebd52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kayak to the penguins in Simons Town CA $50 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kayak-to-the-penguins-in-simons-town.a45274464.activity-details) ![Group eating at a table with haystack benches at a market in Cape Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450462/5bbcb0ee-da24-4340-8ead-584ebba41b45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town Half Day Food Markets and Greenmarket Square Experience CA $83 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-town-half-day-food-markets-and-greenmarket-square-experience.a450462.activity-details) ![Cape Town: Skeleton Gorge and Kirstenbosch Gardens Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48177070/33408933-abbb-4d24-acf7-7406a556d61f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town: Skeleton Gorge and Kirstenbosch Gardens Hike CA $89 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-town-skeleton-gorge-and-kirstenbosch-gardens-hike.a48177070.activity-details) [See all activities in Cape Town](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## St. James Hotel Deals ![ONOMO Hotel Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27820000/27811500/27811489/69f17efb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ONOMO Hotel Waterfront 24 Alfred Street, V& A Waterfront Cape Town Western Cape CA $118 CA $138 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews) We found everything well organised staff were super friendly the use of being able to leave luggage was also a benefit. There is nothing that I could think of that was not catered also accessibility of the waterfront Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=27811489&PinnedHotelID=27811489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) ![Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6159200/6159101/b0b53c1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport 15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape CA $270 CA $316 total Jan 31 - Feb 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Everything about this hotel is to be recommended. The room was very clean, the beds comfortable. We had an excellent sleep after a long flight. The shuttle bus from the airport was easy to find and runs until the last KLM flight arrives. The hotel also runs a shuttle every 30 mins to the V&A Waterfront, ... Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=6159101&PinnedHotelID=6159101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) ![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/1f0fe700_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape CA $86 CA $100 total Feb 14 - Feb 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,064 reviews) A special thanks to Shaun who sorted out a problem for me and was helpful throughout. What a shame you have to risk life and limb getting from the airport and back on foot.Definitely something needs to be sorted!!! Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=8404390&PinnedHotelID=8404390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) ![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Cape Town 1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape CA $291 CA $338 total Jan 30 - Jan 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) The city was as beautiful as advertised Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=3016361&PinnedHotelID=3016361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/e23bd104_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape CA $306 CA $356 total Feb 28 - Mar 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (674 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=29305328&PinnedHotelID=29305328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) ![The Commodore Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83800/83744/519fe904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Commodore Hotel Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape CA $301 CA $350 total Feb 28 - Mar 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (928 reviews) Lovely room, good facilities and lovely ool Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=83744&PinnedHotelID=83744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341775) [See all 5,731 properties in St. James](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6341775) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hout-Bay.dx500786) ![Incredible scenic route](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/210d0c7b-d966-4ad1-8322-c7e3566cd93f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bakoven Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Bakoven.dx3000446298) ![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) ![Panorama of the east side of table mountain and the forest of the botanical garden Kirstenbosch, treetop path, Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126542/58ffa70d-1f6b-46f3-b97c-a2f25cd8a9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gardens The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip. 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