Best spots for sundowners on the Cape Point Route

If you are not sure what to do for Valentine’s Day and haven’t arranged a restaurant booking, why not head for one of the fabulous sundowner spots to watch the sun set with friends or a loved one.

On the Cape Point Route, the sun sets on the Atlantic Seaboard and with a combination of mountain and sea as the backdrop, you can’t get more romantic. Alternatively pick a sundowner spot on the False Bay coastline and watch the glow in the sky and the moon rise! Just as spectacular as watching the sun set.

So find yourself a secluded spot with a view and have a fabulous evening! The sun is due to set at 19:40 today and the weather is perfect!

Our pick of the top sundowner spots this Valentines’ Day.

From the mountainside
• Chapman’s Peak Drive – find a view point along the scenic coastal drive or if you are slightly more energetic, walk up to the peak for sensational views! Hot tip – take a torch or flashlight for the walk down! Toll road charge for light motor vehicles is R30.
• Silvermine Nature Reserve: A relatively short walk will lead you to the panoramic view of the Atlantic Seaboard with spectacular views of Hout Bay in particular. Entry point is on Ou Kaapse Weg (M64) and a small fee is charged (R20 for adults and R10 for children). The reserve is open from 7am to 6pm in summer.

From the Beach:
• Hout Bay Beach – mesmerizing views from the beach. The bay is surrounded by mountains with the distinctive Sentinel Peak so Hout Bay Beach is spectacular for sunsets and sundowners...and no walking required!
• Noordhoek Beach – with long stretches of white sand it’s easy to find a spot with no-one nearby and the expanse of ocean is perfect to watch the sun set. Tuck yourself on the rocks at the base of Chapman’s Peak Drive if there is any wind.
• Scarborough Beach – turn right at the stop street in Scarborough to head to the beach. Large, uncrowded and you’ll likely be entertained by evening surfers or kitesurfers.
• Misty Cliffs Beach – there won’t be loads of tourists on this wild beauty of a beach on the way to Scarborough. Part of a conservation village so well worth the stop.

Something Different:
• Slangkoppunt Lighthouse in Kommetjie – whilst you won’t actually be at the top for sunset, it’s worth going a little earlier to take in the view and then having watching the sunset from the rocks in front of the lighthouse.
• Hang out with the penguins at Boulders Beach. Penguins mate for life so great little critters for inspiration this Valentine’s Day!
• Get active – go for a sunset sea kayak or a bike ride or a sunset horse ride on Noordhoek Beach!

Sunset venues:
• The Brass Bell in Kalk Bay – one of Cape Town’s historical drinking establishments set on the waters edge.
• Polana in Kalk Bay – you just don’t get better than a cocktail from a restaurant on the rocks whilst watching locals fish off the harbour wall.
• Monkey Valley Resort in Noordhoek - the view of Noordhoek Beach from the wooden deck of the resort is hard to beat. Excellent for watching the sun set.
• Skebanga’s Pub at the Red Herring in Noordhoek – another great view over Noordhoek Beach with a chilled atmosphere.
• The Lookout Deck in Hout Bay – wooden deck overlooking Hout Bay harbour and fab cocktails.
• Fish Hoek Galley – on the beach in Fish Hoek – experience the glow of the sunset from the beach and value-for-money meals!

Whatever you do or wherever you go – enjoy!

Cape Point Route can assist with accommodation, activities, attractions, restaurants, venues, shops, tours or packages on the Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa.
Check out the romantic packages offered by Cape Point Route for some ideas.

Images:
1. Flock of Birds at Sunset on the Cape Point Route - photographer Brett Cole
2. Cape Point route sunset - photographer Brett Cole
3. Sunset on Chapman's Peak Drive, overlooking Hout Bay - photographer Jeremy Jowell.
4. African Penguins at Boulders Beach - photographer Jacques Marais.
5. Sunset Sea Kayak on the Cape Point Route - photographer Jacques Marais