SEA POINT

Sea Point is the most densely populated suburb of Cape Town with hotels and apartments all along the high rise seafront. Joggers, roller-bladers and dog walkers take their sport along the wide promenade while one block back, the Main Road provides restaurants, take-aways and shops.

Sea Point has one or two small sandy coves but the coastline is mostly rocky with deep kelp seaweed beds. It has a couple of tidal pools, one of which is totally secluded country.

Sea Point and Green Point

Up to the thirties, Sea Point was a little seaside resort out of town, where affluent Capetonian citizens had their holiday and weekend homes. From the fifties on, highrising apartment houses were erected. Similar to Hillbrow and Johannesburg, it was regarded to be chic - á la New York - to live in a high building.

Sea Point has a different face nowadays. "Upper Sea Point", on the slopes of the Signal Hill is characterised by expensive private mansions. Down at the sea promenade you find a long row of luxury apartment blocks. In between lies the Main Road with pubs, music clubs, coffeeshops and some good restaurants like the Chinese Mr Chan or bistros like the lively New York Bagel.

The promenade of Sea Point, which stretches to Mouille Point is also very popular. It is a jogger's mile and many people meet here for a walk and a talk. The beaches in Sea Point are not very good for swimming. The surf is too powerful and the coast too rocky. But there is the huge seawater swimming pool.

The neighbouring suburb of Green Point is famous for its big Sunday market; a fleamarket with thousands of stalls around the stadium. Mainly African arts & crafts are being sold here.

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES

Sea Point - Central Cape Town
Sea Point sparkles in Summer but nothing can beat the spectacle of the mighty Atlantic pounding the seashore during the Winter months. The Sea Point Promenade is a popular attraction for walkers and joggers and is enjoyed all year round. Protected from the wind during the Summer months, Sea Point is the place to be for wonderful sunsets, swimming and tanning.

Activities
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Water Sports
• Swimming
• Diving

ATTRACTIONS

The Beach Front Promenade

Sea Point Beach Front
For gentle strolls or brisk walks along the sea-front, this Promenade is popular with residents and visitors alike.

The City's Cosmopolitan Lifestyle
The City Central area offers a wide range of attractions and activites and the visitor can experience the Mother City at her best!

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