Guidebook for Observatory and Cape Town
Observatory
Observatory is a great starting point for travellers, incl. adventure, events, work, shopping and entertainment. We are centrally located to everything you would want to do in and around Cape Town.
The Liesbeeck river runs along one of the main roads into Observatory from the N2 (airport) aptly named, Liesbeeck Park Way. It is a great place to run or cycle, get some exercise or to picnic and just sit and stare at Devil's Peak, on the side of Table Mountain, or.... to just watch the world go past. It is 5 minutes away and around the corner from our house in Observatory.
Liesbeek Park Way
Liesbeek Park WayThe Liesbeeck river runs along one of the main roads into Observatory from the N2 (airport) aptly named, Liesbeeck Park Way. It is a great place to run or cycle, get some exercise or to picnic and just sit and stare at Devil's Peak, on the side of Table Mountain, or.... to just watch the world go past. It is 5 minutes away and around the corner from our house in Observatory.
Entertainment & Activities
The Victoria Alfred Waterfront is a great place to spend a day and the Two Oceans Aquarium is right there. It has many amazing sea creatures, sharks, turtles, exotic fish and it's super entertaining. And,... we found Nemo there! The Victoria Alfred Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium is 11km (20 minute drive) away from our home in Observatory.
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Dock RoadThe Victoria Alfred Waterfront is a great place to spend a day and the Two Oceans Aquarium is right there. It has many amazing sea creatures, sharks, turtles, exotic fish and it's super entertaining. And,... we found Nemo there! The Victoria Alfred Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium is 11km (20 minute drive) away from our home in Observatory.
Parks & Nature
It is breathtaking to be at the foot of a towering mountain with so many plants and trees to marvel at. There are also two restaurants and live concerts are often hosted on the sprawling lawns in the open air. Stunning!
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveIt is breathtaking to be at the foot of a towering mountain with so many plants and trees to marvel at. There are also two restaurants and live concerts are often hosted on the sprawling lawns in the open air. Stunning!
Shopping
Revolution Records has a huge selection of CD's and Vinyl Records. They are one of the few surviving record shops in Cape Town. They also buy second hand CD's and Records.
Revolution Records
73 Lower Main RdRevolution Records has a huge selection of CD's and Vinyl Records. They are one of the few surviving record shops in Cape Town. They also buy second hand CD's and Records.
If you're into making your own clothes and looking for true colourful african fabrics then you have to stop by Mnandi Textiles. Mnandi Textiles in Observatory, Cape Town. Great for shweshwe fabric and ready made garments.
Mnandi Textiles
90 Station RdIf you're into making your own clothes and looking for true colourful african fabrics then you have to stop by Mnandi Textiles. Mnandi Textiles in Observatory, Cape Town. Great for shweshwe fabric and ready made garments.
Essentials
Not the cheapest in town but they are in the heart of Observatory and often have great specials. Very convenient, an 10 minute-walk from our house.
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Kwikspar - Observatory
67 Station RdNot the cheapest in town but they are in the heart of Observatory and often have great specials. Very convenient, an 10 minute-walk from our house.
Not our favourite PnP store but they are just up the road on the Main Road in Observatory.
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Pick n Pay Family Observatory
Not our favourite PnP store but they are just up the road on the Main Road in Observatory.
Getting Around
Although I can't really vouch for their service and the quality of their cars, we see many young people in Observatory renting from Rentacheapie. The cheaper cars for rent are mostly old VW Golfs but they also have many other car makes to choose from.
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Rentacheapie Car Hire
30 Marine DrAlthough I can't really vouch for their service and the quality of their cars, we see many young people in Observatory renting from Rentacheapie. The cheaper cars for rent are mostly old VW Golfs but they also have many other car makes to choose from.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cape Town City Centre and The Victoria Alfred Waterfront is 15 minutes drive away from our home in Observatory. It is so easy to call an Uber and go out partying or dining in Cape Town. We have some amazing restaurants with excellent food quality and lots of varieties.
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Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town City Centre and The Victoria Alfred Waterfront is 15 minutes drive away from our home in Observatory. It is so easy to call an Uber and go out partying or dining in Cape Town. We have some amazing restaurants with excellent food quality and lots of varieties.