Walks · Our pick in Cape Town

The Sea Point Promenade

Walk·Sea Point

On foot

About The Sea Point Promenade

The Sea Point Promenade runs along the Atlantic from the lighthouse at Mouille Point past Sea Point to Bantry Bay: lawns, rock pools, public art and the whole city out walking, running and cycling at sunset.

Why it's on our list

  • Sunset
  • Flat and easy

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Sea Point Promenade before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Sea Point Promenade are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest MyCiTi stops

  1. Sea Point HighMyCiTi350 m5 min walk
  2. FirmountMyCiTi400 m5 min walk
  3. CamberwellMyCiTi550 m7 min walk

Key sights

  1. The V&A Waterfront2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Robben Island boats3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Zeitz MOCAA3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
  4. The Table Mountain cableway4.1 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. Kirstenbosch9.2 kmCar or taxi 27 min
  6. Cape Town International Airport21 kmCar or taxi 55 min
  7. Cape Point51 kmCar or taxi 127 min

Railway stations

  1. Cape Town station3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 14 min

Location

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