The main attraction in Fish Hoek is the beautiful warm water beach where families can enjoy spending lazy summer days. There is a kids jungle gym and restaurant located right on the beachfront with various activities including the local fishermen who trek on the beach every morning, the hobby cats and kayaks that launch from here, the local Nippers and Lifesavers who often hold tournaments and exhibitions, and of course whale watching between July and November each year. The Southern Right Whales migrate into the sheltered bay to calve and one can get the most spectacular, up close, views of these majestic creatures and their newborns.

 

 

Aside from the beach, Fish Hoek offers a relaxed shopping atmosphere along its Main Road which you can stroll down to get curios, and everyday necessities. There are plenty of restaurant and takeaway options including Spur, St Elmos, Scooters, KFC, Chinese Emporium, and more. There are also internet cafes, cute coffee shops, and even an indoor market every Saturday morning. Travelling towards the other end of Fish Hoek, you will get to Longbeach Mall if you want to go to the movies, shops for clothes and shoes or various other items.

 

 

If you love nature, Fish Hoek offers you some extremely interesting outdoor options. There are plenty of hiking trails taking you up to the top of the mountains that hug the Fish Hoek Valley. Peers Cave is a must see! This is where the oldest human skull was discovered along with beads and other artifacts. It was declared a National Monument in 1949, and the skull was found to data back 15 thousand years.

 

The Silvermine Bird Sanctuary and Nature Reserve is also a great place to take a relaxing stroll where you can spot some fascinating birds and creatures including the rare and endangered Western Leopard Toad.

 

 

Fish Hoek is situated close to other Cape Town attractions including Cape Point and Boulder’s Beach in Simon’s Town. From Fish Hoek you have easy access to Chapman’s Peak Drive where you can take a short trip to Hout Bay and enjoy the marvelous scenery along the way. Fish Hoek is also an ideal spot if you are visiting the Cape to tour the Wine Routes. Cape Point wines are located close by, and you can also get to the Constantia Wine Route easily over Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road). Along Main Road and through Muizenberg, you can also reach Baden Powell Drive which will take you to all the famous wineries making up the Stellenbosch Wine Route. You can also go shark cage diving in the bay launching from Simon’s Town, which makes for an exciting trip to the Fairest Cape.

 

 

If you are interested in moving to Fish Hoek, there are plenty of beautiful homes to choose from on the mountainside or in the avenues. This is a great place to move to for families as there are excellent schools including pre, primary and the prestigious Fish Hoek High School, a good hospital, library, clinic, private doctors, and other amenities.

 

Fish Hoek is a perfect place to visit, whether you come with your entire family, or just for a romantic getaway. Self catering holiday accommodation in Fish Hoek is plentiful, with some of the most amazing views in the Cape. In fact, many people who enjoy a vacation to Fish Hoek, often end up buying property here so that they can return each year. Find out more about our Fish Hoek holiday accommodation and contact us to make a booking.