Gyms and trainers in Sea Point: BUC, SWEAT 1000 and who to book
The best gym in Sea Point is BUC Fitness Club at The Point, with SWEAT 1000 classes in the same building. Hours, prices and the trainer to book.
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Cape Town, the way we live it
Where we swim, eat, hike and dance in Cape Town, and what to wear to each. Written in Sea Point by Max and the studio.
What to wear to the Cape Town Met
How to dress for the Cape Town Met at Kenilworth: the theme, hats and fascinators, shoes for the grass, and what we s...
What to wear in Cape Town, month by month
A month-by-month guide to Cape Town weather and what to wear: warm dry summers, wet mild winters and a wind you alway...
The Cape Town summer calendar 2026 to 2027, and what to wear to each
Every big Cape Town summer date from November 2026 to April 2027, which ones are confirmed, and one outfit line for e...
Date night in Sea Point and the City Bowl: 12 tables we book
Twelve date night tables in Sea Point and the City Bowl, from FYN, Eat Out Restaurant of the Year 2026, to a sunset t...
Cape Town beaches: which one for what
Which Cape Town beach for what: the 8 Blue Flag beaches for 2026/27, wind shelter, water temperature, steps and parking.
A day in the winelands: Constantia, Franschhoek or Stellenbosch
Constantia, Franschhoek or Stellenbosch: drive times, 13 estates and what each is known for, booking tips and how to ...
Cape Town weekend markets: days, hours and where to go
Nine Cape Town markets with days, hours, parking and what to expect, including the new OZCF site at the V&A Water...
The best sunset spots in Cape Town, free and with a drink
Six free places to watch the sun go down, nine bars to do it with a drink, and sunset times from October to March.
Cape Town tidal pools and sea swims, Atlantic and False Bay
Tidal pools and sea swims on both Cape Town coasts, from Saunders Rock to St James, with water temperatures, surf spo...
Where to play padel in Cape Town
Where to play padel in Cape Town, indoor and outdoor, from four indoor courts on Bree Street to outdoor courts in Cam...
Reformer pilates in Cape Town: the studios worth booking
Where to book reformer pilates across Cape Town, from Sculpt on Strand Street to Core Pilates in Upper Claremont, sor...
The best hikes in Cape Town, from Lion's Head to Kasteelspoort
Ten Cape Town hikes with start points, distances, times and fees, from a sunset Lion's Head to the Kasteelspoort loop...
Cafés to work from in Cape Town
Ten Cape Town cafés where a laptop is welcome, with Wi-Fi notes, the quietest hours and what to order while you work.
Where to brunch in Cape Town: the Amaya list
Our list of the best brunch in Cape Town: Sea Point, Camps Bay, the City Bowl and the southern suburbs, with what to ...
The best coffee in Cape Town, by neighbourhood
Where to drink the best coffee in Cape Town, from Sea Point and Hout Bay to the City Bowl, Woodstock and the southern...
Linen vs satin: which Amaya fabric for which Cape Town occasion
Linen for the beach and daytime, satin for indoors and after dark, bijou knit for the suitcase and the wind, cotton f...
Reformer, run club, sea dip: the Atlantic Seaboard movement guide
On Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard a week of movement runs like this: reformer at The Movement Lab in Sea Point or at V...
Best matcha in Sea Point and Green Point: what we drink before the studio
The best matcha in Sea Point is at Nice To Matcha, Ceremony Matcha Bar, Cova Matcha and Coffee and Love Matcha, and i...
Matric dance dresses in Cape Town: the non-ballgown guide
A matric dance dress in Cape Town does not have to be a ballgown. A satin slip with 1 statement earring, a bias-cut m...
The perfect Sea Point to Camps Bay day
The perfect Sea Point to Camps Bay day runs from 06:45 to sunset: a reformer class at The Movement Lab on Main Road, ...
What to wear in Cape Town in December and January: the honest packing list
Pack for 26 to 27°C days, a strong afternoon wind and evenings that cool fast: 2 dresses that go from beach to dinner...
What to wear to a Cape Town wedding, by venue
For a Cape Town wedding, wear a midi or maxi in a fabric that moves and does not crease, choose a block heel or a fla...
Cape Town's dress labels to know in 2026: an honest list
Cape Town has 12 independent dress labels worth knowing in 2026: Sitting Pretty, Hannah Lavery, Me&B, Good Good G...