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Suburb in Western Cape, South Africa
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Fish Hoek (Afrikaans for "Fisherman's Corner") is a picturesque town situated about halfway down the Cape Peninsula, between Cape Town and Simon's Town. It is well known for its beach, which gets jam-packed on sunny days.
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Monkeys, birds, camel rides and a snake park as well as several restaurants and craft shops.
In 1926/7 Victor Peers and his son Bertram excavated the cave now known as Schildersgat, which later became known as Peers Cave. They found many stone tools and the remains of nine people, one of whom became famous as Fish Hoek Man. The skull has the largest brain area of any skull of its age found up until that time, and has been dated at 12,000 years old. In January 1941 Peers Cave was declared a National Monument. The location affords beautiful views across the peninsula to both oceans from across the valley and a peep into stone-age history.
Excellent family restaurant.
Light meals and cakes.
Indian food with a selection of curries, including South Africa's own bunny chows.
Sandwiches, muffins, fruit salad, yoghurt.
Coffee shop and bakery.
Sit down, take-away and delivery 7 days a week.
Light meals.
Part of the popular "Spur" franchise.
Coffee shop and light meals.
Formerly just a quiet restaurant and coffee shop, it is now a busy popular pub with live entertainment some weekends.
The most fantastic fish and chips take-ways in the south peninsula. Always popular with locals. Closed on Sundays.
Seafood.
Chinese food.
Probably the oldest surviving restaurant in Fish Hoek, serving Italian pizza and pasta.
In the Pride Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary (formerly called Solole Game Reserve).
Coffee shop.
Thai, Chinese and Japanese food. Warm welcome. Excellent set menu available (ask for it).
Hamburgers, chips, etc.
Pizza, take-away and delivery.
Inside (upstairs on the first floor) the well-known AP Jones department store.
Fabulous views of False Bay. Service is sometimes a bit slow, particularly in summer and over holidays, but the food is excellent with a broad menu and the prices are inexpensive.
Breakfast, light lunches, Sunday roasts.
4-star self catering or B&B accommodation in Fish Hoek. Since 1901, when Hester de Villiers opened her home to guest accommodation, Fish Hoek has remained, with its situation and views, a beacon of extraordinary accommodation. A Whale of a Time continues the tradition, offering superior self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation.
Luxury hotel and conference centre across the road from Fish Hoek beach. 26 rooms.
Luxury self-catering apartments. Tudor House is perched on the hillside above False Bay and has stupendous views looking north over the sea.
Situated against the mountainside with beautiful views of the valley below, this secluded, tranquil family home offers two guest bedrooms, free WiFi, and a continental breakfast.
A reasonably-priced B&B with 4 rooms with a wonderful view from the mountain. Guests must be older than 12 years old and accessibility is limited due to the stairs.
Large second-hand bookshop with a good range.
By train
MetroRail operates frequent and reliable trains on the Southern Line from Cape Town to Simon's Town via Fish Hoek.
By bus
Golden Arrow operates frequent buses to Fish Hoek along the Main Road (M4) from Muizenberg to the north and Simon's Town to the south.
Fish Hoek "town centre" (the area around the beach, Main Road and train station) is small enough that it can all be covered on foot very easily.
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