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Suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Kalk Bay is a small fishing harbour along the east coast of the Cape Peninsula to the south of Cape Town. It has become a very hip and trendy place, with a fine selection of restaurants, coffee shops and bistros, and a number of eclectic, alternative shops along the Main Road on either side of the train station.
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Brad's Bistro
Cosy indoors section with fireplace in winter and a garden and breakfast bar outside with magnificent sea views - separated from the ocean only by the railway line. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Excellent value for money.
An ever-popular complex of restaurants and pubs.
Coffee shop and artisan bakery.
French-style coffee and pancakes on a shady outside deck with magnificent views over False Bay
Mexican and vegetarian food in an eclectic setting.
Seafood with sea-spray hitting the windows; expensive but delicious.
Take-away fish and chips fresh from the sea.
Coffee shop and artisan deli - organic food only.
Fabulous views of False Bay.
A perennial favourite, with a bakery, early-morning breakfasts, lunch and dinner.
Pizza, pasta and Lavazza coffee.
Open-air coffee shop, closed in winter.
Bakery and coffee shop.
4-star guesthouse.
Backpacker's accommodation for women only. Call to confirm availability.
Positioned on the mountainside directly overlooking Kalk Bay harbour and False Bay.
Directly above the sea, overlooking False Bay.
Innovative jewellery design in silver, gold and platinum with a strong focus on South African gemstones.
South African brands and designs only.
By train
MetroRail operates frequent and regular trains to Kalk Bay from Cape Town via Muizenberg (to the north) and Simon's Town via Fish Hoek (to the south) every day.
Kalk Bay is small enough that you can cover the entire village on foot with ease.
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