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Cape Town City Centre
THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD
 Camps Bay, Bantry Bay, Llandudno and Clifton are the suburbs of
foreign house prices. The impressive apartment blocks built into the
mountain sides and the old cottages above the fabulous Clifton
Beaches have been snapped up by overseas buyers. Expect to see jet
skis on the roof garages. Clifton is very sheltered and the perfect
place for a picnic at sunset. Camps Bay is picturesque and there are
some excellent restaurants and cafés. This is the place to hang out
and be cool, but you will be very cool indeed if you try to swim in
the sea; the arctic currents don't know they've reached Africa.
Sea Point/Greenpoint are a little crazy. The Sea Point Promenade is
the best microcosm of humanity you could hope to find. Roller
bladers, women in saris, guys rugby training, older women with small
dogs—it's all here. The mountain backdrop, tall apartments and the
open lawns along the crashing sea—it's a perfect place for a sunset
walk. The main road has every kind of shop and plenty of
restaurants. There is also a small "red light" aspect too. A lively,
slightly seedy area, perhaps best compared with Bayswater/Paddington
in London. It's worth a visit and many hotels, B&Bs and hostels of
all standards are easily found off Main road.
 WATERFRONT
The old docks have been excellently converted into the Victoria and
Alfred Waterfront, a very large complex of hotels, restaurants and
bars, shops (galore), cinemas (including IMAX), two craft markets
and a truly wonderful aquarium. Here you will also find numerous
companies offering boat trips, including the Robben Island Ferry,
and fun things such as jet skis and helicopter trips. The
information desks are helpful and there is VAT refund too. It is a
very easy and secure place with lots to do; but just a word on
prices, you can find most things cheaper elsewhere, especially
jewellery.
CITY CENTRE
 All the diversity of Cape Town is meshed into the city centre. It is
a surprisingly small area and is best covered on foot - but be
prepared to fend off hawkers and some street children. Keep your
wits and your wallet about you and don't stay out after dark. St.
George's Mall and Greenmarket Square are the undisputed heart of
Cape Town; abuzz with vibes, sounds and crafts of Africa, all mixed
up with European heritage. In contrast, The Company Gardens are
beautifully peaceful and historically very interesting: Take a walk
along Government Avenue, past Parliament, and spend some time in the
SA Museum; it is great fun. The Mount Nelson hotel is at the top—the
perfect place for high tea.
It is worth driving around the Grand Parade: The Castle and the City
Hall are important buildings, and Adderley Street also has many of
the grandest buildings in Cape Town. Just above the city centre is
the Bo-Kaap - see the brightly coloured homes and notice the Malay
influences.
At night, the centre empties out of all but street people; it is
best seen by day. The exception is the top of Long Street which is
abuzz with nightlife, and check out the cafés and restaurants of
upper Kloof Street nearby in Gardens.
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