Mouille Point
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Located between the V & A Waterfront and Sea Point, Mouille Point is an abound of apartments overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island and Lions Head. The promenade stretches along the beachfront, and is great for rollerblading, jogging or a sunset stroll. Mouille Point’s landmark is its lighthouse, which was the first lighthouse in South Africa, built in 1924. It is still operational and can be visited during the week from 9am to 3pm.
Mouille Point Shops
You will need to head to the Waterfront or Sea Point for most shops although there is a 24 petrol station with convenience store, a pharmacy and liquor store on Beach Road. There is also a great deli called Newport Deli.
Mouille Point Restaurants
There are a number of fine restaurants located on Beach Road, all with great views over the sea and Robben Island. If you’re looking for night life head to nearby Green Point or De Waterkant.
Newport Market and Deli
A light, airy deli, great for lunches and light snacks. It offers coffees, smoothies, excellent sandwiches, salads and some hot dishes as well as yummy cakes. Open 7 days a week, 8am – 7pm. 47 Beach Road.Tel (021) 439 1538
Theo’s Grill Butcher and Seafood Market
Superb steaks and seafood with a great a outdoor seating area. Open for Lunches Sunday to Friday 12h00 – 15h30 and Dinners 18h00 – 23h00, 7 days and week. 163 Beach Road. Tel (021) 439 3494
Wakame
Best known for its sushi but also offers seafood, fusion and other Asian dishes. It is open for Lunches 12h00 – 15h00 and Dinners 18h30 – 23h30. Corner of Beach and Surrey Road. Tel (021) 433 2377.
Mouille Point Beaches
There are no beaches in Mouille Point. Your closest bit of sand is just along the road in Sea Point, or head to nearby Clifton.
For the whole family there is a mini golf located on the promenade. Tel. (021) 434 4605. Just next to this is there is a kiddies Blue Train, which chugs along tracks close to the beach. All ages are welcome. It is open Monday to Friday 15h00 – 17h00, Saturday and Sunday 11h00 – 17h00. Cost is R4 for a ride; infants under six months go free. Tel (021) 434 8537.
Mouille Point Sports
For those wishing to play some golf, try the Metropolitan Golf Course (currently under construction). Although not one of the most attractive golf courses in Cape Town, it has a great location in Moullie Point, close to the city centre and Atlantic seaboard and has great views of Table Mountain. 9 hole course with fairly even terrain and well placed bunkers and water hazards. The club house has a nice atmosphere and visitors are welcome. There is also a driving range. Fritz Sonnenberg Road Tel (021) 434 9582/434 7808 (check)
For those feeling active, there is Point Virgin Active gym located in Bill Peters Drive, 5 minutes walk from Beach Road. Visitors are welcome.Facilities include tennis courts, indoor pool, squash, toning and cardio circuits, free weights, aerobics, as well as sauna, sunbed, steambath and beauty therapy. It is open from 05h00 – 22h00 Monday to Thursday, 05h00 – 21h00 Fridays and 07h00-21h00 Saturday and Sundays. Tel (021) 434 0750