Gordon's Bay is a small idyllic seaside town on the Eastern edge of False Bay in the Western Cape, in the popular, picturesque region of Helderberg, and the winelands. It is well located, just 25 minutes from Cape Town Airport and 40 minutes from the famous "mother City of Cape Town".
The climate is Mediterranean and boasts some of the best beaches in the Cape, beautiful white sand, rock pools, shallow paddling areas and calm seas. The area's world-famous Bikini Beach has just been awarded Blue Flag status. The sea is much warmer here than you will find at Atlantic beaches such as Clifton - and the area abounds with excellent restaurants, shopping malls and amenities.
Whale watching
Between June and December each year, hundreds of Southern Right whales visit the sheltered, shallow bays of the South African coastline to calve and nurture their offspring.
Many of these massive mammals visit False Bay. Official viewing points have been established: just look for the Whale Route signposts on Clarence Drive, the coastal road leading south from Gordon's Bay.
Bikini Beach
(Blue Flag Status)
Our residence is a 3 minute drive away from the beach and village where you can find many seaside restaurants and shops. The beaches in Gordon's Bay are counted amongst the best in the Cape with white sand and rocky pools, shallow paddling areras and calm seas. The sea is much warmer than the Atlantic coast and Bikini Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status, a rating of the highest order
Crystal Springs Hike
This easy hike is a delightful adventure in a beautiful nature reserve. Follow the stream in the kloof (gully) between the mountians, past many crystal clear pools. Stop along the way to enjoy indiginous fynbos, to swim or bathe the sunshine on the rocks. Stop and turn back when you feel you have gone far enough - each spot along the way is beautiful enough to be the destination. You will feel spiritually refreshed.
neighbourhood
Waterkloof Wine Estate
Off Sir Lowry’s Pass Road is the magnificent restaurant and wine farm of Waterkloof. The restaurant and tasting area are architectural masterpieces designed to showcase the gorgeous views from every aspect.
The estate is committed to biodynamic farming principles and in partnership with Onderkloof and Journey’s End estates; it offers Walks for Wine, a hiking trail with tastings. Proceeds from the walks go towards conserving biodiversity and preserving the rich fynbos heritage. The estate’s European style wines can be sampled in the restaurants stylish tasting lounge.
Winter Wonderland
During the Cape midwinter the scenic seaside village of Gordon’s Bay erupts into a fairyland of lights and friendly activity with the Winter Wonderland Festival of lights. Come visit us in gorgeous Gordon’s Bay for some days of fun, fresh air, good food, lovely accommodation and plenty of activities.
Winter Wonderland is a non-profit community initiative aimed at developing the village while collecting much-needed funds for our local charities.
RESTAURANTS
- De Brasserie -
160 Beach Rd
Cape Town 7139
Phone: 021 853 3833
Belgium Hospitality with
Belgian beers, food and
lots of Almenkerk wines
- Old Cape Cafe -
33 Beach Road
Gordon's Bay
Phone: 021 856 0248
Amazing breakfast and
other great food
- Zest -
Beach Road
Gordon's Bay
- Miguel's Al Forno -
35 Beach Road
Gordon's Bay
BARS
- Marshals World of Sport -
Shop 6 Bay Centre
Gordons Bay 7140
SHOPPING MALLS
- Woolworths Food -
Avondrus St
Cape Town 7151
- Tops @ Spar -
9 Bay Crescent
Gordon's Bay 7140
- Somerset Mall -
Firgrove Rural
Cape Town 7110
PETROL STATIONS
- BP -
1 Beach Rd
Strand 7140
- Engen -
44 Gordon's Bay Dr
Cape Town 7140