Green Point
Popular Leisure Destination

Green Point is a scenic and popular leisure destination in Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard of the Western Cape. It is situated just outside of the city centre, and has a more stylish, laid-back atmosphere than the CBD.

©Roger de la Harpe
Scenic view over the coastal suburb of Green Point from Signal Hill in Cape Town, South Africa.

Easily accessible from town, the suburb has beautiful views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, as well as the glittering Atlantic Ocean. 

Green Point is the epicentre of entertainment along with the Mother City, with a plethora of trendy restaurants, modern nightclubs, cool clothing and lifestyle stores, outdoor activities, as well as some lush scenery. What’s not to love?

History of Green Point

As Green Point lies in such close proximity to Cape Town City Centre, it was initially used by the Dutch as a cattle grazing station during ...more

Places of Interest in Green Point

One of the most prominent features of Green Point is the 20m-high candy red and white-striped lighthouse, that for over 175 years has warned...more