Why residents of Cape Town's South Peninsula love their home

Within a 50km drive of the pulsating energy of Cape Town's city centre, an entirely different environment and way of life await. As you drive over Ou Kaapse Weg and find yourself in the area commonly called the Cape South Peninsula, you'll find a place filled with breath-taking sea views and beaches, quaint coffee shops and laid-back vibes. Jawitz Properties is proud to welcome you to paradise and explain why the South Peninsula is so deeply loved by its residents.

Introducing the Cape's South Peninsula

An array of suburbs and towns - including St James, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Scarborough, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, Noordhoek and various others - make up the area known as the South Peninsula. While each area has its own unique culture and history, they are united by their tranquil way of life, friendly people and natural beauty.

Areas like Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Simon's Town boast affordable real estate and easy access to beaches. Muizenberg and St James are famous for its colourful beach huts and reliable surf breaks, while Simon's Town is known for its penguins and for being the home of South Africa's navy. Fish Hoek is well-loved for its quiet neighbourhoods and family friendly beaches - and all these areas are popular for their blend of peace and quiet and relatively easy access to everything that Cape Town has to offer.

If you're looking for a place that's far from the madding crowds, Scarborough is the place to go. This conservation village is a nature lover's paradise and after winding your way past Misty Cliffs - with its Instagram-worthy views - you'll feel like you've arrived in a different world. If you're a resident of Kommetjie, then you're living in one of Cape Town's surfing and kitesurfing meccas. Noordhoek is well-known for its quaint-but-bustling Farm Village and its seemingly endless white-sand beach where horse riding is a popular pastime.

Things to do in and around the Cape's South Peninsula

If you're a lover of the great outdoors, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better home than the South Peninsula. If you're into swimming, you'll be glad to know that the waters of Fish Hoek and surrounding beaches tend to be far warmer than their counterparts in other parts of Cape Town. There is also an array of tidal pools waiting to be enjoyed by everyone from casual swimmers to intrepid snorkellers. To name just a few, you can check out Dalebrook Tidal Pool (between Kalk Bay and St James), St James Tidal Pool and Glencairn Tidal Pool.

There are loads of great ways to enjoy a day with the family in the South Peninsula. Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach or head to Cape Point Nature Reserve to take in some of the most jaw-dropping ocean and mountain vistas in the world. A great insider's tip is that sunrise is one of the best times to see the majesty that Cape Point has to offer. Those keen on hiking can also head to Silvermine Nature Reserve. If you're more in the mood to spend a day indoors (particularly if the wind is blowing), there is an abundance of cute cafes, restaurants and antique shops dotted around the South Peninsula.

Real estate in the area

The majority of properties in the South Peninsula are freestanding houses and the prices vary significantly, with Muizenberg and Fish Hoek typically offering the most affordable properties in the South Peninsula. No matter which area of the False Bay coastline you choose to call home, you will be surrounded by the peace and tranquillity that the area as a whole has to offer.

Cape Town's South Peninsula offers the best of both worlds: proximity to the City of Cape Town and small-town vibes with an abundance of natural beauty. To start exploring the property market in search of your home in one of South Africa's most beautiful areas, contact us today.