Things to Do in Signal Hill Nature Reserve, Cape Town

Signal Hill Nature Reserve in Cape Town features Lion's Head mountain peak with hiking trails and historic graves, and Signal Hill itself, a historic site with rare vegetation and eats.

  • Signal HillMountain Peak
  • Lion's HeadMountain Peak
  • Olympia CafeCafé & Bakery

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Signal Hill Nature Reserve in Cape Town

Top things to do in Signal Hill Nature Reserve

  • Signal Hill

    Signal Hill

    4.7 · 2.1k
    Mountain Peak

    Historic site of ship weather warnings & time signals with rare vegetation & viewing area with eats.

  • Lion's Head

    Lion's Head

    4.9 · 1.5k
    Mountain Peak

    Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves.

    Every day
    7 AM – 8 PM
  • Bargain Books Zevenwacht

    Bargain Books Zevenwacht

    4.8 · 188
    Bookstore

Where to eat & drink in Signal Hill Nature Reserve

  • Olympia Cafe

    Olympia Cafe

    4.5 · 2.5k
    Café & Bakery· R 100–300

    Quirky, popular joint with water views offering specialty coffee, breads, pastries & cafe eats.

  • Bistro Sixteen82

    Bistro Sixteen82

    4.6 · 2.0k
    Bistro· R 300–800
    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • Secret Forest Café

    Secret Forest Café

    4.7 · 400
    Café & Bakery· R 1–100
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Foxcroft Restaurant

    Foxcroft Restaurant

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Restaurant· R 1,000+
    Every day
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Salsify at the Roundhouse

    Salsify at the Roundhouse

    4.6 · 577
    Fine Dining· R 1,000+

    A tasting menu restaurant offering multiple courses, wine pairings, and a refined interior, known for its exceptional food and attentive service.

    Mon
    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Conscious Matcha

    Conscious Matcha

    Tea House
  • On the Rocks Restaurant

    On the Rocks Restaurant

    4.3 · 4.3k
    Seafood· R 200–600

    Long-standing eatery serving seafood and meat dishes, overlooking Table Bay and Table Mountain.

  • Street Cafe Food Truck

    Street Cafe Food Truck

    4.6 · 248
    Café & Bakery· R 1–100
  • Quentin at Oakhurst

    Quentin at Oakhurst

    4.7 · 542
    Restaurant· R 400–800

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Map of Signal Hill Nature Reserve with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Signal Hill
  2. 2Lion's Head
  3. 3Olympia Cafe
  4. 4Bargain Books Zevenwacht
  5. 5Bistro Sixteen82
  6. 6Secret Forest Café
  7. 7Foxcroft Restaurant
  8. 8Salsify at the Roundhouse
  9. 9Conscious Matcha
  10. 10On the Rocks Restaurant

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