HOUT BAY

An unspoilt, picturesque village, with a large fishing harbour. The centre of the snoek industry, and headquarters of the crayfishing fleet. The beach is noted for 'trek' (drag-net) fishing. Wood was one obtained here for many of the buildings in Cape Town. Beach is attractive, but cold for swimming.

SPRING FLOWERS ALONG CHAPMANS PEAK

DRIVE - HOUT BAY IN THE BACKGROUND

FISHING BOATS IN HOUT BAY HARBOUR

HOUT BAY FROM FLORA BAY

• Hout Bay Museum Depicts the story of the bay and its environs, as well as the development of the fishing industry.
• Hout Bay Harbour A unique seafood 'emporium', encompassing a fresh fish and Cape rock lobster market.
• Chapman's Peak One of the world's most spectacular scenic drives, the road is an engineering feat. Cut into the cliffs around the peak, the 10 km drive begins at Hout Bay, and traverses Chapman's Peak Mountain, its cliffs falling sheer to the sea.