St. James Tidal Pool
This is a little gem if you're looking for a refreshing, child friendly sea experience loved by both locals and tourists, without having to worry about sharks or hectic waves! It's great for small children - and parents because the water is pleasant and it's just that little bit safer than playing in the waves. The rocks surrounding the pool are great for a clamber, and at the small beach you can look for beautiful shells and stones. If you get there by 8am it's not too busy and you can fit in a swimming session before the sun gets too intense
Address:
Off Main road, St. James
Place of Play (POP)
Being a kid is much more fun than being an adult. Place to Play (POP) has got every fun thing under the sun, from a huge (and we mean HUGE!) jungle gym and laser beam room, right down to a teddy bear stuffing machine. Everything on offer is in strict accordance with international standards of safety, security and cleanliness.
Opening hours:
Mon- Sat 9h30am-6pm; Sun 10am-8pm
Address:
Shop 43, Canal Walk, Century City Lower level, through food court, exit next to Mc Donalds, turn left for Place of Play
Phone: +27 (0)21 555 0303
Blouberg Beach
Blouberg Beach is a popular photo spot with its spectacular views to Table Mountain. The beach is exposed to all wind directions, which makes it great for kite surfing and other wind loving water sports, but on calm days it is also great for playing and sun tanning. For those not so hot days, the rock pools are great for exploring and younger kids will love it here!
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia has a lot to offer for the discerning family. Restaurants that cater for different tastes and budgets, excellent wines and some even in a safe environment for kids to play- try Jonkershuis if you have small kids or Simon's if your children have moved on and are now trendy teenagers with a taste for modern food.
At Simon's you can book a picnic basket from the restaurant in advance. The food is excellent and comes with a blanket and waiters, and the kiddies meal is great and comes with a little surprise. The rolling hills provide lots and lots of space for little feet in need of a run-around, and the beautiful setting in the midst of the vineyards is just amazing - and only 20 minutes drive out of the city centre.
Address:
Drive along the M3 towards Muizenberg, Hout Bay/Constantia turnoff onto Constantia Road. Follow this road until you get to Groot Constantia road on your left hand side.
Phone: +27 (0)21 794-5128
