Salamander Road, Hout Bay
Cape Town Ward 74 · 1.9 km to the town center (Hout Bay)
Salamander Road, Cape Town Ward 74, Hout Bay, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7872, South Africa
Scores
Overall4.5Poor
Located in a scenic seaside valley near the Hout Bay hub, this address is car-dependent with some public transport. The environment is moderately noisy, with hardly any nightlife, and safety levels are typical for a city.
Walkability1.6/10 Very poor
Public transport5.7/10 Fair
Safety6.0/10 Fair
Nightlife0.0/10 Very little
Quiet5.2/10 Fair
Safety by day 6/10, at night 6/10.
About Cape Town Ward 74
Hout Bay is a scenic seaside village in a mountain-framed valley, with a working harbour, beaches, suburban streets, restaurants, and scattered hillside estates. The pace is relaxed in residential pockets but busier around Main Road, the harbour, and shopping areas.
Good for
- nature lovers
- foodies
- couples
- families
- drivers
Less suited to
- nightlife seekers
- public transport users
- people with limited mobility
- quiet seekers
Watch out for
- Use normal city precautions around the harbour, Main Road, and quieter streets after dark.
- Avoid walking alone on isolated beach, mountain, or hillside paths after dark.
- Keep car doors locked and valuables out of sight when parking near beaches and viewpoints.
- Plan transport in advance, especially at night, because the area is spread out and public transport options are limited.
Sources
Getting around
- Oceana Bus, 210 m
- Hangberg Bus, 260 m
- Bayview Bus, 300 m
- Atlantic Skipper Bus, 400 m
- Marlin Bus, 460 m
1.9 km to the town center (Hout Bay).
What's nearby
Restaurants
- Snoekies 480 m
- Fish on the Rocks 520 m
- The Lookout Deck 780 m
Sights
- Hout Bay Food Market 430 m