Westlake, False Bay
Westlake is one of the many suburban areas of the Mother City, Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is surrounded by the picturesque mountains of Tokai and Silvermine, situated below the historical Ou Kaapse Weg, which boasts magnificent panoramic views.
Westlake is surrounded by neighbourhoods like Kirstenhof, Lakeside, Groot Silwermyn, Steenberg, Clovelly and Bergvliet. Muizenberg and its famous beach are also nearby. In addition to the many homes and residential complexes of Westlake, this neighbourhood is also home to a number of important businesses, making it a veritable hub of activity and an important contributor to the vibe and industry of Cape Town.
Less than 20 minutes' drive from Westlake are the coastal villages of St James and Kalk Bay, which are fantastic places to explore for visitors that love antiques, book stores, great coffee, and excellent dining opportunities. Slightly further afield are Fishhoek and Simonstown, which are both steeped in history with the added benefit of breath-taking views of the ocean.
The Westlake Golf Course is one of the most popular and frequented in the Western Cape. It dates back to 1932, and is an 18-hole course that caters to beginners and old-hands alike. It is a kikuyu and powa course that is characterised by the pretty fauna and flora that finds their natural habitat in this part of the Cape. This makes it a beautiful oasis in the heart of suburbia.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
7 On Henwick
7 on Henwick is a holiday home in Lakeside, just 2.3km from Muizenberg Beach and close to many other beaches and attractions in the area. Offerin...
Highgrove Cottage
Highgrove Cottage accommodates six guests in a 92sqm semi-detached house located in a quiet gated community in Kirstenhof. The cottage is close t...
Morningside Cottage
Set in a English garden Morningside Cottage offers 4 star b&b accommodation in five en-suite bedrooms. Enjoy tranquility and modern amenities in ...
Things to do in the area
Blue Route Mall
Ideally situated in the heart of the Peninsula, at the gateway to the Constantia Wine Route, Blue Route Mall is 20kms from the Cape Town City Cen...
Noteworthy attractions
Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one ...
Long Beach Mall
An outing to one of the most beautiful areas in the Cape would not be complete without a visit to the Longbeach Mall. Take a trip out this way an...
Cape Point
Bartholomeu Dias, the Portuguese seafarer, was the first to sail around the Cape. This was in 1488. On his return voyage, which must have been pa...
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Part of the Table Mountain National Park that extends from Signal Hill in the north all the way to Cape Point in the south, the Cape of Good Hope...
Silvermine Nature Reserve
The park straddles the mountain, from the winding Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) on the Tokai, Constantia and Westlake side of the mountain, over ...
Clovelly Golf Club
Clovelly was designed to be secluded from the everyday noises of passing cars and local railway tracks to truly entrench your senses into your ga...
Westlake Golf Club
Against the amethyst slopes of the Silvermine mountains lies one of Cape Town's Premier Courses - Westlake. This easy to walk, 18 hole Par 72 gol...
False Bay Coast Beaches
Where? The western coast of False Bay, from Cape Point to start of Helderberg. Includes: Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Boulders. Go there for swimming, ...
Cape Point Wine Route
It was only in 1998 that the new Cape Point Wine District was declared and the Cape Point Vineyards are still relatively new on the tourist itine...
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