Pro surfer Tanika Hoffman shares where to catch a wave, some nature, and a feed near Cape Town.

Cape Town

"Seeing the penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is such a happy way to start your morning. You can swim with the penguins or you can have a stroll surrounded by happy little feet waddling along the beach."

Boulders Beach

"Tintswalo at Boulders is stunning; their view is so beautiful and they have the most delicious breakfast."

Tintswalo at Boulders

"I love driving into Cape Point Nature Reserve — you can explore the tidal pools, you can have picnics on the beautiful white sand beaches. There's the odd surf spot too if you're feeling super adventurous. There's something so special about seeing the wildlife on the beach. It's one of the few places where I've seen zebras, ostriches and antelope just roaming along the sand."

Cape Point Nature Reserve

"The Village Hub in Scarborough is one of my favourite lunch spots. It has a restaurant, Sopra, and the Foragers Deli, which has produce from the surrounding areas, whether it be cheese or fresh herbs and organic vegetables. They have some really great dips and sauces, and their bakery is absolutely delicious. For lunch, I really enjoy the pizzas."

The Village Hub

"The Aegir Project is a really cool restaurant in Noordhoek, which is just out of Kommetjie. It's got a really cool vibe. They often have live music, it's got a nice little bar, and really good food. I think I could potentially live off their cauliflower burger — it's delicious."

Aegir Project

"There are a couple surf spots in Kommetjie: there's Long Beach, which I live closest to and surf most days, and then there's Inner Kom, which is closer to the lighthouse, which is also a really fun wave."

Long Beach

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