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100 Fun, Adventurous & Relaxing Things for Teens to Do in Cape Town

Whether you are visiting Cape Town on holiday or live in the City, there is so much to explore and experience with your teen. We have put together 100 fun, safe, and memory-making ideas that you can try out as a family.

Coastal Thrills & Classic Fun

  1. Surf at Muizenberg Beach
  2. Ride the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront
  3. Cable Car up Table Mountain (Then Hike Down)
  4. Zipline through Constantia Forest
  5. Swim with Penguins at Boulders Beach
  6. Sunset Picnic at Signal Hill
  7. Kayak in the Waterfront Canals
  8. Bike or Skate the Sea Point Promenade
  9. Go Sandboarding at Atlantis Dunes
  10. Take a Scenic Drive on Chapman’s Peak

Markets, Arts & Urban Exploring

  1. Street Art Tour in Cape Town
  2. Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill (Weekends)
  3. Skate or Surfskate at Battery Park
  4. Explore the Norval Foundation Art Museum
  5. Explore Thrift Shops
  6. DIY Crafts at Clay Café
  7. Visit the Company’s Garden & Feed Squirrels
  8. Sunset Hangouts at Camps Bay
  9. Paint and Chill at Artjamming
  10. Explore Green Point Urban Park

Chill, Create, Learn or Give Back

  1. Indoor Trampolines at Rush
  2. Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium
  3. Bookstore Browsing
  4. Try an Escape Room
  5. Volunteer at DARG or TEARS Animal Shelter
  6. Attend a Workshop (Cooking, Art, DJing, etc.)
  7. Horse Riding on Noordhoek Beach
  8. Planetarium & Iziko Museum Day
  9. Play Arcade Games or Visit a VR Lounge
  10. Ghost Tour or Historical Night Walk

Hidden Gems & Nature Spots

  1. Hike Lion’s Head at Sunrise
  2. Snorkel with Seals in Hout Bay
  3. Visit Arts & Culture Centres
  4. Chocolate Tasting Tour
  5. Watch a Movie at the Labia Theatre
  6. Explore Oudekraal Beach Coves
  7. Paddle Boating at Century City
  8. Dig for Crystals at the Scratch Patch
  9. Join a Park Run or Teen Fun Run
  10. DIY Photo Walk Around Cape Town

New Experiences & Epic Hangouts

  1. Try ‘Carnival Rides’ around Cape Town
  2. Go Ice Skating at GrandWest
  3. Take a Teen Dance or Acting Class
  4. Attend Comic Con or a Book Festival
  5. Chill at your Favourite Café
  6. Visit Exotic Animal World or Le Bonheur Reptile Adventures (Croc and Reptile Park)
  7. Join a Beach Yoga or Meditation Session
  8. Hang out at Gardens Skatepark (Mill Street Bridge Skatepark)
  9. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
  10. Visit an Alpaca Farm

Cape Town Curiosities & Feel-Good Fun

  1. Strawberry or Cherry Picking (Seasonal)
  2. Join a Silent Disco
  3. Help Paint a Community Mural
  4. SUP or Kitesurf
  5. Aquarium Sleepover Experience
  6. Kirstenbosch Picnic + Boomslang Walkway
  7. Street Food Hunt (Gatsby, Bubble Tea, Samoosas, etc.)
  8. Explore a Local Farmer’s Market
  9. Join a Beach or River Clean-Up
  10. Bo-Kaap DIY Photoshoot Day
  11. Learn to DJ or Make Beats
  12. Cape Town Movie Night at Home
  13. Indoor Rock Climbing
  14. Sunset Pizza Night at one of Cape Town’s beautiful, natural spots.
  15. Create a Video Tour of Cape Town

Creative, Cultural & Adventurous

  1. Take a Water Taxi from the Waterfront
  2. Explore Newlands Forest
  3. Book a Teen Spa Day
  4. Take a Pottery or Ceramics Class
  5. Stargazing on a Clear Night
  6. Visit the Naval Museum
  7. Go on a City Sightseeing Bus Tour
  8. Take a Cheese-Making or Gelato-Making Class
  9. Ferry Ride to Robben Island
  10. Visit the CTICC at Teen Expo Events
  11. Try Geocaching or a Treasure Hunt App
  12. Climb the stairs up the Slangkop Lighthouse
  13. Visit the Heart of Cape Town Museum
  14. Explore Cape Town Science Centre
  15. Attend a Live Theatre or Comedy Show

Bonus Experiences & Final Finds

  1. Outdoor Cinema Night (e.g., Galileo Open Air)
  2. Day Trip to Silvermine Nature Reserve
  3. Braai at Designated Braai Spot
  4. Join a Teen Surf Camp
  5. Create an Art Journal in Nature
  6. Attend a Teen Coding / Game Dev Workshop
  7. Spend some time at Imhoff Farm
  8. Try Archery
  9. Ice Cream Crawl Challenge
  10. Pedal Boats at Century City
  11. Open Mic or Teen Jam Night
  12. Friday Night at Hout Bay Market
  13. Forest Bathing or Mindful Walk
  14. Visit a Cat Café
  15. Gaming Lounge or VR Pods at Canal Walk
  16. Rondevlei Nature Reserve Hippo Spotting
  17. Ride the Blue Train in Mouille Point
  18. Make-Your-Own Pizza or Sushi
  19. Try Slacklining
  20. DIY Photo Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Cape Town is a playground of memories just waiting to be made. Follow us on Instagram @treasuresdenise for more family finds.

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Denise Loris

Denise Loris is our Head Family Treasure Hunter and the heart behind Family Treasures. With over 18 years of experience in web design and marketing (and nearly as much as a mom) she’s passionate about family, faith, and lifelong learning. Based in beautiful Cape Town, Denise shares her journey to inspire healthier, happier living for families everywhere.

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