
Even the bins look good in this light.
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Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point
- 4.82.6k reviews
- Open now
Roadside pullout on Chapman's Peak Drive with views over Hout Bay and the coastline, popular at sunset.
Quick answers
Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point in short
When is Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point?
Hout Bay, Cape Town.
Is Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowmondayOpen 24 hours
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- mondayToday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Chapman's Peak Drive Lookout Point
- 2 Chapman's Peak Hiking Trail · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 2.6k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Hout Bay views
- Scenic drive
What people say
- People like:
- Scenery, ocean and coastline views, sunset
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
