SidecarCity guide · Cape Town · 5 min read
How to make friends in Cape Town as a newcomer or visitor
Cape Town mixes mountains, ocean and a relaxed outdoor social life.
Top 3 things to do — and how to turn them into plans
- 1
Sunrise up Lion's Head
The city's favourite shared hike — full moon hikes are legendary. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
- 2
Old Biscuit Mill Saturday market
Food stalls and crowds in Woodstock. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
- 3
Beach afternoon at Camps Bay
Volleyball, sunsets and mountain views. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
Sidecar is for locals meeting locals, travellers meeting locals, and fellow travellers meeting each other. Friends only.
Go outside together
A sunrise walk up Lion's Head or a beach afternoon at Camps Bay are the classic first plans.
Use the markets and wine
Weekend markets, braais (barbecues) and nearby wine farms are how the city socialises.
Follow your interests
Surfing, hiking groups, live jazz and a strong food scene give every interest a home.
Find your people on Sidecar
Sidecar shows small, platonic plans in Cape Town in time order, each with a host introduction and a public meeting place. Join one, or post your own.