St James
The small seaside village of St James is sandwiched between the Indian Ocean and the tail-end of the Table Mountain Chain.
Only 1.5 km in length, St James is as sought-after today as it was during the height of the Victorian era when wealthy colonists used it as a weekend retreat. St James house provides ideal 2010 World Cup rooms is the ideal 2010 World Cup location for those seeking a safe, secure and more relaxed environment.
Proximity to the 2010 World Cup Venue
Located between Muizenberg and the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay, en route to Cape Point, St James is only 25 minutes from the city and the Cape Town Stadium. It’s easily accessible:
The main railway link between Simon’s Town and the CBD runs along its entire length with trains stopping regularly at St James Station.
There are two major access roads – the lower Main Road and Boyes Drive, which runs above the suburb.
St James Attractions
Neat thatch cottages and imposing stone mansions date back to the late 1800’s, but the main attraction is undoubtedly the splendid views across False Bay. Defined by brightly coloured Victorian bathing boxes, the St James tidal pool is one of the more protected and popular swimming spots of the city.
Cobbled streets, bookshops, antique and bric-a-brac stores rub shoulders with bistros, coffee shops, delis and seaside restaurants.
St James Activities
The popular St James pedestrian walkway winds its way past small coves, still rock pools and local surfing spots and for the more energetic, there are a number of wonderful hiking routes from Boyes Drive itself. Keep a sharp eye out for green signboards and stone steps leading ever upwards.
The area is renowned for its premier land-based whale and dolphin spotting. From July through November pods of whales make for the safety of the Cape coast to calve and are easily visible from Boyes Drive in particular.
Cape Town’s naval HQ, Simon’s Town and the Cape Point Nature Reserve are 10 -15 minutes away by car along an attractive marine drive.