This was due to a stipulation in the 1818 sale of the original farm that no public wine houses were to be erected. There are a few pubs nowadays, however, still no bottle store. Another stipulation was that the right of fishing should be free and if you arrive on the beach early enough, you will see 'trek' fisherman returning with their fresh haul.
Where to Eat The Galley and the Beachcomber Bistro are two of only a few restaurants situated directly on a beach. The Galley is a large restaurant venue specialising in seafood dishes, tour buses quickly fill up the place! The Beachcomber Bistro offers snack foods, pizzas and refreshing ice creams on a hot day. The Imperial Garden has a vast array of Chinese dishes, popular with the locals. Carl 's at the Clovelly Country Club is a bistro best known for their excellent breakfast menu. Snack foods are available throughout the day. Visit the Casa Labia Cultural Centre in Muizenberg for a whimsical experience. This historic home was built by Count Natale Labia in 1929 and you can combine a meal at their upmarket café (offering commercial dishes with an Italian flair) and a viewing of art at the gallery. The fresh sushi combos and flavourful Thai dishes make up for the plain décor and uninspiring views at Shin Thai Asian Kitchen. Barracudas in Fish Hoek offers standard fare, try their goat's cheese and beetroot salad for something unusual.
Transport Air:The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 34km from Fish Hoek. Trains:There are two train stations, in the centre of Fish Hoek and at Sunny Cove. Car Rental:Fish Hoek has two car rental agencies; however, car rental bookings can be organised online. Taxis;A few metered taxi companies operate from bases nearby. If you have the Uber app, order a taxi via your mobile phone. There are many transport companies in Fish Hoek that offer shuttle services between Cape Town and the airport. Did you know? Shark Spotters are present on Fish Hoek beach for your safety. These men and women have been trained to spot sharks and warn bathers timeously. The spotters use a system of flags to represent the threat of sharks and water visibility. Be informed: get to know the flags. Baboon minders are a group of men employed to keep unruly baboon troops in check. Look out for them en route to Cape Point, seeing them is an indication of a troop nearby. Fish Hoek was labelled, until recently, South Africa's only 'dry town'.