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Steenbras Lookout Point
4.7★ · 1,065 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Map of Steenbras Lookout Point
Guide
Good to know
Bring binoculars and camera
The vista spans False Bay, Gordon's Bay, Strand, Somerset West and beyond, rewarding optical aids and photography.
Go on clear, calm days
Wind picks up significantly at the lookout point, and views are only panoramic when skies are clear.
Visit for sunset or sunrise
The lookout is a known spot for sunset-chasing.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect a steep, challenging climb
The road up is steep with sharp corners; reviewers describe it as a hill repeat for athletes.
Access status currently unclear
One recent review reports the road is now private and blocked by security; other reviews from uncertain dates.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
12.7°C · mostly clear
Wind
39 km/h from the SE
UV index
4 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:35 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Unnamed Rd, Mountainside, Cape Town, 7151
🅿 Parking 0 m from the listing
🌊 Water 600 m away, about 8 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Steenbras Lookout Point?
The nearest mapped parking area is 0 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Steenbras Lookout Point?
600 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 8 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Steenbras Lookout Point have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Steenbras Lookout Point least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 7pm and the busiest at Wed 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
