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<\/a><\/p>\nTable Mountain is nothing short of a wonder, and we\u2019re exceptionally lucky to have it be part of our daily lives. During the summer months, local residents are able to purchase half-price tickets for the sunset special, which means you can ride to the top at 18h00 and settle down with your SO to watch the sunset. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with nature and your special someone<\/a>.<\/p>\n Budget Busting price:<\/strong> return tickets are half price after 18h00. Pay R145.00 for the sunset special (usually R330 return for an adult) until 28 February. Only valid for SA citizens with a valid ID tablemountain.ne<\/a><\/p>\n Long, endless walks will never not be romantic. You can hold hands while you stroll and discuss your hopes and dreams. Failing that, you can always discuss the weather or the fun characters who parade up and down the prom \u2013 of which there are many. Stop in at the Winchester Mansions for a sundowner if the moment grabs you.<\/p>\n Budget-busting price: <\/strong>Free! A cocktail at the Winchester will set you back around R65 at most.<\/p>\n Is there anything more romantic than a stroll through a beautiful garden? We think not. Kirstenbosch is the perfect place for a casual date. Walk hand-in-hand through this rich floral kingdom, settle down for a picnic\u00a0(here are some picnic food ideas<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0or see the gardens from new heights at from the Boomslang skywalk. It\u2019s also ideal to take a blanket, a picnic basket and a bottle of your favourite vino.<\/p>\n Budget-busting price:<\/strong> Adults: 70 | SA Students (with card): R40 | Children (6 – 17 years): R20 | Under 6 years: Free sanbi.org<\/a><\/p>\n If you need a reason to remind you why Cape Town is one of the most incredible places in the world, take a drive along to Chapman\u2019s Peak. Better yet, take the drive with your special person.<\/p>\n Put some tunes on, roll down the windows and take a slow drive along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. If you need lunch or dinner en route, our pick is The 12 Apostles, The Chapman\u2019s Peak Hotel or Tintswalo Atlantic (check out these restaurants with a view<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n Budget Busting price: <\/strong>R 47 for a regular car and your petrol cost!<\/p>\n BEACHES \u2013<\/strong> There is no shortage of world-class beaches in this town<\/a><\/strong>, so why not make the most of them by setting up a fabulous picnic. Some beaches like Bakoven will have braai facilities so you can even cook dinner and then enjoy it with your toes in the sand. Our favourite is tucking into takeaway sushi on a blanket as the sun sets.<\/p>\n Budget Busting Price: <\/strong>free!\u00a0Check out these ideas for picnic food<\/a><\/strong> that you can make yourself.<\/p>\n SIGNAL HILL \u2013<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking to embrace nature and all the mountains that go with it, without having to summit one, a little picnic on Signal is a great low-maintenance romantic activity. Pack a basket of all your favourite treats, spread out a blanket and enjoy the endless views of Cape Town.<\/p>\n Budget Busting price: <\/strong>free! Check out these ideas for picnic food<\/a><\/strong> that you can make yourself. PARKS<\/strong> \u2013 We literally have an endless assortment of parks to choose from in Cape Town, no matter where you are. Check out our list of parks in Cape Town<\/a><\/strong> and then pack in your\u00a0checkered blanket, some tasty food and off you go.<\/p>\n Budget Busting price: <\/strong>Free! Check out these ideas for picnic food<\/a><\/strong> that you can make yourself.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something magical about pretending you\u2019re a kid again and the aquarium does just that to us. Grab that special someone and head down the V&A for an unusual and educative day out. End off your day-date with a stroll through the Food Market for a glass of bubbly and some oysters and you\u2019ll have nailed the perfect romantic day.<\/p>\n Budget Busting Price:\u00a0<\/strong>R185 at the aquarium, R140 for SA students and pensioners with a valid ID or be smart and book online and save \u2013 online tickets are discounted. Also, if you’re a Valentine’s birthday baby then you get in for free! (free for SA residents on their birthdays) aquarium.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Who doesn\u2019t love ice cream? Really, who? And we have so many great places to choose from in the Mother City. Take your BAE to one of our amazing local ice creameries and enjoy a double scoop of something sinful. Our favourites are Unframed<\/a><\/strong>, The<\/strong> Creamery<\/strong><\/a>, The Dairy Den, Crumbs and Cream and Kristin’s Kickass Ice Cream<\/a><\/strong>. Choose your favourite and tuck in \u2013 this is a no judgement date and the calories don\u2019t count, so if you can\u2019t choose from all the amazing flavours, go for a third scoop.<\/p>\n Unframed The Creamery Crumbs and Cream Kristen’s Kick-ass Ice Cream The Dairy Den Why not cosy up to your partner and watch an interactive, informative live show. Have fun and learn more about the oceans, the earth, the human body and more on a virtual tour. It\u2019s where art and technology meet, an unconventional twist on a romantic date under the stars. Promises to be a memorable outing filled with edu-tainment.<\/p>\n Budget-busting price:<\/strong> Adults (19 years and older): R60 | Children, pensioners, SA Students (with card): R30 Check out their website to see what shows are on schedule: iziko.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n Have you ever wanted to have your very own Ghost<\/em> moment like Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze? This is your chance! This cute little studio is an adults focused space where you can be creative, learn new techniques and just have some fun while enjoying great tapas, wine and relaxing.\u00a0 Have a romantic date with your partner and let your creative juices flow.<\/p>\n Budget-busting price<\/strong>: Studio fee of R40pp, plus the price of your chosen item\/s.This includes the cost of your x3 paints, tools you use, firing and glazing process) claycafeinthecity.com<\/a><\/p>\n Why not take a walk through the largest bird sanctuary in Africa, with over 400 different species. Stroll through the 100 aviaries and observe flamingos, canaries, eagles, and more. Get up close and personal with birds indigenous to South Africa. Don\u2019t forget the Monkey Jungle, you and your partner can interact with curious little squirrel monkeys. It\u2019s a fun-filled day for everyone.<\/p>\n Budget-busting price:<\/strong> Adults: R130 | Children (age 3-16): R50 | Pensioners and SA Students (with card): R85 worldofbirds.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n Have a romantic and sweet, literally and figuratively, breakfast or dessert with your partner at Swan Cafe. For the guilty and gluten-free there are sinfully good-for-you savoury buckwheat-based galettes and more yummy treats. This little French-styled cafe and cr\u00eaperie is transported straight from a Paris sidewalk, it will leave you feeling romantic just by being there. Enjoy a delicious meal that won\u2019t break the bank, so eat up and Bon App\u00e9tit!<\/p>\n Budget-busting price:<\/strong>\u00a0 Cr\u00eape\u2019s run around R65-R120 swancafe.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t own a bike? No problem. You can hire one from Up Cycles located in 4 spots in the Mother City and you and your better half can go careening down the promenade, wind in your hair, carefree. It\u2019s a super fun way to explore.<\/p>\n Hire from the Sea Point Promenade, Camps Bay, the Silo at the V&A and Waterkant Street in the CBD. Why not hire on a Saturday morning from Sea Point and cycle down to the Oranjezicht City Farm Marke<\/a>t where you can pick up a coffee, a killer bagel from Kleinskys<\/a> and even perhaps a chocolate tart to share from The Queen of Tarts. Date bliss.<\/p>\n Budget Busting Price:<\/strong> R80 for an hour, two hours: R120, three hours: R165, half day: R240, full day until sunset: R300 upcycles.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n It sounds cheesy but there is something nostalgic about a game of putt-putt as a date. If you want the date to continue after the game, you should probably quash your inner competitive spirit and let your partner win.<\/p>\n You can play outdoors on the Sea Point Promenade, or at the V&A Waterfront Indoor course (next to the Scratch Patch).<\/p>\n Budget Busting Price: <\/strong>Mouille Point: R25 |\u00a0Cave Golf: R20 and R20 deposit for your putter We have one of the oldest wine routes outside of Europe, so why not make the most of it by spending a fun day exploring Franschhoek wineries. You can hop on the Wine Tram<\/a><\/strong> if you want to avoid driving. You can stare into your beau\u2019s eyes while discussing the merits of some of the best wines in the country. For more info on our favourite places for wine tasting in Franschhoek<\/a> check this list.<\/p>\n Budget Busting Price: <\/strong>The hop-on\/hop-off wine tram ticket costs R260 pp but many wine tastings will be free if you opt to purchase wine.
\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0Tafelberg Rd
\nHours<\/strong>: First up, 08h00, last up 19h00, last down 20h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0021 424 8181<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTake a Romantic Stroll on the Promenade<\/h4>\n
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\nVisit Kirstenbosch Gardens<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hours<\/strong>: Sep-Mar (Summer) Mon-Sun 08h00-19h00 | Apr-Aug (Winter) Mon-Sun 08h00-18h00 | Conservatory Mon-Sun 09h00 -17h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>021 799 8783<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTake a Coastal Drive<\/h4>\n
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\nPack a Picnic \u2013 Beach, Signal Hill or Park<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a029 Military Rd, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nVisit the Two Oceans Aquarium<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hours<\/strong>: Monday – Sunday: 09h30 – 18h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0021 418 3823<\/p>\n
\nShare an Ice Cream<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/strong>45C Kloof Street and at the V&A Food Market |\u00a0unframed.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Shop 4, Newlands Quarter Dean Street, Newlands |\u00a0 Shop 2, New Cumberland Building Park Road, Mouille Point |\u00a0Shop 16, Palmyra Junction 4 Palmyra Road, Claremont |\u00a0thecreamery.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>16 Regent Rd, Sea Point and at the V&A Waterfront | crumbsandcream.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek | kristenskickass.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>148 Main Rd, Sea Point | Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n
\nVisit the Planetarium and Digital Dome<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
\nHours:<\/strong> Shows Daily. 09h00-17h00
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0 021 481 3800<\/p>\n
\nCreate Your Own Art Piece At Clay Cafe In The City<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0 23 Wandel Street, Gardens
\nHours:<\/strong> Mon-Fri\u00a0 14h00-21h30
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0 061 917 4191<\/p>\n
\nSpend The Day At World of Birds & Monkey Park<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0 Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley Road, Hout Bay
\nHours:<\/strong> Daily. 09h00-17h00
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0 021 790 2730<\/p>\n
\nShare A French Cr\u00eape With Your Loved One<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0 Corner Buitenkant & Barrack Street, Zonnebloem
\nHours:<\/strong> Mon to Fri: 08h00 -16h00 | Sat: 08h00 -15h00 | Sun: 09h00-13h00
\nContact:\u00a0<\/strong> 079 45 44 758<\/p>\n
\nTake a Bike Ride<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> The Sea Point Pavillion (next to the pool) |\u00a05D V&A Silo, V&A Waterfront |\u00a050 Waterkant St, Cape Town |\u00a069 Victoria St, Camps Bay
\nHours:\u00a0<\/strong>Sea Point\u00a0closes at sunset,\u00a0Silo 5 (Opens 30 mins after Sea Point\/ Closes 30 mins before Sea Point,\u00a0Camps Bay (Opens 30 mins after Sea Point\/ Closes 30 mins before Sea Point),\u00a0Breakaway Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 06:00 \u2013 17:00 and closed on weekends and public holidays.
\nContact:\u00a0<\/strong>074 100 9161<\/p>\n
\nChallenge your Significant Other to a game of Putt-Putt<\/h4>\n
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\nLocation: Mouille Point Putt Putt\u00a0<\/strong>Beach Road, Mouille Point |<\/strong>\u00a0Cave Golf\u00a0<\/strong>1 Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Everyday, closes at 21h00 | Monday – Sunday: 09h30 – 17h30
\nContact:<\/strong> 021 434 6805\u00a0| 021 419 9429<\/p>\n
\nVisit Franschhoek for some Wine Tasting<\/h4>\n
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\n<\/strong>Location<\/strong>:\u00a0Franschhoek Square, 32 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>Hours<\/strong>: Monday – Sunday: 09h30 – 17h00
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0021 300 0338<\/span><\/p>\n