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Fish Hoek locals all agree that there’s something truly magical about False Bay in summer. We all love this wild, salty, ever-changing pocket of ocean outside Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa. It’s like watching a daily drama where the actors are sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, and even the occasional visiting Orca! They all perform captivating sequels beneath a backdrop of rugged mountains and endless blue sky.

Fish Hoek locals often refer to Orcas as "killer whales", and here's why: ancient sailors dubbed them "whale killers" when they frequently observed these large ocean species hunting and killing large whales and other marine animals. The term "killer whale" reflects their reputation as powerful apex predators, even preying on great white sharks.

Join Fish Hoek locals when you stay at Seaside Cottages and spend your days whale watching and sun-bathing. We promise you the best self-catering cottages this side of Cape Town!

Summer holidays in Fish Hoek mean ocean sports and beach fun. At Seaside Cottages, the warmer mornings and teasing southeasterly breezes pre-empt a summer packed with energy and so much to do.
As Christmas approaches, the local ocean sports calendar is packed — paddlers, lifesavers, fishermen, and sailors are already lining up for a season full of action.
Whether you’re into surfski racing, canoe training, kayak paddling, or just cheering from the beach, something is happening almost every week.
Make Seaside Cottages your home away from home as you throw yourself into a December holiday like no other.

Spring! Spring tides, spring sunrises, spring breezes and spring smiles. We have some super spring surprises at Seaside Cottages.

Visit Fish Hoek, Cape Town, this spring for a super getaway right on the beach! Seaside Cottages awaits you, fresh and ready for the first spring guests. At Seaside Cottages, lush lawns, vibrant aloes, and budding leaves in our beloved gardens ensure joyful birdsong and peaceful sunsets. Be like a lizard on a beautiful sunny veranda as you sip a cold drink and light the braai.

False Bay Fish Hoek is the playground for diverse game fish, good-to-eat fish and bait fish. And yet, some of the best fishermen in the world still wonder where to fish in Cape Town. A beach holiday in Fish Hoek is not the same without throwing a line in some of the best False Bay fishing spots from Gordon’s Bay to Cape Point!

Seaside Cottages welcomes you to the legendary and fantastical False Bay outside Cape Town. This is one of South Africa’s best fishing grounds. But wait a minute, there’s nothing false about this fishing holiday! What an adventure and challenge to seek rich marine life hidden beneath such magnetic blue-green waters. False Bay carries centuries of fishing history in every wave, complex ocean dynamics in every tide, and an evolving eco-tourism scene every week of the year.

August is Women's Month in South Africa. This year, the theme for National Women’s Day is "Accelerate Action". It is indeed time to speed up progress towards gender equality. It is time to increase investment in women's development and address issues like the gender pay gap, lack of representation, and gender-based violence.

Women’s Day is a celebration for all women living in South Africa’s present who have dreams for the future. It's a reminder of how far we’ve all come — and how much further we can all still go. Every year, this unique feminine holiday is packed with festivities, activism, reflection, and community events. This year is no different.

In Cape Town, women are getting active and showing what they are made of! Seaside Cottages is part of this celebration!

In this blog, we will share some local events for women on 9 August ...