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It’s official: Cape Town is not just a travel dream, it’s a content machine. From pastel-coloured streets to mountains touching the clouds, here’s where Cape Town is serving serious Social Media Heat.
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- 1. Bo-Kaap
- 2. Table Mountain Cable Car
- 3. Clifton Beach at Sunset
- 4. Infinity Pool at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
- 5. Rooftop at Radisson RED, V&A Waterfront
- 6. Zeitz MOCAA
- 7. Kloof Street
- 8. Sea Point Promenade
- 9. Chapman’s Peak Drive
- 10. Inside Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
1. Bo-Kaap
You can’t talk about Cape Town without mentioning Bo-Kaap. Those rows of candy-coloured homes and cobblestone streets? They’re the definition of “this can’t be real” TikTok reveals. Perfect for outfit flips, culture shots, and showing off that Sunday best.
2. Table Mountain Cable Car
One minute you’re at the base, the next you’re spinning your way up one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The rotating cable car delivers slow pans, big reveals, and that classic “arms wide” shot when you finally hit the top.
3. Clifton Beach at Sunset
When the sky turns peach and the Atlantic sparkles, you understand why Clifton is a soft-life essential. It’s perfect for slow dances in the sand or moody golden hour shots.
4. Infinity Pool at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
It’s luxury on tap. An infinity pool overlooking the ocean, Table Mountain in the background, and golden hour light so good it needs no filter.
5. Rooftop at Radisson RED, V&A Waterfront
Bold design, bright colours, and 360° views of the harbour. The RED rooftop is where Sundowners Meet Street-Style Shoots.
6. Zeitz MOCAA
Think massive concrete curves, geometric glass, and art that demands attention. The museum is an architectural flex — made for walking shots with attitude.
7. Kloof Street
Cafés, vintage stores, and neon-lit nights. This is Cape Town’s casual-cool runway, where iced coffee walks turn into full-blown content sessions.
8. Sea Point Promenade
Morning jog, sunset skate, or just aimlessly strolling — the Promenade serves motion content with ocean views and local life in the background.
9. Chapman’s Peak Drive
A winding coastal road cut into cliffs. Whether it’s drone shots or car window captures, the drama here is unmatched.
10. Inside Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Even indoors, Cape Town doesn’t disappoint. Warm textures, sleek spaces, and views that make you want to unpack on camera.
Cape Town doesn’t just look good in person, it looks good on your phone. That’s why it’s not just on bucket lists — it’s on everyone’s feed.
The city’s numbers don’t lie: 2.3 million TikToks and counting. Whether you’re at the top of a mountain or lounging poolside, Cape Town was made to go viral.
Issued on GQ South Africa by Luthando Vikilahle | https://www.gq.co.za/culture/travel/cape-towns-tiktok-glow-up-the-10-local-spots-that-keep-the-mother-city-trending-a09846a4-225b-46f5-9881-b31f755cb0ec
