Fish Hoek

Fish Hoek is a coastal town at the eastern end of the Fish Hoek Valley on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape, South Africa. Previously a separate municipality, Fish Hoek is now part of the City of Cape Town.

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What is Fish Hoek known for?

It is well known for its beach, which gets jam-packed on sunny days. Fish Hoek is renowned for its friendly hospitality, proximity to all sorts of tourist attractions and activities besides boasting one of the best swimming beaches in the Cape.

What is it like to live in Fish Hoek?

Fish Hoek is well-loved for its quiet neighbourhoods and family friendly beaches – and all these areas are popular for their blend of peace and quiet and relatively easy access to everything that Cape Town has to offer. If you’re looking for a place that’s far from the madding crowds, Scarborough is the place to go.

Which district is Fish Hoek?

In 1996, the valley was incorporated into the new South Peninsula Municipality, and Fish Hoek’s municipality was dissolved. Four years later, the South Peninsula Municipality was incorporated into the City of Cape Town, which now administers the valley.

Why is Fish Hoek called Fish Hoek?

Fish Hoek derives its name from the activity of fishing and was called Vissers Baii ( Fishermen’s Bay) and Visch Hoek ( Fish Corner) as early as the beginning of the 16th Century less than 50 years after the founding of the Cape Town settlement.