Cape Town is a hub of activity during the summer months. From Clifton to Caprice, sundowners and sushi, the Mother City has it all. Here's the lowdown on what's hot and happening this summer...

Best Pizza: Carlyle’s
Carlyle’s is characterised by a fantastic atmosphere and a variety of superb pizzas, wood-fired to perfection. Add to that a comprehensive wine list and very reasonable prices, you have the ideal venue to enjoy a quality pizza.
17 Derry Street, Vredehoek. Tel: 021 461 8787

Best Sushi: Beluga Restaurant/Wakame
Frequented by Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods and Samuel L Jackson, Beluga Restaurant is the place to enjoy the best sushi in the Mother City. Half price sushi as well as cocktails between 5pm-7pm every day makes Beluga Restaurant the ideal place to sip a mojito while enjoying the very best sushi.
The Foundry, Prestwich Street, Greenpoint. Tel: 021 418 2948/9

If it’s trendy that you’re after, Wakame is the place for you. Recently re-opened after a devastating fire, Wakame oozes class. With breathtaking views of the Atlantic seaboard, there is no better place to enjoy a sundowner and some sushi.
Corner Beach Road and Surrey Place, Moullie Point. Tel: 021 433 2377

Best Mexican Eatery: Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Set in the hip suburb of Observatory, Pancho’s is a great place to enjoy a value-for-money Mexican meal. Try their Nachos, dipped with cheese sauce and filled with your choice of chicken or beef. A taste explosion!
127 Lower Main Road, Observatory. Tel 021 447 4854

Over-the-top Indulgence: Riboville Restaurant
As you enter the granite doorway, you will be transported back in time. A six-metre high ceiling with all the old–school detail that you can imagine will capture your imagination. The menu itself is wonderfully extensive, and caters for every taste bud. Not cheap!
ABC Bank Building, 130 Adderley Street. Tel: 021 426 0324.

Best Sundowner: Radisson Hotel, Waterfront/Caprice
Perched on the waters edge, the Radisson Hotel is the ideal place to enjoy a summer sundowner. Watch the sun go down with Robben Island providing the ideal backdrop to a marvellous setting.
Beach Road, Granger Bay. Tel: 021 441 3000.

For a more cosmopolitan crowd, head to Caprice. Situated on the glamorous Camps Bay 'golden strip', Caprice is known to attract beautiful people, so if you are after some eye candy, Caprice is the place for you! On Sunday nights Caprice is unrivalled.
37 Victoria Road, Camps Bay. Tel: 021 438 8315.

Best Beaches: Clifton 4th
Renowned for its white sand and icy cold turquoise water, Clifton 4th beach is the ideal place to enjoy a day in the sun. It has the added benefit of being protected from the infamous South Easterly wind that lashes the Cape during the summer months. Be sure to catch the Good Hope FM/Vodacom Clifton Beach Challenge on 16th December.
Drive along Victoria Road and look out for the signs to the beach. Fourth beach is closest to Camps Bay, while first is towards the city bowl.

Llandudno:
If it's waves you are after, head to Llandudno. This sufers' paradise provides plenty of space for recreational activities such as touch rugby and beach bats, and dishes out some classic surf on a consistent basis. Like Clifton, Llandudno is a picturesque beach and a great place to enjoy an evening picnic.
Drive along Victoria Road, turn right just before you start heading down to Hout Bay.

Things to do: Beach horse-riding
Why not saddle up for a gallop along Cape Town's longest beach? With three commercial horse-riding operators in the area, it’s a great way to enjoy the beauty of Noordhoek beach. Be sure to wear jeans and suitable footwear to avoid an uncomfortable ride!
Sleepy Hollow, Noordhoek – Tel: 021 789 2341.
The Dunes, Noordhoek – Tel: 021 789 1723.
Imhoffs Beach Rides, Kommetjie – Tel: 021 783 1474.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts:
A great way to spend a Sunday evening! Bring your mates, pack a picnic basket and your favourite drink and head down to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to enjoy some great local music. Check out rising star Love Jones on the 9th December, Flat Stanley on the 23rd December, or Plush on 30th December. For a full list of all the Summer concerts check out Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts 2007/2008

For the Adrenalin Junkies: Table Mountain Abseil
For R395 enjoy the world’s highest commercial abseil. You will descend 112 metres down the famous Table Mountain, enjoying in breathtaking views, that is if you have the courage to look around! Check out Table Mountain Cape Town for more info.

Shark Cage Diving:
Come face-to-face with the most feared shark in the world, the Great White! Gansbaai is home to plenty of these much-maligned beasts. The professional guides will help ease your nerves before you hop into a cage and enter their territory. Check out sharkcagediving.net.

Kloofing:
Suicide Gorge. The name says it all! Spend the day boulder hopping, swimming and jumping off cliffs as high as 15 metres. For R495 you will get lunch and snacks and will be transported to and from the gorge. For more info check out Cape Town Safaris.com.

Best Deli: Olympia Café and Deli
Olympia Café remains a landmark in the seaside suburb of Kalk Bay. Situated a stones throw away from Kalk Bay harbour, Olympia is home to the best ciabatta in Cape Town. Enjoy a cappuccino and a croissant in this vibrant deli, followed by a stroll through the harbour.
134 Main Road, Kalk Bay. Tel: 021 788 6396

Christmas Festivities: Christmas Lunch
The Two Oceans Restaurant in the Cape Point Nature Reserve is offering a seafood buffet for lunch on Christmas Day. Enjoy fantastic seafood at a cost of R350 with a magnificent view of the Cape. Book early to avoid disappointment! Tel: 021 780 9200

Things To Do on A Rainy Day: Brewery Tour
Why not learn more about the brewing process? SAB in Newlands offers a free tour where you will learn the ins and outs of the beer making process. After the tour you will be invited to enjoy an ice- cold beer in the brewers pub. Visit uncoverthecape.co.za for more info.

Two Oceans Aquarium:
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a spectacular aquarium. Situated at the V&A Waterfront, it is home to over 3000 animals; including fish, mammals, birds and reptiles. Catch the daily feeding of the fishes at 15h30 daily. Visit aquarium.co.za for all the info.

Cave Golf:
If the weather doesn’t play ball, Cave Golf at the V&A Waterfront will certainly test your skills. Bring the whole family and enjoy 18 holes of a challenging putt-putt experience.