Green Point

• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates: 33°54′S 18°24′E
• Area: 2.01 km2
• Atlantic Seaboard
• Municipality; City of Cape Town

Green Point lies northwest of the Cape Town CBD at the foot of Signal Hill. It is bordered by Sea Point to the west, De Waterkant to the east, and the Foreshore and Waterfront precincts to the southeast.

The suburb is accessed via Somerset Road (M61), Main Road, and Beach Road. The coastline runs along Mouille Point, where a promenade, rocky shore, and small tidal pools connect toward Sea Point.

Cape Town Stadium and the Green Point Urban Park form a large open recreational area along the ocean side of the suburb.

History of Green Point

Green Point was used by the Dutch as a cattle grazing area until the British annexed the Cape in 1806, after which the common was used for horse racing. During the Anglo-Boer war from 1899 to 1902, the Green Point Common was used as a military camp, and Boer prisoners were also interned there. The suburb is now an upmarket area popular with both locals and tourists.

The lighthouse was proposed by Sir Rufane Donkin and designed by Hermann Schutte. It was built in 1824. However, it did not withstand Cape of Storms weather and had to be renovated in 1842. It was dismantled in the 1920s and replaced with a new one. The height of the lighthouse was increased in 1863.
Green Point Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse on the South African coast and is a national heritage site.

Today

Green Point is a mixed residential and commercial suburb with apartment blocks, guesthouses, offices, restaurants, and small retail areas. It is one of the closest residential areas to the Cape Town CBD and the Waterfront.

The promenade, park, and stadium attract walkers, runners, and visitors throughout the year. Because of its central location, the suburb is also popular for short-term accommodation and tourism

The postcode for Greenpoint is  8005.(streets) and 8051 (boxes)

WEATHER IN GREENPOINT TODAY

Browse businesses and places to visit in Greenpoint

Things to see and do in Greenpoint:

• The Cape Town stadium on Green Point Common was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• The Cape Town Festival of Beer in December. Over 250 beers on show from some of the top breweries in South Africa  bookings@capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za
• Clock tower playground and jungle gyms in front of the Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront
• Greenpoint Lighthouse
• Cape Town Carnival
• The Greenpoint Flea Market
• Cape Medical Museum
• Metropolitan Golf Course
• Greenpoint Parkrun Every Saturday at 8:00 am at Green Point Common
• The white horses on the promenade mark the wreck of the SA Seafarer, which was carrying a cargo of White Horse whisky. Along with the whisky, promotional plastic white horses washed ashore.
• See also De Waterkant

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape: regulations, permits, and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities in and around

• Emergency Services

• Police: 021 430 3700
• Fire: Sea Point: 021 434 2020
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital/clinic: Somerset Hospital -021 402 6911
• Green Point Community Health Centre Pharmacy – 021 421 0288

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality: 0860 103 089
• Water: 0860 103 089
• Electricity: 0860 103 089

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: Gallows Hill 0860 103 089
• Community & Safety
• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: Cape of Good Hope Grassy Park: 021 700 4140

• Local Contacts and Community Resources

• Post office; Sea Point – 021 434 2315
• Green Point Ratepayers and Residents Association;076 061 2371
• Museum: Cape Medical Museum – 021 418 5663 

• Schools in Green Point

• Reddam house – 021 433 0105
• Nutwood forest pre-primary – 021 439 4874
• • Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency Numbers HERE