Foreshore, Cape Town

Foreshore at a glance

Foreshore is one of the most centrally located areas in the mother city and it's within close proximity to the central business district of Cape Town as well. The area was established around the 1930s and 1940s and was in direct relation to the completion of the Duncan Dock, which was set to replace the original harbour of the city. Today the area houses some of Cape Town's most iconic and significant buildings including Cape Town Civic Centre, The Artspace Theatre Centre and the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 

Commercial Hotspots

The whole of the Foreshore area is well known for its commercial activity, a lot of the bigger commercial operations are found near the civic centre. Two roads that are seen to be commercial hotspots in the Foreshore expanse include Old Marine Drive and Hans Stijdom Avenue. Some of the operations that can be found in this part of Cape Town include the Consulate of both Japan and Portugal, Taipei Liaison Offices and The Diamond Shoppe. 

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

The entire Foreshore location is always brimming with commercial development and some of the best office park locations in the mother city. Some of the more prominent office parks found in Cape Town include Union Castle Building, BDO Cape Town, The Boulevard, 360 Business Park, Foregate Square, Buchanan Square and Cube Workspace Icon. 

Infrastructure

The entire Cape Town region experiences some of the most well-maintained infrastructures throughout the Western Cape province. Some of the educational facilities in Foreshore include Curro Foreshore, EC Cape Town, English Language School, Livingstone Tourism Academy Cape Town and the IT Academy Computer Training and Online Computer Courses. Some of the medical facilities in the area include the Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, the Nomzamo Community Day Centre and the Medicross Medical Centre. Some of the roads that connect Foreshore with the rest of the city include Walter Sisulu Avenue, Jetty Street, Wharf Street, Duncan Road, Nelson Mandela Boulevard, FW De Klerk Boulevard, Jack Craig Street, Beach Street, Tide Street and Railway Street. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Foreshore is located in the central business district of Cape Town, so its a well-known fact that the area has world-class facilities on offer. If one needs to travel from Foreshore to the Cape Town International Airport its said to be just under 20 km in distance and will take just under an hour travel time depending on traffic. 

Transport

The whole of Foreshore or the central business district of Cape Town is serviced by various modes of transportation including, The MyCiti bus services, the Golden Arrow, the MetroRail Train Service or the minivan taxi services. 

Malls/Shopping

Some of the more popular shopping facilities near or in the Foreshore area include Golden Acre Shopping Centre, The Towers Food Lovers Eatery, Merrimam Square, Grand Central Shopping Centre and St George's Mall. 

Restaurants 

Foreshore is also a popular destination for foodies out there. Some of the more popular restaurants in the Foreshore area include La Muse Restaurant, Col'Cacchio, Panama Jack's, The Lunch Depot, Stardust Theatrical Dining, Burgundy's Restaurant, Brownies and Downies, RBG Bar and Grill, Stella Cafe and Bar and La Bottega Restaurant. 

The Cape Town central business district and Foreshore area have for numerous years been one of the mother city's most talked of commercial areas. It would seem there really couldn't be a better time to invest in this fantastic location. Go with the best, get in contact with OfficePlace a company who are waiting to make your move to Foreshore as easy and hassle-free as possible.