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99% of Scarborough residents live here because of its uniqueness and the fact that it’s not just another urban suburb. Scarborough is unique We love that we can surf when we want to, dive for kreef (in season), and harvest some mussels off the rocks. Our kids feel free to play in the streets, ride their bikes, skateboard, and just be kids.
We can ride our bikes or walk to our local restaurants. Our position is superb; almost at the very tip of the Cape Peninsula, nestled between mountain and sea. We combine the best of wilderness life with a village atmosphere. Our night skies are filled with stars. Gardens spill over into streets. Flocks of guineafowl wander the village, and sunbirds drink their fill of nectar in season. The sound of the sea and birdsong fills the air. It's a delight.
However: To keep Scarborough unique, we as residents need to adapt.
We need your help.
To maintain our dark skies, residents should not install and use upward-facing, bright outside lights.
Children can only play safely if motorists do not speed through the village.
The friendly village atmosphere can only be maintained if residents do not build high walls and/or electric fences around their properties.
No-fly zones for drones: It is important to know that there are rules and regulations when it comes to flying a drone, as well as safety precautions that need to be followed. Read more about it here: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/no-fly-zones-drones.
Also, living at such a distance from major hubs means that we as residents need to be involved in community initiatives instead of relying on the City. Fires need to be dealt with locally. Security too. We need you to become involved, in this, your village.
Living between two wildernesses means interacting with those wildernesses; as the rip currents are part of the wilderness of our ocean, so are the baboons a constant on our coastline wilderness.
Please do not try to change the environment. We love our wildlife.
Our domestic pets also impact Wildlife.
Please help us maintain our reputation as a Conservation Village by making responsible choices.
There is no door-to-door postal delivery.
Apply at Fish Hoek Post Office, Main Road for a P.O. Box. There is no charge; just register. You will receive keys and a box number, if available. Mail is scheduled to be sorted into boxes on a weekly basis.
The speed on Main Road through the Village is 50 Km/h and thereafter, 60km/h.
Please drive slowly on the sometimes narrow side streets. For side streets, the recommended speed limit is 30km/h. However, in some streets, we suggest much lower speeds because of deceptive road surfaces, visibility obscured by vegetation, and densely populated sections.
When on the road and especially after dark, always be on the lookout for dogs, cats, guinea fowl, porcupines, buck, and so on.
Children also take great joy in playing in the streets so you should also keep a careful watch out for children, cyclists, walkers, and skateboarders.
DO NOT SPEED. It may well end in tragedy.
If you spot poachers, do not engage with them. Alert SANParks at their emergency number: 086 110 6417.
Information on this website has been collated by the Scarborough Village Association (SVA) to show you how the village works, and give you useful tips, and essential contact details. We hope it will be helpful to you. If you are a new resident, we welcome you. Greet the folks you pass in the street, and get to know us.
We look forward to meeting you.