Cannabis in Sea Point: What Visitors Should Know

Cannabis in Sea Point: the short answer

Looking for weed in Sea Point? The 2018 Constitutional Court ruling protects private use and possession by adults, but it does not create a legal market: selling is still illegal. Here is what visitors should know about the law, private clubs and etiquette.

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The rules for visitors in Sea Point

• Private use: Adults may use and possess cannabis in private and grow it for personal use. The 2018 ruling does not cover selling.
• No legal shops for visitors: Buying from street dealers is illegal, and the quality is unknown.
• Public places: Use in public places is not allowed.
• Driving: Driving under the influence is an offence.
• Travel: Never take cannabis to the airport, onto a plane or across a border.
• Age: You must be 18 or older, and venues usually check your ID or passport.

Private clubs and venues in Sea Point

Some venues operate as private clubs or member venues. Each venue sets its own membership and admission rules and may refuse a visitor. Zazapass lists a venue:

• Nirvana Café Sea Point

The Zazapass Invite Pass covers only the entry fee at participating venues, if the venue accepts you. It does not make you a member and does not guarantee admission: each venue decides. The passes page shows the current Invite Passes.

Getting to and around Sea Point

Sea Point is a seaside neighbourhood on the Atlantic Seaboard just west of the Cape Town city centre. MyCiTi buses and ride-hailing apps connect it with the centre and the V&A Waterfront.

Sea Point in practice

The long promenade along the ocean is the heart of Sea Point and popular for walks and sunsets. Hotels, guest houses and restaurants are close together, so many places are within walking distance. See also our Cape Town guide.

Etiquette: how not to be that tourist

• Bring your passport or ID. Venues check age and identity.
• Consume only in private, in places where it is allowed. Ask your host or accommodation first.
• Do not consume in public, in vehicles or at the beach.
• Never drive after consuming. Use a ride-hailing app or a taxi.
• Follow the house rules of every venue, lodge or guest house.
• Do not buy from street sellers.

FAQ: Cannabis in Sea Point

Can I buy weed in Sea Point?

There is no legal retail sale for visitors. Private use and possession by adults are covered by the 2018 ruling, but selling remains illegal. Private clubs and venues set their own admission rules.

Does an Invite Pass guarantee entry to a venue?

No. The Zazapass Invite Pass covers only the entry fee at participating venues, if the venue accepts you. Each venue decides about admission and may refuse a visitor.

Can I take cannabis on a flight in South Africa?

No. Do not take cannabis through airport security or onto any flight, and never across a border.

Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction and can change. You must be 18 or older. This guide is for information only and is not legal advice.