Location: Simon's Town
Top Things to do in Simon's Town
Things to do in Simon's Town, Western Cape: The Best Beaches
Simon's Town (Afrikaans: Simonstad), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African Navy. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour (first for the Royal Navy and now the South African Navy). The town is named after Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony.
Restaurants in Simon's Town
1. Windmill Beach
2. Miller's Point Tidal Pool
3. Foxy Beach
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Though enticing for its fine white sand and clear blue surf, there’s no swimming at this beach—at least not for humans. Foxy Beach is strictly reserved for African penguins.
4. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
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4.5 based on 8,291 reviews
The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.
Reviewed By NazleeM_13 - Haverhill, United Kingdom
This protected beach is one of the main tourist attraction in Cape Town. A few minutes walk from the main Simon’s Town, you can watch and take photo of these cute creatures in their natural habitat. In a windy day, the beach sands can be very uncomfortable to your eyes and hair though!
5. Seaforth Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ukienomad - Fleming Island, United States
We were lucky to be there when the Penguins had laid their eggs and they were nesting. The beach is lovely but it was pretty crowded when we were there. There is a lovely restaurant Seaforth that is worthwhile going to as well. Bring your blankets, chairs and enjoy the day swimming, picnicking and enjoying the penguins.
