Location: Simon's Town
Top Things to do in Simon's Town
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Simon's Town, Western Cape
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. Pisces Divers
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5.0 based on 277 reviews
Scuba Diving around the Cape Town Area. Specializing in Sharks, Seals, Wrecks and Reefs. Among the most spectacular diving in the world. Pisces Divers is a PADI Five Star IDC Centre, providing the full range of PADI training courses. We also have a well-stocked retail shop, a servicing center and air and nitrox filling station on site.
2. Cape Fun Tours
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Capefuntours specialises in unveiling Cape Town to YOU, the discerning visitor. What makes use unique? ME! – MARTIN FINE.Fluent in Scouse, Cockney, Geordie, Mancunian with the gift of the Blarney. History, culture, good food and wine enthuses me.Together with my associates let me fashion your bespoke tour. I shall transport you to where YOU want to go, with a sense of humour. Having FUN and enjoying yourself is compulsory on my tours.
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. Kayak Cape Town
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Paddle the warm waters of False Bay and we'll show you some rather amazing things on our kayak trip to visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. No experience is necessary and it's no more taxing than hiking up a hill. Professionally guided Sea Kayak Paddles every morning throughout the year, weather permitting. Our kayaks are designed for maximum stability in all conditions. Age is no barrier - anyone with full mobility from 10 upwards can do it. All trips are led by knowledgable and experienced professional guides.
6. SAS Assegaai Museum
7. South African Naval Museum
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By gweru
Most impressive. A fascinating insight into both the naval and social history of South Africa. Exhibits range from the days of Nelson right up until the present. You can easily while away 2 to three hours here. And it’s free! All they ask is for a donation. The staff we met were exceptionally knowledgeable helpful and professional. Can’t rate this place highly enough.
8. Scratch Patch & Mineral World
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By RosemaryAnneR1 - Glencairn, South Africa
Really a fab place to visit when you come from overseas beautiful jewelry to choose from and a stone pit that you can pick up and choose your own precious stones to take back home...you can also marvel at how a rock could have such beauty it's amazing...recommended.
9. Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Historic Square and Jetty in the heart of Simon's Town with many interesting exhibits, including the statue of Just Nuisance. Also the departure point for Whale watching and Shark diving within False Bay. This attraction offers something for everyone.
Reviewed By c0lestar
Just sitting there on a bench and looking at the view is amazing. I never go to Simonstown without going to Jubilee Square and Jetty and spend some time there. It is absolutely beautiful. The view from there is amazing.
10. Simon's Town Museum
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4.0 based on 106 reviews
Another Dutch East India Company property, this former governor’s home contains crafts and artifacts illustrating local cultural heritage.
Reviewed By CliveofPE - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Well positioned to give you a good understanding of Simonstown with history going back to the Dutch establishment also has a well priced refreshment area with the best fresh scones. Easy walking distance to Naval Museum.
