Location: Simon's Town
Top Things to do in Simon's Town
What to do and see in Simon's Town, Western Cape: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Noorul Islam Heritage Museum
2. Scala Battery
3. 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.
4. Signal School Steps
5. Just Nuisance
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By axelsL1196YB - Lillehammer, Norway
This Grand Danois is still widely know over Africa and other parts of the world. The life of this dog was very special - and yes, there is a lovely story about this dog. He, Just Nuisance became the first and only canine Royal Navy member in history! What was the reason? - Well, you have to google it - and you will find a lovely story, why this dog ,in 1939, only two years old enjoyed the Royal Navy for the rest of his live. - Simon’s Town has a rich naval history, which stretches back more than two hundred years. Although now home to the South African Navy, in those days the Naval Base fell under the command of the British rule and the Royal Navy and was the largest naval base on the entire African continent. (we have been there some years ago)
6. Roman Rock Lighthouse
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
