Things to do in Simon's Town, Western Cape: The Best Beaches

April 19, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

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

Corner of M 4 Bellevue Road, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa
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Windmill Beach

2. Miller's Point Tidal Pool

Miller_s Point Miller’s point Rd, Simon’s Town, Simon's Town South Africa http://secretcapetown.co.za/millers-point-tidal-pool/
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Miller's Point Tidal Pool

3. Foxy Beach

Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Foxy Beach

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

Simon's Town 7995 South Africa +27 21 786 2329 [email protected] http://www.capepointroute.co.za/moreinfoOther.php?aID=110
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

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

Seaforth Road, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/seaforth-beach/
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Seaforth Beach

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.

6. Fisherman's Beach

1 Main Road, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/fishermans-beach/
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Fisherman's Beach

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