Things to Do in Simon's Town, Cape Town

Simon's Town is home to Boulders Beach, a sheltered bay with a sandy beach boardwalk and free-roaming African penguins. There are restaurants, Korean restaurants, and beer gardens, including The Peckish Penguin - Smash Burgers, Blue Kiwi Restaurant and Deli, and Blended Health Cafe & Catering.

  • Boulders BeachBeach
  • Cape Farmhouse Beer GardenBeer Garden
  • The Lighthouse CafeRestaurant

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Simon's Town in Cape Town

Top things to do in Simon's Town

  • Boulders Beach

    Boulders Beach

    4.6 · 28.5k
    Beach

    Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

    Every day
    8 AM – 6:30 PM

Where to eat & drink in Simon's Town

  • Cape Farmhouse Beer Garden

    Cape Farmhouse Beer Garden

    4.7 · 428
    Beer Garden· R 200–300
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 8:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8:30 PM
  • The Lighthouse Cafe

    The Lighthouse Cafe

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· R 100–500
  • The Peckish Penguin

    The Peckish Penguin

    5.0 · 226
    Restaurant· R 1–100
    Mon–Tue
    11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Blue Kiwi Restaurant and Deli

    Blue Kiwi Restaurant and Deli

    4.8 · 322
    Deli· R 100–200
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 5 PM
  • Blended Health Cafe & Catering

    Blended Health Cafe & Catering

    4.7 · 496
    Restaurant· R 100–200
    Every day
    7 AM – 4:30 PM
  • The Sweetest Thing

    The Sweetest Thing

    4.6 · 448
    Café & Bakery· R 100–200
  • Minari Korean Kitchen

    Minari Korean Kitchen

    4.7 · 493
    Korean· R 100–200
  • Dixies Restaurant & Bar

    Dixies Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 · 2.9k
    Restaurant· R 200–300
    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Simon's Town with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Boulders Beach
  2. 2Cape Farmhouse Beer Garden
  3. 3The Lighthouse Cafe
  4. 4The Peckish Penguin
  5. 5Blue Kiwi Restaurant and Deli
  6. 6Blended Health Cafe & Catering
  7. 7The Sweetest Thing
  8. 8Minari Korean Kitchen
  9. 9Dixies Restaurant & Bar

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