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Simon's Town in Cape Town

Things to Do in Simon's Town, Cape Town

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.

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 BeachBoulders BeachBeach
  • Cape Farmhouse Beer GardenCape Farmhouse Beer GardenBeer Garden
  • The Lighthouse CafeThe Lighthouse CafeRestaurant
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Top things to do in Simon's Town

  • Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Boulders Beach

    4.6 · 28.7k
    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 in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Cape Farmhouse Beer Garden

    4.7 · 434
    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 in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    The Lighthouse Cafe

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Restaurant· R 100–500
    Mon
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
  • The Peckish Penguin in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    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
    Map
  • Blended Health Cafe & Catering in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Blended Health Cafe & Catering

    4.7 · 500
    Restaurant· R 100-200
    Every day
    7 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Blue Door Coffee Roasters

    4.6 · 389
    Coffee Shop· R 1–100
    Every day
    6:30 AM – 5 PM
  • The Sweetest Thing in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    The Sweetest Thing

    4.5 · 452
    Café & Bakery· R 100–200
    Every day
    8 AM – 5 PM
  • Minari Korean Kitchen in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Minari Korean Kitchen

    4.7 · 493
    Korean· R 100–200
    Map
  • Dixies Restaurant & Bar in Simon's Town, Cape Town

    Dixies Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 · 3.0k
    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. 5Blended Health Cafe & Catering
  6. 6Blue Door Coffee Roasters
  7. 7The Sweetest Thing
  8. 8Minari Korean Kitchen
  9. 9Dixies Restaurant & Bar

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