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Things to do in Simon's Town

7 curated things to do in Simon's Town, Western Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 7 things to do in Simon's Town, in the Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South). They span Wildlife / Sanctuary, Landmark / Sightseeing and Tour / Experience. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Western Cape things to do guide.

Boulders Beach

Wildlife / Sanctuary

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Sheltered granite coves home to a large breeding colony of endangered African penguins, with boardwalks

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Wildlife / Sanctuary

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

A sheltered beach home to a large colony of endangered African penguins viewable from boardwalks

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Just Nuisance statue

Landmark / Sightseeing

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Bronze statue on Jubilee Square honouring the Great Dane officially enlisted in the Royal Navy

Simon's Town harbour boat cruises

Tour / Experience

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Boat trips from the jetty to see whales, dolphins and Cape fur seals in False Bay

Simon's Town Museum

Museum / Heritage

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Historic Residency museum covering the town's naval, maritime and cultural heritage

South African Naval Museum

Museum / Heritage

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Naval history exhibits and ship models in the historic West Dockyard

Warrior Toy Museum

Museum / Heritage

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Collection of thousands of model cars, dolls and miniature railways on St George's Street

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