Spring in Simon’s Town is a season of renewal, beauty, and endless exploration. As the days grow longer and the air warms, the Cape Peninsula bursts into color with wildflowers, lush greenery, and vibrant coastal landscapes that are perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike. This is the ideal time to enjoy scenic hikes, coastal …
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Looking for the ultimate girls’ weekend getaway? Mariner Guesthouse & Villa in Simon’s Town is the ideal spot this August. With stunning ocean views, cosy and stylish rooms, and warm hospitality, it’s the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and create unforgettable memories with your best friends. Spend your days exploring charming cafés, boutique shops, and …
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Just a short drive from Cape Town, Simon’s Town is a charming coastal village that many visitors overlook, yet it offers some of the most beautiful scenery, rich history, and unique experiences on the Cape Peninsula. With its colourful harbour, historic streets, and friendly local vibe, it feels like stepping into a seaside town frozen …
Are you celebrating a birthday this June? Visit the Lower Station with your valid SA ID, driver’s license, or birth certificate to claim your free birthday return trip up Table Mountain. You can claim your birthday ticket on any day in the calendar month of your birthday – not only on the actual day of …
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Winter is approaching and the sun is starting to set a bit earlier over our beautiful city. This is why we’ve updated our operating times for the change in season.Please note that our updated operating times from 1 May until 14 July 2024 are:Last Car Up: 16h00Last Car Down: 17h00The Cableway will be closed from …
Cape Point marks the southwestern tip of the African continent, with some of the most breathtaking ocean and coastal scenery in the world. The treacherous rocky reefs surrounding the Point are home to 26 recorded shipwrecks – and probably many more. Sea cliffs rise over 250 meters above the waves crashing against the rocks far …
As April unfolds and brings some cooler weather to Cape Town, the city embraces the new season with no shortage of things to do. From captivating art exhibitions and bustling markets to outdoor cinema experiences under the stars, there’s something for everyone. For the occasional warm day, outdoor activities abound, complemented by the anticipation of …
Simon’s Town Museum is housed in “The Residency” which was built in 1777 as the winter residence for the Dutch East India Company Governor at the Cape. Simon’s Town Museum was established in 1977 by the Simon’s Town Historical Society. The Museum was originally housed in the old Simon’s Town Municipality complex but moved to …
SHORT WALKS There are some really nice walks in the heart of Simon’s Town. Here is a couple: The Waterfall Start at the Shell Petrol Station in town. Walk up the steps to the left of the garage. Follow the steep roads up the hill looking for the “ski lift” pylons which will lead you …
Troop ships in Simon’s Bay WWII (Image ST Museum) Simon’s Town activity followed much the same pattern in the Second World War as it did in the First. In the early stages of the war, it was the assembly base for the ships engaged in the rounding up of German ships in the southern oceans, …
