Attractions

Whether it is adventure or relaxation you seek, Simon´s Town offers it all. Within easy driving distance of the Cape Winelands and the unspoilt West Coast, Simon´s Town is one of South Africa´s most favourite holiday destinations.

Stroll down cobbled streets to explore our Victorian village boasting beautiful historical buildings, antique shops and museums. Relax with a glass of wine in one of the restaurants at our waterfront, whilst enjoying authentic African music. Mariner Guesthouse is within 1km walking distance of Seaforth and Boulders beaches where swimming or sun bathing is fabulous, and a boardwalk runs through the African Penguin nesting area.

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  • Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
  • Visit the Jean Doyle's sculpture of the Great Dane, Able Seaman Just Nuisance, who befriended and assisted naval sailors during World War 11
  • Beautiful mountain hikes and cycling trips
  • Beach or mountain horse rides
  • Abseil off Chapman’s Peak
  • Visit museums (Including The Warrior Toy Museum and The Heritage Museum)
  • Play golf on any of the 5 golf courses within 15 minutes drive
  • Visit a variety of African sculpture and artifact shops.
  • Solole Game Reserve (African Buffalo and various indigenous antelope)
  • Cape Point Ostrich Farm along scenic coastal drive
  • Scratch Patch & Mineral World
  • Bird watching
  • Walk with the baboons amongst the fynbos covered mountains - one of the world’s six floral kingdoms!
  • Visit Noordhoek Farm Village and Imhoff Farm to experience their organic and locally produced foods, local art studios, animal farmyards and farm shops
  • Visit any of the attractions closer to Cape Town (only 30 – 45 minutes drive). These include Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, The Castle of Good Hope, a boat trip to Robben Island, shopping at the V&A Waterfront and a cable car trip up Table Mountain
  • Go to a soccer, cricket or rugby match with all major sport stadiums within easy driving distance (30 – 45 minutes) from Mariner Guesthouse
Penquins at Boulder's Beach Mountain hikes and cycling trips Beach or mountain horse rides Great Dane, Able Seaman Just Nuisance
  • Deep-sea fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, guided scuba diving expeditions
  • Surfing, wind-surfing and kite-surfing
  • Boat trips in and around the harbour, or to Seal Island where you can see the famous breaching Great White Shark.
  • Bird watching, as well as coastal angling
  • Whale watching from your balcony , or take a boat trip to get close
  • Robben Island boat trip
  • Diving in the Two Ocean Aquarium
  • Visit the Save Our Seas Shark Centre
  • Great White shark cage dives
Boat trip to Seal Island Whale watching
  • Exploration of shipwrecks and lighthouses at Cape Point
  • Visit a traditional African Village and go on a walking township tour
  • Go on a Sunpath Sacred Site Tour and visit burial caves, rock art and the mysterious Sun & Moon shrines of the ancient Cape people
  • Tours to the Mother City, including a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, The Castle of Good Hope, a boat trip to Robben Island, shopping at the V&A Waterfront and a cable car trip up Table Mountain
  • See the Big Five at Aquila Private Game Reserve
  • Wine tasting tours (visit wine farms by car, horseback, quad-bike or hot-air balloon)
  • Go on any of the different Adventure, Eco, Family or Heritage Route day trips which we can arrange for you
Traditional African Village Family Hiking