Simon's Town

False Bay has sharks, but designated spotting beaches, clear flag protocols and Fish Hoek's seasonal exclusion net help swimmers make informed choices. Learn how the system works before choosing a beach.

Compare Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, plan both stops, understand separate tickets and the ocean boundary, and choose a realistic Peninsula route.

Plan your Boulders Beach visit around parking, tides and penguin viewing. Compare early morning and late afternoon, with a practical Cape Peninsula day plan.

Choose a practical meal stop before or after Cape Point, from an early Simon's Town breakfast to a harbour lunch or a simple reserve picnic.

A practical comparison of Foxy Beach penguin viewing and Boulders Beach swimming, with tide, ticket and conservation tips for a smoother Simon's Town visit.