• Simon´s Town Waterfront has an interesting combination of restaurants & shops. Several water based activities head off from Simon´s Town jetty.

• Jubilee Square is the cobbled centre of town, with tall palm trees & the life size statue of Able Seaman Just Nuisance - the famous Great Dane who befriended the Royal Navy soldiers in WWII & became the only dog ever to hold rank in the Royal Navy.

• Mineral World has a gemstone factory, with the interactive Scratch Patch & an unusual jewellery & gift shop.

• Roman Rock Lighthouse is the one attraction that is not accessible from the main road, but easily spotted from all over town. It is South Africa´s third oldest lighthouse & the only one built on a rock!

• Southern Right Whales in season -JULY - NOVEMBER: Come & search for the friendly giants of the sea, the Southern Right whale. There are approximately 4000 of these magnificent animals in the southern Oceans & up to 90 of them come & stay for the winter in the shallow waters of this Fairest Cape.

• Chacma baboons can be seen in the surrounding area but to get up close & personal try a baboon walking experience from Glencairn. A extraordinary guided excursion with local Baboon Whisperer, Jenni Trethowen who has developed a special relationship with the local baboon troop which, together with the eight other troops in the area, are the only baboons in South Africa that enjoy protected status.

• Simon´s Town invokes an old world charm, & it is easy to browse for souvenirs in the curio shops. Stroll into an art gallery for local talent or visit the Bronze Age foundry in the old Albertyn Stables. Shop at one of the stylish boutiques with locally designed clothing - you won´t find a high street chain store in this town.

• Boat trips head off in all directions from the Waterfront. Take your pick from a harbour cruise, to a trip to Cape Point by sea. Visit Seal Island (home to 74 000 Cape Fur Seals, 24 bird species & a hunting ground for Great White Sharks) or go on a whale watching tour for an up close & personal experience with the giants of the sea. Great White Shark viewing & cage diving also leaves from Simon´s Town Jetty as do the pelagic trips for birding fans.

• Still on the water - join a guided kayak trip from the jetty where you could kayak past the penguins or into one of the beautiful coves of the coastline.

• Fishing in False Bay is an El Dorado for rock & boat anglers - fish such as yellowtail, snoek, Salmon, Snapper, bream & Reef Fish can be caught in the area.

• Scuba Diving is cool in the Cape, especially in winter. With loads of wreck & rock sites you will need to speak to one of our experts & get advice on gear, courses, boat & shore dives

• Sailing - ask at False Bay Yacht Club for regattas, races & other traditional sailing options or take a pleasure trip on a catamaran or go for Xtreme Hobie Cat Sailing as an alternative

• Beaches - visit Glencairn for surfing & kite surfing, walk on Long Beach, play on Seaforth, swim with Penguins at Boulders, snorkel at Windmill or find a secluded cove to lie back & read a book from one of our stores.

• Golfing - Simon´s Town Country Club has a 9-hole course & also offers squash & bowls

• Hiking - walk up to Just Nuisance Grave & the waterfall above town or ask for a guide to explore various mountain routes

• Biking - a great way to explore town or further afield. Road bikes can be hired & there are plenty of mountain biking trails

• After all the action - head for one of the many restaurants in town - starting from Glencairn, along the main street & headed south towards the point. Many are on the waters edge & offer selections from seafood to steak, deli fare & pizzas.