Things To Do in False Bay

Beaches & Pools

Waters Edge Beach

Overnight? Stay in Simonstown
This off the beaten track beach is one of the local secrets. Head off in a southerly direction from Southforth beach, Simonstown (i.e. veer right when the grassy ...

Family Entertainment / Museums

Warrior Toy Museum

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
The Warrior Toy Museum has been operating for a number of years and when visiting you’ll see a permanent display of model cars, dolls, dinky toys and more. The ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Muizenberg Circular Walk

Overnight? Stay in Muizenberg
This hike is relatively easy and suitable for children aged six and over. Grab your torch, camera, water and sunscreen and get ready for a fun adventure ...

Museums

South African Naval Museum

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
Booking accommodation in Simon’s Town usually means that you’re ready for a quiet getaway in a town that is full of history and character. This spot is home to the ...

Family Entertainment / Sight Seeing

A Train Ride to Remember

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
Atlantic Rail offers you an exclusive trip back in time where you can enjoy a train ride around the peninsula in a steam locomotive that was built in 1949. Not only ...

Sight Seeing / Whale Watching

Whale Watching from Boyes Drive

Overnight? Stay in Muizenberg
Whether it be a passing drive or a leisurely stroll along Boyes Drive, there are many allocated stop-offs along the mountain side, where you can park off and view ...

Whale Watching

Whale Watching from Boulders to Smitswinkelbaai

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
Although Simon’s Town is small in size, one of its biggest attractions still remains a trip to Boulders Beach. Boulders Beach is situated at the end of Simon’s Town ...

Sight Seeing / Whale Watching

Whale Watching in Fish Hoek

Overnight? Stay in Fish Hoek
Jager’s Walk, a beautiful walk path with a bird’s eye view of the whales, curves along the coastline towards Glencairn and takes you all the way into Simons Town ...

Salty Sea Dog Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
Simonstown has a lot to offer from stunning scenery, quirky shops, the naval museum and best of all it has the Salty Sea Dog Restaurant. If you love sea food then ...

Monuments / Museums

Just Nuisance

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
Just Nuisance was a likable resident in Simons Town and a statue of him stands in Jubilee square in his memory. After birth he was sold to a man who ran the United ...

Sight Seeing / Water Sports

Penguin Sea Kayak Trip

Overnight? Stay in Simons Town
The African Penguin colony that inhabits the beaches and unique rock formations of the Western Cape coastline continues to lure tourists from all over the world to ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Antoniesgat Trail

Overnight? Stay in Cape Point
Start: Turning circle just south of Buffels Bay Beach (Cape Point Nature Reserve), Cape Town Finish: Buffels Bay Beach Duration: 3.5 km, roughly 2 hours ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Kalk Bay to Boomslang Cave Hike

Overnight? Stay in Kalk Bay
Start: Echo Valley sign Finish: Echo Valley sign Duration: 4 km, roughly 2 hours (but allow for stops and cave exploration) Fitness: easy Our tip: if you are ...

Hiking Trails

Hoerikwaggo Hike

Overnight? Stay in Cape Town
Start: Cape Town Finish: Cape Point Duration: 87.9 km, 5 days Fitness: difficult Our tip: you can opt for shorter Hoerikwaggo trails if the full 5-day ...

Museums

Het Posthuys

Overnight? Stay in Muizenberg
Muizenberg is a coastal suburb that is popular for its stunning beaches and laid-back ambience, but also for being the address of one of the country’s oldest ...