9 Things To Do in Glencairn

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Boulders Beach

Beaches & Pools / Animal Sanctuaries / Sight Seeing

Boulders Beach

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
Boulders Beach near Simon's Town is a must for many reasons. It is tranquil, speckled with dramatic rounded boulders, lapped by the turquoise of the ocean, and home ...

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Enjoy a cold one at Dixies Pub

Nightlife & Theatre / Cafés & Eateries

Enjoy a cold one at Dixies Pub

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Dixies pub and restaurant has been an institution with locals, families, tourists, fishermen, bikers and appreciators of wholesome and hearty meals for decades ...

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Glencairn Beach

Beaches & Pools

Glencairn Beach

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If you're heading out to Simons Town on the train why not stop off at Glencairn and spend a few hours at the beach? This fantastic little spot is popular with ...

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Elsies Peak Walk

Hiking Trails

Elsies Peak Walk

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Table Mountain is an international icon, a symbol of the Mother City of Cape Town. Locals love its looming consistency and the many changing views that it provides ...

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Whale Watching in Fish Hoek

Sight Seeing / Whale Watching

Whale Watching in Fish Hoek

Overnight? Accommodation 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 ...

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Self Drive the Cape Peninsula

Scenic Drives / Sight Seeing

Self Drive the Cape Peninsula


Self Drive the Cape Peninsula – two oceans in one day and one of the most beautiful drives, and easiest way to truly orientate yourself to the mountain range and ...

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Windmill Beach

Family Entertainment / Beaches & Pools

Windmill Beach

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
Situated right on the doorstep of some of the loveliest overnight lodgings in Simon's Town are the beautiful beaches. Seasoned travellers will likely know of ...

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Fish Hoek Museum

Museums

Fish Hoek Museum

Overnight? Accommodation in Fish Hoek
The guest houses in Fish Hoek offer charming accommodation just outside Cape Town, and are surrounded by gorgeous beaches, quirky shops, and some great cultural and ...

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Kalk Bay Expresso

Cafés & Eateries

Kalk Bay Expresso

Overnight? Accommodation in Kalk Bay
Book your accommodation in Kalk Bay to experience the Mother City of Cape Town in all its quirky charm. This little village is perched on the doorstep of a working ...

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Fishermans Beach

0.4 km away / Beaches & Pools

Fishermans Beach

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
You will find the sandy shores of Fishermans Beach between the Simon's Town Golf Course and the very well known Boulder's Beach, which is home to many penguins and ...

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Waters Edge Beach

0.4 km away / Beaches & Pools

Waters Edge Beach

Overnight? Accommodation 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 ...

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Scratch Patch at Simons Town

0.9 km away / Family Entertainment

Scratch Patch at Simons Town

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
Southern Africa is often considered the "gemstone capital of the world" as almost half of the world's gemstones are found in this part of the world. For this ...

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Whale Watching on the False Bay Coast

1.7 km away / Whale Watching

Whale Watching on the False Bay Coast

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
Simon's Town Boat Company is the sole permit holder for boat based whale watching for the western half of False Bay - stretching from Strandfontein all the way to ...

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Explore Simons Town

1.7 km away / Sight Seeing

Explore Simons Town

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
Situated on the Eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, and named after Simon van der Stel, the town was proclaimed as a safe winter harbour in 1741 and then grew ...

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Heather Auer Art & Sculpture Gallery

1.7 km away / Art Galleries

Heather Auer Art & Sculpture Gallery

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
The Heather Auer Art & Sculpture Gallery, established in 1998, is a charming gallery at the Simonstown Waterfront and stocked with orginal art by South African ...

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Scenic Charter Cruise to Seal Island

2.5 km away / Cruises / Sight Seeing

Scenic Charter Cruise to Seal Island

Overnight? Accommodation in Simons Town
On this charter, we follow the shoreline to Seal Island, passing Glencairn close to Simons Town, The Clan Stuart shipwreck, Fish Hoek, onto the bohemian village of ...

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Meander along Jager Walk

2.5 km away / Sight Seeing / Wheelchair Friendly

Meander along Jager Walk

Overnight? Accommodation in Fish Hoek
Fish Hoek (Fish 'Corner') sits between ocean and mountain. This long white beach parallel to a working railway line ends in Catwalk that leads towards Simon's Town ...

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Hire a Bike and Cycle the Cape

2.5 km away / Sports & Leisure / Cycling

Hire a Bike and Cycle the Cape

Overnight? Accommodation in Fish Hoek
Cycle The Cape offers top quality road bikes to explore Cape Town and the beautiful Cape Peninsula. Bikes can be hired for whatever time period you require. We are ...

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Cape Town Cycle Tours

2.5 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Cape Town Cycle Tours

Overnight? Accommodation in Fish Hoek
Cycle The Cape offers a wide variety of road bike tours around the Cape Peninsula which can be designed to your own specifications. Depending on your fightness ...

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Running and Hiking the Cape

2.5 km away / Sports & Leisure / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Running and Hiking the Cape

Overnight? Accommodation in Fish Hoek
As well as all the cycling activities on offer at Cycle the Cape, we also offer various runs and walks around the Cape. Being a sub 3 hour marathon runner we can ...

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South African Naval Museum

3.1 km away / Museums

South African Naval Museum

Overnight? Accommodation 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 ...

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Salty Sea Dog Restaurant

3.2 km away

Salty Sea Dog Restaurant

Overnight? Accommodation 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 ...

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Warrior Toy Museum

3.3 km away / Family Entertainment / Museums

Warrior Toy Museum

Overnight? Accommodation 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 ...

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Simon's Town Heritage Museum

3.3 km away / Museums

Simon's Town Heritage Museum

Overnight? Accommodation in Simon's Town
A visit to the Heritage Museum in Simon's Town will give you an understanding of the rich Cape Malay cultural influence and history of the region. From 1743 there ...

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Glencairn as a destination

If you are considering visiting Glencairn or have already booked your Glencairn accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Glencairn and come back and submit your Glencairn review or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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Bed & Breakfast

Moonglow Guest House

Moonglow is conveniently situated to visit the local peninsula attractions but still within easy reach of Cape Town and surrounds. Moonglow Guest...

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Self Catering

The Boho Cave

The Boho Cave is a self catering apartment located in Glencairn on the owners property. The area is incredibly peaceful and the sounds of the bir...

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Self Catering

Ras Vill

Located in the tranquil seaside village of Glencairn on the Cape Peninsula, Ras Vill offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coasta...

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Self Catering

Glencairn Holiday Apartment

This loadshedding proof apartment is an ideal base to explore the Southern Peninsula. The self contained apartment is situated below the main hou...

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Self Catering

Mettahouse

Perched in the tranquil setting of Glencairn Heights, Simon's Town, Mettahouse is a charming retreat offering awe-inspiring views of towering mou...

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Self Catering

The Mountain Gem

The Mountain Gem is a self catering apartment located in Glencairn on the owners property. The area is incredibly peaceful and the sounds of the ...

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Self Catering

The Cape Aquanaut

Perched on a hilltop in the tranquil suburb of Glen Marine, Glencairn, The Cape Aquanaut offers accommodation with breathtaking views of False Ba...

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Guest House

Simon's Town Guest House

Watch whales from your bedroom at this luxuriously appointed, contemporary Cape Town guesthouse. Situated in Cairnside, a quiet suburb of Simon's...

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