Making a list of the cutest anything is impossible without including Simon's Town. As a matter of fact, Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony in the 1600s, is the namesake of this tiny town, which is deep in history. Simon's Town has served as a naval station and harbor for more than 200 years, first for the Royal Navy and now for the South African Navy.

Simon's Town is like something out of a storybook when you walk through it. Historic structures from the 1800s have been refurbished, painted a vibrant shade of pink or blue, and are now used as lodging, cafés, and a number of antique businesses. Pick through the memorabilia that has accumulated years of dust and memories; perhaps you'll uncover one or two valuable records. Alternatively, stop for lunch at a bayside restaurant. (Don't forget to keep an eye out for the sax player who frequently plays music for pedestrians.)

Location: Western Cape

It is the year 1762. After months at sea, a notorious smuggler has arrived in the Cape, laden with priceless loot taken along the way. He invests his money on building a palace on the pristine sands of Noetzie Beach in South Africa, appropriate for a king.

At least, that's the tale locals of Noetzie Beach enjoy telling visitors. The strange castles built along the shore are actually just well-designed vacation homes that have been owned by families for many years. Despite its somewhat unromantic past, Noetzie Beach is nevertheless one of the nation's most charming coastal communities.

The African fish eagle and its eponymous cry frequently emerge, while visitors to the remote shoreline can look for bushbuck, otters, and a variety of seabirds. It is also highly recommended to visit the beach because it is close to the Sinclair Nature Reserve, an indigenous woodland with Garden Route-specific flora and wildlife. And what if you do, like so many others, fall in love with Noetzie? Well, there are a couple of castles up for sale.

Location: Western Cape

The coastal hamlet of Yzerfontein, which has only 1200 residents, is well-known for its Sixteen Mile Beach, which is the longest continuous expanse of sand on the South African coastline and extends all the way to the West Coast National Park. Natural saltpans, limestone ridges, and fynbos are all present in the breathtaking Sandveld region. Yzerfontein is peaceful for most of the year, but between August and October, when the beautiful wildflowers begin to bloom, it becomes a travel hotspot.

Yzerfontein, as lovely as it is, is more significant as the site of a truly outstanding community effort. The!Khwa ttu empowerment project has become a home for the native San people, a minority community from South Africa who may have been the planet's earliest humans. During an amazing three-hour tour! The San guides of Khwa ttu exhibit significant aspects of their ancestry, such as tracking, hunting, and gathering. Their history is human history, not simply African history.

Location: west coast of South Africa

What are we after? Africa's finest waffles! Where are they located? Ramsgate! Ramsgate, a coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, is really quite beautiful, but we'll get to that in a moment. Waffles come first. The Waffle House, which was founded more than 60 years ago and is tucked away in the sub-tropical foliage at the edge of Ramsgate Lagoon, has long been a popular destination for both tourists and residents. Why? The waffles are outstanding. Eat one or five—nobody will be looking down.

Okay. After you've eaten to your heart's content, it's time to continue discovering Ramsgate. Visitors to The Waffle House can browse clever neighborhood shops nearby for original artwork, ceramics, and oddities. Families can take a journey down the lagoon in a canoe or enjoy the children's play area.

Children will also enjoy the abundance of native butterflies in Butterfly Valley and the Crocworld Conservation Centre (it's obvious what you'll see here). If you want something more sedate, the tranquil Ramsgate beach is the perfect place for a leisurely afternoon of swimming and tanning.

Location: South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

With a place on the list of Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in South Africa, Espresso Bay in the Eastern Cape region gives the phrase "small town" a whole different meaning because there are still only 258 people living there. It must be crucial to the explanation because it's so enjoyable to look into.

The name is unique, and its history is also fascinating: Coffee Bay is thought to have been named following the development of several espresso trees from beans that were scattered either by a shipwreck or by robbers. It's a modern-day "Jack and the Beanstalk" tale set on the sloping terrain of the Wild Coast; in fact, you might spot Jack's cow munching not too far from the water.

Take a trip to visit Hole in the Wall, a beautiful natural feature carved out of a stone by countless centuries of pounding waves, or explore all that the central town's Xhosa culture has to offer in South Africa.
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Location: Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape Province

One of the most beautiful sites in the world, according to many photographers, is the small fishing town of Arniston in the Overberg region of the Cape. Why is clear to see. A sunset at Arniston is a kaleidoscope of pink hues with glittering silver water. But Arniston's wonders don't stop with its water; its enchanted lime-washed thatched buildings, which have been preserved in immaculate condition for countless years, have been designated a national monument.

Arniston is bordered by two stunning nature reserves, De Hoop and De Mond, as if that weren't enough of a cause to pack your polaroid and pay a visit. In addition to protecting a significant wetland, De Hoop Nature Reserve is home to more than 100 different kinds of aquatic birds. The Damara tern, the most endangered coastal bird in South Africa, is protected by the De Mond Nature Reserve in addition to a number of other small mammals.

Location: Cape’s Overberg district