Boulders Beach

One of the Best Places to Visit in Cape Town is Boulders Beach. The waters of False Bay are enviably warmer than the waves of the Atlantic, making swimming here more appealing than it is at Clifton or Camps Bay. Although the environment and swimming are beautiful, meeting the locals is the major reason to visit Boulders Beach: An ever-growing colony of African Penguins resides on this beach. These tuxedo-clad beachgoers can be seen balancing precariously on the sand. Please try not to disturb them, even if they are accustomed to human interaction.

Recently arrived guests enjoy getting close to the penguins. One TripAdvisor member claims that "There were penguins everywhere! They didn't appear to mind if you took pictures of them very close up." Visitors can experience up-close experiences with these endearing animals in a breathtaking environment that includes enormous granite rocks, rock pools, tranquil bays, and gloriously empty stretches of glistening beach. A short distance away, Foxy Beach offers excellent opportunities to see penguins thanks to a walkway that passes by the best locations. Both beach and wildlife enthusiasts will adore this wonderful family outing.

Around 26 miles south of the city center of Cape Town, close to the town of Simon's Town, is where Boulders Beach, a section of Table Mountain National Park, is located. The M3, M5, or M6 freeways provide access to the beach by car, or you can ride the Metrorail to Simon's Town Station. Boulders opens to visitors every day at around 7 or 8 p.m.; season-specific closing times apply. One of the few locations in Table Mountain National Park, the beach charges conservation fees to visitors. These fees are 40 ZAR ($5 USD) for adults and 15 ZAR ($2 USD) for children.

Address: Klein Tuin Road Simon's Town, Cape Town
Phone: +27 83 581 9686
Opening hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Rating: 4.5/5.0, 8390 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: https://www.bouldershouse.com/contact-us.php