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The Grosvenor Guest House is so conveniently situated that you rarely need use transport. Some of the most wonderful restaurants and interesting shops are all within walking distance of the guest house, not to mention the famous Simon's Town Naval Base, museums and many other nautical objects of interest. See below for details or consult your hosts Debbie or Natasha who will gladly advise on things to do and places to see.
SIMON'S TOWN
This fascinating, steeped in nautical history and tradition was named after the governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel who recommended that the bay be used as a safe winter anchorage by the Dutch East India Company vessels calling at the Cape.
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Boulders (Table Mountain National Park)
 Boulders, renowned for its thriving colony of African Penguins offers not only outstanding viewing opportunities for penguins and whales but a beautiful safe beach and superb photo opportunities. Elevated boardwalks provide exceptional viewing opportunities for penguins and whales during the calving season.
Beaches (SIMON'S TOWN)
Boulders Beach, Foxy Beach, Seaforth Beach, Long Beach and Glencairn Beach
Museums (SIMON'S TOWN)
A number of interesting museums illustrate Simon's Town's naval and cultural heritage.
- Simon's Town Museum offers regular walking tours of the historic town centre
- The Heritage Museum preserves the history of generations of Muslim residents of Simon's Town
- South African Naval Museum houses a submarine diorama and is the custodian of the Martello Tower
- Warrior Toy Museum showcases a unique collection of toy cars and trains, dolls and lead soldiers.
Tel 021 786 1395
Historical Sites (SIMON'S TOWN)
- Church of St Francis:
The oldest existing Anglican Church in South Africa
- Roman Rock Lighthouse:
South Africa's third oldest lighthouse and the only one built on a rock.
Simon's Town Waterfront & RESTAURANTS
 The Simon's Town Waterfront has a unique vibe which needs to be experienced firsthand. An eclectic variety of shops and restaurants gives the waterfront its distinctive atmosphere for which it is renowned. From here boat trips depart for Harbour Tours, Whale Watching, Seal Island and Cape Point.
 offers a fascinating tour through a gemstone tumbling factory, a scratch patch for the whole family where you are literally able to scratch through heaps of semi-precious gems e.g. Tiger's Eye, Rose Qualrtz, Amethyst, Jasper, Agates and Crystals and get to buy them by the bag! Visit the onsite jewellery and gift shop.
Simon’s Town – Dido Valley Rd
Tel: (021) 786-2020.
Open Daily: Mon – Fri: 8:30am to 4:45pm; Sat/Sun/Hol: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Tel: 021 786 5798
Sunset & daytime yacht cruises (SIMON'S TOWN)
Seal Island Trips (SIMON'S TOWN) |
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 Exhibits simulate local condidtions of our 2 oceans surrounding our magnificent shores & include specimens e.g. sharks, penguins, seals, sun fish and much more. This is specatacle not to be missed. Open daily 365 days a year 09H30 to 18H00
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 Cape Point is one of South Africa's most famous landmarks and a spectacle not to be missed. Take a day tour on a beautiful scenic coastal trip to visit this spectacular site.
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One of the most spectacular drives in the world. From Cape Town around the Peninsula along the False Bay coastline via Cape Point and back along the Atlantic coast via Hout Bay, Clifton's famous beaches and Sea Point. |
COMPANY'S GARDEN
 Situated at the very top of Adderley Street in Cape Town City Centre, the Company's Garden was originally established to provide fresh fruit and vegetable for the seamen sailing from Holland to Indonesia. The beautiful Garden is home to several landmark buildings including Parliament, SA Museum, SA National Gallery, Slave Lodge, St George's Cathedral, the Jewish Museum and the university of Cape Town's City Campus
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60 Hectares covering the SE slopes of Table Mountain dedicated to indigenous flora. Open air concerts and recitals on Sundays, breakfasts and teas . |
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 Just 12 kms from Cape Town, this world heritage site is not to be missed. Take a ferry ride from the V & A Waterfront to Robben Island for and informative and funfilled day.
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 Magical views, winding walkways, inquisitive rock rabbits and masses of indigenous flora. An unequalled cable car ride!
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 A vibrant fusion of shopping, entertainment and nightlife. See the website for details.
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wine routes
Constantia is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa.
Visit 9 of the most unique wine estates in the beautiful Durbanville Winelands right here on our doorstep.
Franschhoek Valley is known as one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine comprising 30 wine farms including some of South Africa's most respected names.
Not far from the southernmost tip of the vast African continent, amidst the villages of the Boland, sprawl the vineyards of the Helderberg Wine Route, guarded by the majestic mountain from which they take their name.
One of the most established wine routes in the province.
Representing more than 300 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification.
Meander through the scenic Swartland Wine Route; savour some of the finest wines, meet hospitable friendly people, revel, spellbound in the wonder of its natural beauty. |
SPORT
CHARTERS & CRUISES
Simon's Town Boat Company
Tel: +27 (0) 83 257 7760
Kayaking (SIMON'S TOWN)
Kayaking with Sea Kayak Trips and TOurs operation out of Simon's Town. From day tours to 10 tours. Professionally guided kayaking. Great fun for the whole family.
Tel: 082 504 8930
SAILING
fALSE BAY YACHT CLUB
Tel: 021 786 2757 / 021 786 1370
Simon's Town Golf Club (SIMON'S TOWN)
Overlooks False Bay and offers you the experience of an uncrowded 9 hole golf course with unsurpassed sea and mountain views.
Main Road, Simonstown
Tel: (021) 786 1233
Whale Watching (SIMON'S TOWN)
White shark cage diving and viewing (SIMON'S TOWN)
White shark cage diving or surface viewing of these magnificent predators in their natural habitat with Rob Lawrence of African Eco Charters, leading white shark viewing and diving operators in False Bay.
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ENTERTAINMENT / CASINO / SHOPPING |
Kenilworth Race Course
Kenilworth Race Course offers regulare horse racing.
Rosmead Avenue, Kenilworth, Cape Town
Tel: (021) 700 1600 |
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 Sun International's Inner City Casino and entertainment world.
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SEE MORE, HEAR MORE, FEEL MORE - IMAX is the ultimate movie experience. With crystal clear images up to eight stories high, and wrap-around digital surround sound, IMAX takes you to places you only imagined. |
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A vibrant fusion of shopping, entertainment and nightlife. See the website for details. |
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