This boulder-strewn white-sand beach is famous for its resident colony of around 3000 African penguins, which inhabit a fenced-off section of the beach easily seen from the two viewing platforms.
Nearby are several idyllic secluded beaches edging small coves framed by giant granite boulders.
Sea waters here are two to three degrees warmer than on the Atlantic coast and offer excellent snorkelling and swimming for families with children.
Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park and is located on the southern outskirts of Simon's Town, around 30km (18mi) from Cape Town, a 45-minute drive.
Location: Follow signs from Bellvue Road, Simon's Town
Phone: 021/786-2329
Admission: R35
Hours: Daily, 7am-7:30pm December and January; 8am-6:30pm February, March, October and November; 8am-5pm April-September
Website: www.sanparks.org
Latest update: Boulders Beach: 12 July, 2024
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