Simon's Town takes its name from the governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel, and offers budget holiday accommodation with spectacular views over False Bay and Cape Town's Southern Peninsula.

The SA Navy has its base here amongst multi-cultural heritage buildings and museums that reflect SA history i.e. the Dutch East India Company Hospital building, the South African Naval Museum, and Heritage House. The annual Navy Festival is a lively attraction here each March.

Simonstown offers ideally situated self catering accommodation with its 'waterfront' with an hotel, shops, curios and a variety of seafood restaurants.   The sheltered and safe beaches, along with the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, attract visitors for family holidays.  Boat trips include the Roman Rock lighthouse and Seal Island, also Whale watching is possible in season.

Simons Town is the best place to stay in winter in Cape Town, as False bay is protected from the northwester wind.