What's the best way to see Seaforth Beach?

According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Seaforth Beach: Guided Day Tour to Cape Point, Penguins and Wine Tasting (From $182.06) Full Day Private Sea Kayaking & Cape Point (From $596.50) City Escape: Cape Town Classics Private Day Trip (From $162.35) Private Day Tour to Cape of Good Hope, Penguins, Wine Tasting (From $183.15) Paddle with the Penguins (From $24.53)

What hotels are near Seaforth Beach?

Hotels near Seaforth Beach: (0.18 mi) Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Guesthouse (0.18 mi) The Cheriton Guest House B&B (0.15 mi) Self catering apartment - Simons Town (0.38 mi) Mariner Guesthouse & Villa (0.16 mi) Peaceful Cottage & Walk To Beach & Penguins View all hotels near Seaforth Beach on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Seaforth Beach?

Restaurants near Seaforth Beach: (0.03 mi) Cafe Penguino (0.07 mi) Seaforth Restaurant (0.89 mi) The Lighthouse Cafe (0.44 mi) Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio (0.82 mi) Saveur View all restaurants near Seaforth Beach on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Seaforth Beach?

Attractions near Seaforth Beach: (0.03 mi) Foxy Beach (0.09 mi) Shark Warrior Adventures (0.30 mi) Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (0.81 mi) Apex Shark Expeditions (0.84 mi) Kayak Cape Town View all attractions near Seaforth Beach on Tripadvisor

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“Free version of Boulders beach”

Feb 2020

If you are lucky you will see the penguins go for a swim and reappear on a rock really near you.

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Restaurants

39 within 3 miles

Seaforth Restaurant

990

378 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Cafe Penguino

89

141 ft$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio

364

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian Friendly

The Lighthouse Cafe

978

0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Saveur

758

0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Salty Sea Dog

790

0.8 mi$ • Seafood • Fast Food

Cafe Pescado

366

0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • International

Fran's Place

105

0.8 mi$ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly

Blue Door Coffee Roasters

57

0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe

Celebration Cafe

10

0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Mediterranean • Deli

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Attractions

49 within 6 miles

Foxy Beach

86

162 ftBeaches

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

8,439

0.3 miBeaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Hunter & Collector

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0.3 miAntique Shops

South African Naval Museum

124

1.1 miMilitary Museums

Warrior Toy Museum

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0.7 miSpeciality Museums

Just Nuisance

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0.9 miMonuments & Statues

Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town

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0.8 miPiers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas

Noorul Islam Heritage Museum

7

0.7 miHistoric Sites • Natural History Museums

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Lynseydear

Banbury, England, United Kingdom156 contributions

Penguins!

Aug 2019

Spent a while here before going to Boulder's Beach - saw several penguins and enjoyed watching them come down to the beach and swim. Not a busy beach so had the penguins to ourselves

Written August 12, 2019

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The World is My Oyster

Orlando, FL19,579 contributions

Free Penguins Encounter!

Aug 2019 • Friends

Instead of paying the entrance fee and being surrounded by hundreds of other tourists, we chose to just walk onto Seaforth Beach. We definitely didn't see hundreds of penguins, but we also didn't see hundreds of tourists. Cute little beach with great views and a few penguins.

Written August 11, 2019

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fiamma11

Vienna, VA4,906 contributions

Penguins

Aug 2022

Anywhere I can go and watch the penguins is a fun spot to me. Parking can be difficult very busy times but they do have an attendant. Toilets, cafe and beautifully picturesque space.

Written August 27, 2022

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mikelalv

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain960 contributions

So much better than Boulders and FREE

Jan 2020 • Friends

Yes, you will not be surrounded by penguins everywhere but at the delightful price of FREE is definitely very much better thank the 160 rand required at boulders. Free accesible parking and a lovely restaurant that’s not overcrowded definitely seal the deal for me!

Written January 14, 2020

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JulesBAfrica

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Fantastic food and ambience

Jan 2020

Lunch. Fabulous food, service and wines. All presented in good time and with good humour. Highly recommended and well priced.

Written January 1, 2020

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Ukienomad

Fleming Island, FL6,360 contributions

So fun watching the penguins

Apr 2019 • Couples

We were lucky to be there when the Penguins had laid their eggs and they were nesting. The beach is lovely but it was pretty crowded when we were there. There is a lovely restaurant Seaforth that is worthwhile going to as well. Bring your blankets, chairs and enjoy the day swimming, picnicking and enjoying the penguins.

Written April 29, 2019

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Susan

Cape Town, South Africa66 contributions

Beautiful

Apr 2019 • Couples

It's a beautiful spot, we got a change to see some penguins there and saw some pairs nesting. The beach has outstanding views.

Written April 18, 2019

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Klaus G

Pretoria, South Africa1,074 contributions

A chance to see penguins outside boulder beach

Mar 2019 • Friends

The beach in front of the Seaforth restaurant often has penguins there, currently there are some pairs nesting under the palm trees.

Written April 9, 2019

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Jingle05

Leeds, UK1,546 contributions

BUSY BUT FUN BEACH

Feb 2019 • Couples

Lots & lots of people here at the weekends complete with gazebos & BBQ's. Great fun place & glorious wide bay & outlook.

Written March 24, 2019

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