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Boulders Beach

Public beach · Cape Town ·

Boulders Beach

Public beach · Cape Town ·
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Beach with granite boulders, home to African penguins, calm waters

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa Get directions

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Beach with granite boulders, home to African penguins, calm waters

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa Get directions

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Boulders Beach by Photo courtesy of Lisa Burnell/Cape Town Tourism
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