Super Spring Surprises at Seaside Cottages

There is so much to do in Fish Hoek this spring. Join us at Seaside Cottages this September, a magnificent month that signifies change and renewal. It's a time to emerge from winter’s damp, freezing cloak and look for light, warmth and joy.

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Spring in Cape Town is a welcome rainbow of hope, a full-blown nature festival. Watch as wildflowers turn dusty landscapes into carpets of dazzling pinks, purples, yellows, and oranges. Right here on our doorstep in Fish Hoek and Glencairn, too! Daisies and gazanias everywhere. It’s the kind of natural spectacle that stops locals in their tracks and stuns travellers from across the globe who time their visits just to catch Cape Town in bloom.

Adventure Season in the Mother City

Spring is about flowers, and spring is when Cape Town feels alive with energy. Take a drive to False Bay Fish Hoek to experience and indulge in mild weather, green mountains, and sparkling seas. The best stage for outdoor adventure! This is the time to swap the couch for a paraglider, a surf ski, or a hiking trail. Think:

• Hiking up Table Mountain or exploring Silvermine’s forested paths
• Cycling along the Sea Point Promenade with salty breezes in your hair
• Kayaking with African Penguins at Boulders Beach
• Skydiving, kloofing, scuba diving, and yes—even shark cage diving if your nerves allow!

Nature Gems for Your Spring List:

Fish Hoek’s Elsies Peak, Silvermine Nature Reserve, Cape Point, the Trappieskop trail, the walks at Clovelly Golf Course, and the many beach trails from Muizenberg to Noordhoek and back again! Add to this exciting explorations of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point, Kogelberg, the Cederberg Wilderness, Kirstenbosch, and the wild stretches of West Coast National Park.

Whales, Penguins & Cape Town’s Ocean Royalty

Spring at Seaside Cottages also means whale-watching season. Southern Right Whales cruise into False Bay and along the Cape coast to calve, putting on one of the ocean’s greatest shows. From September through October, you can spot these gentle giants breaching, tail-slapping, and rolling in the water.

Whale-Watching Sweet Spots:

• The Fish Hoek catwalk and Sunnycove
• Simonstown (a hub for sightings)
• Glencairn Beach and Elsies Peak
• Cape Point (vantage views for miles)
• Boyes Drive (between St James & Kalk Bay).

And while you’re in the neighbourhood, pop in to Boulders Beach’s African Penguin colony, then swim for hours between huge boulders where the ocean is clear and fish frolic in the kelp. If you’re up for something more adventurous, snorkel with Cape Fur Seals, kayak with penguins, or brave the cage for a Great White encounter.

Fish Hoek itself is buzzing in spring, famous for surf skiing, kayaking, and fishing. If you’ve been meaning to try a new watersport, this is the perfect playground.

What’s On in Fish Hoek this Spring

• Spring Splash (7 September) – Brave the first official swim of the warm season (though die-hard locals have been plunging all winter).
• Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams Tribute (20 September, Waters Edge, Simonstown) – Bring your picnic basket, spread your blanket, and sing along at this new Summer Series Concert. Proceeds go to Volunteer Wildfire Services.
• Soetwater Sunday with The John Battersby Band (7 September) – A soulful seaside concert at Soetwater Environmental Centre. Expect music, ocean views, and good vibes.

Get Outside: Local Highlights

• Elsie’s Peak Hike (Glencairn/Fish Hoek) – A short but rewarding trail with panoramic views of False Bay, Simon’s Town, and the Peninsula. Look out for fynbos in bloom.
• Long Beach (Simon’s Town) – Wide sands, calm surf, and a relaxed vibe. Perfect for families, kite surfers, and long seaside walks.
• False Bay Yacht Harbour (Simon’s Town) – A safe marina with a lively sailing scene, boat tours, and deep-sea fishing trips. Dolphins, seals, and even whales may cruise past as you sip a coffee at the waterfront.
• Kalk Bay Tidal Pools – A picture-perfect dip with fishing boats and the charm of Kalk Bay in the background. Tranquil, scenic, and loved by families.
• Go Fishing along the coast - on the rocks, from the seashore, or hire a boat and do the whole deep-sea tuna excursion! 

Why Spring is Super in Fish Hoek (and beyond): it’s when the Cape shows off her finest colours, invites you into her mountains and seas, and reminds you why life lived outdoors is always the best life.