There are several places to view the Southern Right Whales from the land and this is a list some of our favourite spots.
Muizenberg Beach Stretching approximately 20km From Muizenberg Beach to Strandfontein is a great place to view the Southern Right Whale while taking a walk, run or just to sit along the shoreline. We often spend hours having a picnic while watching the surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers but most of all the Southern Right Whales.
Bailey's Cottage in Muizenberg along the False Bay which dates back to 1909. This thatched roof cottage was built on a cliff at the waters edge. It was a signal station during World War Two.Kalk Bay Harbour - Kalk means Lime and it was in this area where the Dutch used big kilns to burn shell to produce lime to white wash the building with. There is a vibrant harbour where you can enjoy a meal, walk through the fish market or just take a stroll along the pier while watching the whales and the numerous comical seals.
Fish Hoek Beach - A family beach where you can sit on the shore and watch the whales come really close to the shoreline. A popular spot where many people have reported having close encounters with the curious Southern Right.
Simon's Town - Now this is a lovely area to view whales from along the road and up on a hill called Red Hill. It over looks Simon's Town and give a perfect view of the bay. A landmark that can be seen out at sea is Roman Rock Lighthouse that dates back to 1867 and to date is the only Lighthouse built on a rock out at sea in the whole of the southern hemisphere.
Sea Point - Another great place to do whale watching either from the Promenade or from the municipal outdoor swimming pool where we love spending our days off in the summer.
Hout Bay - A great place is from the beach front or the harbour where you can take a casual stroll. There is also the option of going out with one of the charter boats.
Chapman's Peak - This is a spot we just recently found and was amazing! It is at the Chapman's Peak pull in / view point. It is from this area where you look directly down onto the whales as they play or just laze in the waters below.
Remember these are only some of the good viewing spots in Cape Peninsula.