Guidebook for Sandbaai, Western Cape, ZA
Sightseeing
It's a lovely beach, with parking and a paved pathway. Great for an ocean walk or Jog. Have a picnic. Go for a swim, but mind the tide and know that the water is very cold.
Sandbaai Beach
300 Piet Retief CrescentIt's a lovely beach, with parking and a paved pathway. Great for an ocean walk or Jog. Have a picnic. Go for a swim, but mind the tide and know that the water is very cold.
This is basically the heart of Hermanus, the old harbour and cliffpaths are easily accessible and the whales come very close to shore.
A lot of restaurants have claimed a spot here, you won't have any trouble finding something to suit your taste and pocket and it'll have great views to boot.
The Cliff Tops Piazza
Unnamed RoadThis is basically the heart of Hermanus, the old harbour and cliffpaths are easily accessible and the whales come very close to shore.
A lot of restaurants have claimed a spot here, you won't have any trouble finding something to suit your taste and pocket and it'll have great views to boot.
Hermanus old harbour is no longer used for fishing but it is a fantastic spot for getting a sense of place and time. It's also great for whale watching.
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Old Harbour Museum
64 Marine DrHermanus old harbour is no longer used for fishing but it is a fantastic spot for getting a sense of place and time. It's also great for whale watching.
Hoy's Koppie is a beautiful viewpoint with great history. It has easy to walk steps, is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.
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Hoy's Koppie
Hoy's Koppie is a beautiful viewpoint with great history. It has easy to walk steps, is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.
a great place to park and start walking around town or for whale watching.
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Gearing's Punt
71 Marine Dra great place to park and start walking around town or for whale watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
During the day Gecko is a relaxing place to drink, eat and watch whales and fantastic views.. At night it's a great place to drink, eat, listen to live music and even dance.
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The Gecko Bar & Restaurant
During the day Gecko is a relaxing place to drink, eat and watch whales and fantastic views.. At night it's a great place to drink, eat, listen to live music and even dance.
Parks & Nature
If you love the outdoors, Fernkloof is a must see. Beautiful Fynbos and Erica's. Stunning Hiking trials. It's absolutely fantastic.
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Fernkloof natuurreservaat
If you love the outdoors, Fernkloof is a must see. Beautiful Fynbos and Erica's. Stunning Hiking trials. It's absolutely fantastic.
Food Scene
Located right by Hermanus blue flag beach, have something to eat while enjoying the view. From Grotto Beach, you can walk all the way to Gansbaai
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Dutchies Restaurant
Located right by Hermanus blue flag beach, have something to eat while enjoying the view. From Grotto Beach, you can walk all the way to Gansbaai
If you love the ocean you absolutely have to experience eating fabulous seafood, in comfort, right on the rocks. It's also got a lovely bit of history which makes a great talking point.
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Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
If you love the ocean you absolutely have to experience eating fabulous seafood, in comfort, right on the rocks. It's also got a lovely bit of history which makes a great talking point.
This Ocean basket has wall to wall glass windows so you can enjoy eating your fish in comfort while watching whales.
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Ocean Basket
Main RoadThis Ocean basket has wall to wall glass windows so you can enjoy eating your fish in comfort while watching whales.
Fick's pool is a beautiful place to sit or swim and enjoy nature's beauty. It has a little restaurant which serves snack type foods and it is wheelchair accessible, although you need to have your own wheelchair.
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Fick's Pool
8 Marine DrFick's pool is a beautiful place to sit or swim and enjoy nature's beauty. It has a little restaurant which serves snack type foods and it is wheelchair accessible, although you need to have your own wheelchair.
Getting Around
Tuk Tuk Transporter Service
4 Mountain DrBudget Rent a Car - Hermanus
Shopping
It's a lovely market which still has a lot of local soul and History, crafted good and good market food.
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Lemm's Corner Market
Harbour RoadIt's a lovely market which still has a lot of local soul and History, crafted good and good market food.
Hermanus Country Market
Jose Burman DriveEssentials
Checkers FX Whale Coast Mall
R43 Main RoadYou don't have to go far to get everything you need.