Location: Betty's Bay
Top Things to do in Betty's Bay
Things to do in Betty's Bay, Western Cape: The Best Nature & Parks
Betty's Bay is a small holiday town situated on the Overberg coast of South Africa's Western Cape province. It is located 100 km from Cape Town beneath the Kogelberg Mountains on the scenic R44 ocean drive between Pringle Bay and Kleinmond. This village stretches over 13 km along the coast. Tourism plays a large role in the town's economy due to its popularity with holiday makers from across the Western Cape and Cape Town in particular.
Restaurants in Betty's Bay
1. Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Loppylugs22 - Bishop's Waltham, United Kingdom
What a wonderful place this is. Having planned my trip to South Africa many months previously, I was dismayed to hear of the awful fire of January this year (started by some idiot setting off a marine flare on New Year's Day). I still wanted to visit but didn't really know what to expect. I was not disappointed! The re-growth is astounding and although evidence of the fire is still there, it's fast being covered up by the lush and verdant new growth. Many of the bridges over the stream are beyond repair but there are well signposted diversions until they are replaced. I think possibly that finance may be an issue here so please donate as much as you can at the entrance. I spent over an hour just meandering about before setting off on the Leopard's Kloof trail that takes you up into the ravine. There's a locked gate to go through and you will need to get a key at the garden entrance. There's a refundable R50 deposit on the key. The walk itself is not too strenuous and crosses the stream in several places. The second half has some ladder like steps to traverse but nothing too scary. The waterfall itself is utterly fantastic and well worth the walk. I count this as one of the highlights of my entire trip. Then it's back down the ravine and into the garden again for another hour or so of botanical bliss. Please note that at the time of my visit the restaurant was closed while they look for another franchisee to run it.It didn't matter, there are some very good eateries within a short drive. Don't miss out on this place if you are travelling through or even make a special trip from Cape Town. It's only a couple of hours away and who could tire of driving through this amazing scenery? I'm already planning a return trip in April 2020.
2. Stony Point Penguin Colony
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By ryamarim - Roodepoort, South Africa
With parking, a restaurant and walkways, Stony Point is the ideal location to get close to sea birds, including penguins Meander along the walkway and you'll notice penguins interacting, sleeping or generally going around their day There is also a restaurant on-site
3. Stony Point Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Betty's Bay Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By broniaw310
All I can say is “it’s just beautiful”. I could walk and relax on this beach all day ????. White sands, blue ocean and the sunsets are stunning ????
5. Silver Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By dianayg2016 - Betty's Bay, South Africa
We have the great pleasure and privilege of living just a short walk from this fabulous beach. The local residents take good care of keeping this beach looking beautiful and clean by picking up any litter they find blown or washed up by the sea. Walk to the far end called Sea Farm to the rocky outcrop if you’re looking for shells. Also see if you can spot the rock turtle... Highly recommend that you visit this beach.
