Top Things to do in Overberg District
Things to do in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Overberg District, South Africa including Grotto Beach, Voelklip Beach, Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve, Rooi Els Beach, Kwaaiwater, Kleinmond Beach, Pringle Bay Beach, Betty's Bay Main Beach, Onrus Beach, Kammabaai Beach.
Restaurants in Overberg District
1. Grotto Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 909 reviews
Reviewed By JPandTracy - Clanwilliam, South Africa
Grotto beach provided the wife, the kids and I with hours of entertainment on our Hermanus breakaway. The beach is a beautiful walking beach. It feels like it stretches all the way to Gansbaai, and is certainly long enough to awaken your appetite for ice cream and to build a need for a swim. The life guards were on duty at all advertised times and were quite attentive to the crowds on busy days. There's lots of space to accommodate everyone, with umbrellas and sun-loungers available for hire, and let's not forget the on-site ice-cream guy: he's a hero of the beach too! Watch the tides. Our children are still young, so when we forgot to check what was happening and walked into the waves as high-tide was pushing in, we soon felt the power of the ocean as it rolled us, kicking and spluttering, back on to the beach... All around: five stars.
2. Voelklip Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By GeroleneS - Cape Town Central, South Africa
What a lovely little gem this is. A safe beach and excellent for families. It is lovely to spend the day here. Bring a picnic. There is a bit of grass.
3. Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve
4. Rooi Els Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Kwaaiwater
6. Kleinmond Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By guestgB560GJ - Pringle Bay, South Africa
Enjoy a lunch at the beach at one of the built in picnic benches or rent a kayak and paddle on the lagoon. A very popular beach over holidays with a mesmerizing view over the ocean that goes on and on. The large well kept grass and jungle gym area is a nice alternative to sitting on the sand. Lots of space for everyone!
7. Pringle Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Bianca_SAT
What an absolute gem! Only an hour from Cape Town situated inside a UNESCO world heritage site for its floral diversity. Surrounded by mountains and pristine beaches and lagoons for surfing swimming diving and hiking. Wildlife in town include the Lynx Leopard Baboons Buck and many birds. Excellent eateries in its small CBD and beyond. Perfect place to remote work. Property prices, especially the few plots left are still undervalued in my opinion.
8. 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 ????
9. Onrus Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 307annv - Bruges, Belgium
Onrus beach is a lovely beach surrounded by beautifull nature. There is a small lagoon where children can play and swim. The ocean itself is not suitable to swim. Bar and restaurant next to the beach (The Milkwood) if you are thirsty or hungry.
10. Kammabaai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By dewaldr - Cape Town Central, South Africa
If you are looking for a great spot to go swimming or just to have a relaxing day on the beach, then make a trip to Kammabaai. The beach cannot accommodate as many people as Grotto Beach (main beach in Hermanus) and it has cliffs on both sides, making it more private and the waters' a bit calmer. However it is a very popular spot during peak season so make sure you arrive early or else you won't find any parking available. It's great for the whole family as it's basically divided into two smaller bays with some rocks in between where the children like to climb around. It's relatively shallow closer to shore if you just want to wade around, but you can go deeper in if you want to swim - there are also some nice waves for surfers. During peak season there are also lifeguards on duty. This has become my favorite beach in the area and I am sure it will continue to be.
