Location: Hermanus
Top Things to do in Hermanus
What to do and see in Hermanus, Western Cape: The Best Things to do
Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. With dozens of area vineyards, Hermanus is a great base for a guided wine tasting tour.
Restaurants in Hermanus
1. Hermanus Cliff Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 290robertt - Palm Springs, United States
We walked this every day in Hermanus - amazing views of the bay and mountains and if you are fortunate you will see whales in October and November! It is a beautiful pathway or trail along the ocean and used by locals and visitors alike. It will feast your eyes and spirit!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Sumaridge Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By phancke - Stellenbosch, South Africa
GREAT place with friendly staff! We had a burger for a affordable price that was amazing. We also enjoyed a platter including a Swedish delicacy called Raclette and two glasses of their refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, this is definitely a must have. Overall great experience and definitely one of my favourite farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
5. Hermanus Country Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
This is where the heart and soul of Hermanus locals gather every Saturday morning. For hugs, great coffee, unforgettable brekkies, home bakes and the best of local craft in the Overberg. Local wines, handcrafted breads, delicious eats and treats. Come hungry and enjoy the love and laughter. With over 35 local crafters, you will always find something unique and special. WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!
Reviewed By 247louiseh - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Really great market with everything your heart desires. Crockpot worth a visit for hand painted crockery and handmade jewelry.
6. Fernkloof Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By 968verad - Czech Republic, null
Very nice place to spend half day walking and enjoying the beautiful flora! There are more flowers than you could imagine. The walks/hikes are easy and very enjoyable.
7. Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Christine029 - South West England, United Kingdom
Loved this area, even staying in De Keller’s, which doesn’t have a lot else to offer, but does have the most amazing views and direct access toThe Bay by walking along the cliff path. Beautiful area and well worth a visit, especially of heading back to Cape Town airport and wanting a shorter drive to get there after a Garden Route holiday. We stayed at. Cliff Lodge which has amazing views across the bay. It must be wonderful in the whale season, but even without this added excitement, we enjoyed our time here. It’s free to access if walking along the cliff too, it small fee if raring by road and parking at the over the bay.
8. Creation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Negal2014 - Perth, Australia
Lovely vineyard, went there for lunch and the wine pairing, excellent friendly service, first time experience for myself had a great time. Highly recommend this vineyard. Only negative is dog owners not controlling their dogs, why people insist on taking them to restaurants I don’t know,
9. Ataraxia Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Heathercape
Beautiful venue with outstanding views over the Hemel and Aarde Valley. Lionel was an excellent host - knowledgeable, humorous and attentive. We tasted 4 wines, each one was excellent. If you buy a bottle of wine, the wine tasting fee is waived. Overall, a wonderful experience - will definitely be back.
10. Cape Whale Coast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Cape Whale Coast stretches from Rooiels to Pearly Beach. It includes Hangklip, Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay, Kleinmond, Fisherhaven, Hawston, Hermanus, Stanford and Gansbaai.
Reviewed By robg959 - Bellville, South Africa
We stayed in Gansbaai to do a shark cage dive from Stilbaai. The walk along the beach fronting Walker Bay through to Gansbaai harbour is absolutely stunning. This is not a casual walk and does take some fitness to do.
