Things to do in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Beaches

December 23, 2021 Timmy Ribble

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

Grotto Street, Hermanus, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 909 reviews

Grotto Beach

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

7th Avenue, Hermanus, Overstrand South Africa
Excellent
63%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 239 reviews

Voelklip Beach

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

Arniston South Africa
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve

4. Rooi Els Beach

Rooiels, Overstrand South Africa
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Rooi Els Beach

5. Kwaaiwater

Hermanus, Overstrand South Africa
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Kwaaiwater

6. Kleinmond Beach

19 Strand Street, Kleinmond, Overstrand 7195 South Africa
Excellent
36%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Kleinmond Beach

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

Pringle Bay, Overstrand South Africa http://www.daydreams.co.za/index.php/pringle-bay?showall=&start=2
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Pringle Bay  Beach

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

3780 Nerine Cres, Betty's Bay 7141 South Africa
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Betty's Bay Main Beach

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

93 Atlantic Drive, Hermanus, Overstrand 7201 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/onrus-beach/
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Onrus Beach

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

5th Avenue, Hermanus, Overstrand 7200 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/kammabaai-beach/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kammabaai Beach

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.

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