Guidebook for Overberg District Municipality
Food Scene
The Eatery Hermanus
Long StreetGreat Atmsohere
The Daily Bread
121 10th StGreat Coffee and bakes
Die Plaaskombuis @ Hemel And Aarde Valley
Fabulous food
The Milkwood Restaurant
1 Atlantic DrOn the Onrus Beach
It's on the premises and it's ours ;)
Nursery and coffee shop. Great plants, cakes, coffee and quiches with occasional wine tasting pop-ups and markets on the 1st Sunday of the month till Sept - April
10 locals recommend
Afdaksrivier Nursery and Little Shop
237 R43It's on the premises and it's ours ;)
Nursery and coffee shop. Great plants, cakes, coffee and quiches with occasional wine tasting pop-ups and markets on the 1st Sunday of the month till Sept - April
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gecko Bar & Restaurant
Great atmosphere and views
Tapas Food and Wine Bar
7 Harbour RdGreat food, music and views
Parks & Nature
Beautiful scenes and hikes for all fitness levels. Always be safe and vigilant and try not go alone.
200 locals recommend
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Beautiful scenes and hikes for all fitness levels. Always be safe and vigilant and try not go alone.
Stony Point Nature Reserve
2411 Wallers RdIt's just too cute to miss!
Nursery and coffee shop. Great plants, cakes, coffee and quiches with occasional wine tasting pop-ups and markets on the 1st Sunday of the month till Sept - April
10 locals recommend
Afdaksrivier Nursery and Little Shop
237 R43Nursery and coffee shop. Great plants, cakes, coffee and quiches with occasional wine tasting pop-ups and markets on the 1st Sunday of the month till Sept - April
Onrus Beach
93 Atlantic Dr Closest Beach - lovely grass banks, fair size beach, lagoon and rocks
Largest Beach, can walk 14km along the beach to De Kelders when tide is right
114 locals recommend
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Grotto StreetLargest Beach, can walk 14km along the beach to De Kelders when tide is right
Kleinmond Beach
19 Strand StLovely fair size beach - not always as busy as Hermanus Beaches.
Voëlklip Beach
Small cosy beach - great grass banks
Entertainment & Activities
Honingklip Farm
Great 4x4 trail. Also has a homegrown brewery and resaurant.
Great restaurants, Saturday market, wine shop, tasting rooms, furniture, haidresser etc. Also at the start of the Hemel and Aarde Wine Route.
15 locals recommend
Wine Village Hermanus
1 Hemel en Aarde RdGreat restaurants, Saturday market, wine shop, tasting rooms, furniture, haidresser etc. Also at the start of the Hemel and Aarde Wine Route.
Hermanus is best landbased whale watching spots with many whale watching tours available.
25 locals recommend
Whale Watching with Hermanus Whale Watchers
Hermanus is best landbased whale watching spots with many whale watching tours available.
Essentials
Onrus Trading Centre
1 Hester De Wet RdGroceries, Butcher, Liquor, Pharmacy, Pub, Doctor
Arts & Culture
There are many wonderful Art Galleries in and around the town. Easy to walk from one to the other. Look out for the First Fridays Art Walks from 5 - 8pm.
17 locals recommend
Rossouw Modern Art Gallery
4 Harbour RdThere are many wonderful Art Galleries in and around the town. Easy to walk from one to the other. Look out for the First Fridays Art Walks from 5 - 8pm.
Getting Around
Tuk Tuk Transporter Service
4 Mountain Dr