Guidebook for Hermanus
Food Scene
Relaxed atmosphere and interesting Afro-Asian inspired menu. Good food; great vibe. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy.
70 locals recommend
Lizettes Kitchen Bar & Restaurant
Relaxed atmosphere and interesting Afro-Asian inspired menu. Good food; great vibe. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy.
The Daily Bread
121 10th StTry The Daily Bread for early morning breakfast and coffee.
Great holiday restaurant with perfect location right on Grotto Beach. The outside seating area is great for people and ocean watching. Quiet in the off-season.
83 locals recommend
Dutchies Restaurant
Great holiday restaurant with perfect location right on Grotto Beach. The outside seating area is great for people and ocean watching. Quiet in the off-season.
Sightseeing
Hermanus's number one attraction. Fabulous Blue Flag beach with miles of white sand. Great mountain views and lovely Lagoon. Family friendly with life guards on duty during holiday periods.
114 locals recommend
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Grotto StreetHermanus's number one attraction. Fabulous Blue Flag beach with miles of white sand. Great mountain views and lovely Lagoon. Family friendly with life guards on duty during holiday periods.
The no 2 tourist attraction in Hermanus has a number of hiking trails through an abundance of fynbos. The trails have spectacular views of Walker Bay, Hemel and Aarde Valley & Klein River Mountains.
200 locals recommend
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
The no 2 tourist attraction in Hermanus has a number of hiking trails through an abundance of fynbos. The trails have spectacular views of Walker Bay, Hemel and Aarde Valley & Klein River Mountains.
Very popular among locals. Tides and currents are generally mild and the waves are on the small side, great for messing about on a bodyboard!
It's the number three tourist attraction in Hermanus.
55 locals recommend
Voëlklip Beach
Very popular among locals. Tides and currents are generally mild and the waves are on the small side, great for messing about on a bodyboard!
It's the number three tourist attraction in Hermanus.
It's a very small beach; great for swimming and absolutely jam packed during the height of summer.There is enough space for a couple of umbrellas , but get there early to claim your spot.
20 locals recommend
Kammabaai Beach
5th AvenueIt's a very small beach; great for swimming and absolutely jam packed during the height of summer.There is enough space for a couple of umbrellas , but get there early to claim your spot.
Explore it on a Walker Bay Adventures canoe trip.
The lagoon stretches 10 Km along the Klein River Mountains and finds it entrance to the sea at Grotto Beach. It has an abundance of bird life.
8 locals recommend
Klein River Lagoon
Explore it on a Walker Bay Adventures canoe trip.
The lagoon stretches 10 Km along the Klein River Mountains and finds it entrance to the sea at Grotto Beach. It has an abundance of bird life.
Hermanus is skirted by 11Km of cliff paths that follow the rocky shoreline. You can walk all the way from Grotto Beach in the east to The New Harbour at the far west end of town. A definite highlight.
Cliff Path
Cliff PathHermanus is skirted by 11Km of cliff paths that follow the rocky shoreline. You can walk all the way from Grotto Beach in the east to The New Harbour at the far west end of town. A definite highlight.
Everything Else
The 27 hole course designed by Peter Matkovich is very popular among both local and international visitors. Panoramic mountain and ocean views add to its charm.
46 locals recommend
Hermanus Golf Club
off Main RdThe 27 hole course designed by Peter Matkovich is very popular among both local and international visitors. Panoramic mountain and ocean views add to its charm.
Small Yacht Club on the Kleinriver lagoon, superbly situated with an enthusiastic membership taking part in fun or competition sailing on weekends during the summer season that starts in September.
Hermanus Yacht Club
Small Yacht Club on the Kleinriver lagoon, superbly situated with an enthusiastic membership taking part in fun or competition sailing on weekends during the summer season that starts in September.
CEM Motors, Caltex
30 10th StClosest Caltex service station. Small convenient store deli on premises.
Popular Saturday morning market selling fresh produce, baked goods & arts and crafts. Visit the market for breakfast or brunch. Get the local town vibe and stock up for the weekend. The Coffee is good
76 locals recommend
Hermanus Country Market
Jose Burman DrivePopular Saturday morning market selling fresh produce, baked goods & arts and crafts. Visit the market for breakfast or brunch. Get the local town vibe and stock up for the weekend. The Coffee is good
Hermanus, the whale watching capital of the Western Cape, is a versatile seaside resort offering spectacular beaches and beautiful mountain scenery with some of the region's best wine estates close by
219 locals recommend
Hermanus
Hermanus, the whale watching capital of the Western Cape, is a versatile seaside resort offering spectacular beaches and beautiful mountain scenery with some of the region's best wine estates close by
Essentials
Closest shop (1.5 Km) for most daily needs.
The best shopping is in town (5 Km) where you'll find all the major stores: Woolworths, Checkers, Pick&Pay. Note 2hr free undercover parking at Checkers.
20 locals recommend
OK MiniMark Voëlklip
76 7th StClosest shop (1.5 Km) for most daily needs.
The best shopping is in town (5 Km) where you'll find all the major stores: Woolworths, Checkers, Pick&Pay. Note 2hr free undercover parking at Checkers.
Closest big supermarket (4.4 Km).
Easy free parking. Usually a wide variety of good fresh produce, good bakery.
It is wise to avoid the rush of the bigger shops in town during peak season.
25 locals recommend
Eastcliff Spar
3 Fairways AveClosest big supermarket (4.4 Km).
Easy free parking. Usually a wide variety of good fresh produce, good bakery.
It is wise to avoid the rush of the bigger shops in town during peak season.