Jeffreys Bay, Sunshine Coast
Jeffreys Bay, or "J-Bay" as it is known to the locals, brings to mind surfing, sunshine and beautiful beaches - and you'd be right. Rated among the ten best surfing spots in the world, surfers from across the globe come to enjoy the rolling surf. Jeffreys Bay is a beach paradise.
Jeffreys Bay is one of endless summer where people predominantly come to escape the city life and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle - swimming costumes are the requisite attire. The beaches are safe and the water is warm, so swimming and water sports are the main pastime. As if this weren't enough of an invitation, this stretch of the coast is also home to dolphins that grace the waves and there are often whale sightings. There are also a variety of shells that visitors collect by the handful - and they're welcome to do so. You can see local shells displayed in the Shell Museum alongside shells from other countries.
This part of the Eastern Cape has a unique climate - the landscape is mainly flat and dry between the sea and the distant mountains and the vegetation is typically aloes, fynbos, sour figs and shrub land. Temperatures are moderate with rainfall all year. Summers are warm and winters mild, which is why water sports are so popular.
The area has a number of nature reserves, which also draw visitors. Kabeljous Estuary and Nature Reserve is a walk-about reserve that has a safe swimming beach and is an excellent fishing and bird-watching area. The Noorsekloof Nature Reserve has a 3km trail running alongside a stream from which you can see many species of bird and some small buck. If it is bird-watching you are after, then the Seekoei River Estuary is the place to go. There is an abundance of water fowl and a hide overlooking the river.
Jeffreys Bay is also at the start of the Garden Route and an ideal base from which to visit the Addo Elephant Park and the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve. It is only 45 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth where there is an airport.
Additional Reading
For more info see our articles at: Surfing in Jeffreys Bay. A Weekend stopover in Jeffreys Bay. Jeffreys Bay - Laid Back Leisure.
Travellers' Reviews
5 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
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We had the best experience in Jeffreys Bay with the cleanest and nicest beaches. All the bathrooms, dustbins, and all public areas are kept spotless and safe. The lifeguards are always on duty and ready to act. Will definitely be back again.
Michel Grobler (Pretoria)
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Sehr cool für Surfer und wenn Sie nach einer sehr entspannten Atmosphäre suchen.
Rainer (Berlin)
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Marina Martinique 1404
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Marina Martinique 1394
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Jeffreys Bay Penthouse 10
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Dolphin View Guest House
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Milkwood 116
Milkwood 116 has three bedrooms. Sliding doors lead onto a balcony with outdoor furniture and sea views. The first bedroom is furnished with a Ki...
Dolphin Bay 12
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16 Pepper Street
16 Pepper Street is located in Jeffreys Bay and provides accommodation for ten guests. The house is situated right on the famous surfing beach in...
Milkwood 218
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The Aston's 37
The Aston's 37 offers self-catering accommodation in an apartment located in a secure complex in Jeffreys Bay. The complex boasts direct access t...
Ocean View Guest House
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Marina Martinique B&B
Situated on an island within Marina Martinique, the B&B offers accommodation in five fully serviced, luxurious and spacious en-suite bedrooms. Ea...
The Sparrows Nest Beach Cottage
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Marina Sands 11
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Aruba Breeze 03
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Milkwood 315
Milkwood 315 Holiday Apartment in J-Bay has two bedrooms furnished with double beds and one bedroom with twin beds. There is an en-suite bathroom...
Villa Petit
Nestled among majestic milkwood trees and just a stones throw from the beach, Villa Petit offers peace and tranquility. This classical Villa offe...
Claptons 33
Claptons 33 is located in Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay and accommodation with fantastic sea views. Situated on the beach, the unit offers se...
Sea Whisper Guest House
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A1 Bay View
This top floor apartment accommodates six guests in two bedrooms, one being a family suite. there are two bathrooms. There is a large lounge with...
On the Beach Guesthouse
On The Beach Boutique Guesthouse in Jeffreys Bay offers a relaxed and refined atmosphere. The accommodation features a Penthouse Room, 2 Executiv...
Dio Dell Amore
Dio Dell'Amore offers accommodation in eight spacious en-suite rooms. The individually decorated rooms all have balconies with magnificent views....
SuperTubes Self Catering
This modern and newly renovated three bedroom apartment is ideal for families and accommodates up to six. The apartment is well equipped with lux...
Seester Strandhuis
Seester Strandhuis is a secluded beachfront property. Accommodation is offered in three fully equipped holiday apartments situated in an indigeno...
Waterways Canal 05
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Surf Point 7
Surf Point 7 is located 200m from the beach and offers Jeffreys Bay self catering with views of the sea. This stylish apartment is within walking...
Bay Cove Inn
Bay Cove Inn is a mini-hotel offering accommodation in en-suite rooms with a nautical theme. Bay Cove Inn is a popular venue for the person who e...
Paradise Self Catering Units
Located in Paradise Beach in the Eastern Cape, Paradise Self Catering Units offers accommodation just a 15 minute drive from Jeffrey's Bay and St...
Milkwood 317
Milkwood 317 has three bedrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a King-size bed and the other bedrooms are furnished with two single beds. Th...
JBay At The Waves
JBay At The Waves provides a welcoming retreat in the heart of Jeffrey's Bay, offering accommodation in comfortable guest rooms perfect for explo...
The Jackalope
The Jackalope is a lovely self-catering duplex, located in the Clapton Beach complex. The Jackalope has three bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equi...
Tiny's View
Tiny's View is a holiday apartment in Jeffreys Bay located on the first floor. It is neat and cosy, accommodating four guests in two bedrooms, on...
Die Branders
A spacious, well furnished holiday apartment situated on the beach in Jeffrey's Bay with breathtaking sea views, ideal for fun-filled family holi...
Beach Gypsy The Deck
Boasting a stunning sea view, Beach Gypsy - The Deck is a fully furnished flatlet with a private deck and separate entrance. It is within walking...
A1 Kynaston
Kynaston is a highly recommended, well established accommodation in the Jeffreys Bay area and has been in business for the past 18 years. Situate...
Claptons 16
Claptons 16 offers accommodation in Jeffreys Bay with sea views, in a secure complex in Jeffreys Bay. The simplex unit offers self catering accom...
The Aston's 25
The Aston's 25 offers self-catering accommodation in a holiday apartment in Jeffreys Bay located in a secure complex. The complex boasts direct a...
Houtboschbaai No 1
A fully equipped beachfront chalet accommodating 6 guests, overlooking a pristine, private beach in a nature reserve offering the ultimate experi...
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel can accommodate a total of twelve guests and is located 15km from Jeffreys Bay on the Sunshine coast, Eastern Cape. The h...
Surf Point 6
Surf Point 6 offers accommodation (sleeps 6 guests) in a town house in Jeffreys Bay. This popular location is fantastic for surfing, lazing on th...
Tulip Avenue Self Catering
Come and enjoy luxury accommodation at our beach house or one of our flatlets. Based on Tulip Street in Jeffreys bay, we offer self catering acco...
Mentorskraal Country Estate
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Grand House Lodge Jeffreys Bay
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Kingston Place 8
Kingston Place 8 is a luxury ground floor apartment offering self-catering accommodation in Jeffreys Bay in a quiet area on the waterways of Mari...
Milkwood 316
Milkwood 316 offers self-catering holiday accommodation for six guests. The holiday apartment in Jeffreys Bay is close to several restaurants and...
Pinnaquin Holiday Apartments
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Marina View Self Catering
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Martinique Cove 03
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JBay Surfed Out
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Aquarius Guest House
Bed & Breakfast accommodation in en-suite rooms or family units. Centrally situated in Jeffrey's Bay close to all amenities and approximately 300...
Marina Martinique 1297
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The Ocean Bay Luxury Guesthouse
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Valparaiso Guest House
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Mike Herholdt 28
Mike Heroldt 28 is a Holiday Apartment in Jeffreys Bay with two bedrooms. The fully equipped, open-plan kitchen has everything guests will need f...
J'Bay Tides
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Petunia 12
Petunia 12 is a three bedroom holiday home that is able to accommodate up to eight guests. From this popular location guests are close to the gol...
Tiny's Garden Getaway
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Greystone Guest House
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Water Views Apartment
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J-Bay Zebra Lodge
J-Bay Zebra Lodge is close to Jeffreys Bay and Port Elizabeth, positioned on the top of a hill enjoying 360 degree views of the Indian Ocean, ind...
Beach House
Experience the panoramic magic of the ocean and wide open beaches, from the cool, clean comfort of the "Beach House". Relax in bed and enjoy one ...
SuperTubes Collection
This collection of two beautiful beach houses each offer different options for quality accommodation on the beach. Situated in the town of Jeffre...
Beach Cabanas
Beach Cabanas offers accommodation in Jeffreys Bay in self contained studio units. Eight are on ground floor leading from their patio onto the ga...
Milkwood 417
This Jeffreys Bay Holiday Apartment has three en-suite bedrooms furnished with double beds. Sliding doors lead onto a balcony with outdoor furnit...
The Mandyville
Less than a kilometre from Dolphin Beach, The Mandyville in Jeffreys Bay offers 4 Star accommodation in spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Gu...
The Beach House Paradise
The Beach House Paradise, located in the serene Paradise Beach of Jeffreys Bay, is a charming self-catering retreat offering accommodation which ...
Surf Lodge South Africa
Surf Lodge South Africa is located on a private beach with panoramic views of the ocean. Soft, natural light streams into the house and each of t...
Island Vibe Jeffrey's Bay
Overnight in the most incredible location in Jeffreys Bay. Island Vibe is perched on a sand dune overlooking the Indian Ocean. Many mornings you ...
Mr Pell's House
Mr Pell's House offers comfy accommodation in Jeffreys Bay. Whether you are backpacking with friends, coming to enjoy Jeffreys Bay with your fami...
Jeffreys Bay Luxury Apartments
Jeffreys Bay Luxury Apartments presents an exceptional choice for accommodation just 400 meters from Lower Point Beach in Jeffreys Bay. These ups...
Hancke Holiday Apartments
Hancke Holiday Apartments are two spacious well furnished holiday apartments situated on the main beach in Jeffreys Bay, with breathtaking sea vi...
Claptons 07
Claptons 07 is a duplex Beach Town House on the beach at the Marina Martinique with magnificent sea views. This charming unit, walking distance f...
Houtbosch Bay Honeymoon Suite
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Milkwood 415
Milkwood 415 has three bedrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the other bedrooms are furnished with two single beds each. ...
Marina Martinique 1588
Marina Martinique 1588 is a self-catering holiday home offering accommodation in Jeffreys Bay on the majestic canals of the Marina Martinique. Lo...
Stone Olive Guest House
Stone Olive Guest House is a superb getaway only 900m from the beach in Jeffreys Bay. The accommodation oozes comfort and luxury, accompanied wit...
Gamtoos Castle
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Milkwood 217
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Things to do in the area
African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated between Jeffrey's Bay and Port Elizabeth lies African Dawn a truly beautiful bird and wildlife sanctuary, featuring a endangered cat bre...
Die Walskipper Restaurant
Die Walskipper restaurant in Jeffreys Bay is right on the beach - you couldn't get closer! The food is scrumptious, cooked on open fires or in c...
Dine at De Viswijf
De Viswijf is a Family Restaurant in Jeffreys Bay. This multi functional complex is situated on the beachfront of the Southern side of the main s...
A Tandem Skydive
EP Skydivers operates from Paradise Beach, Jeffreys Bay each year from around 19th December to 2nd January. Professional Tandem Masters will brie...
Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum
Jeffreys Bay has always been known for its beautiful shells so it stands to reason that the town should have a Shell Museum.The more than 600 she...
Jeffreys Bay Surf Museum
Stop anyone with a wetsuit tan, anywhere in the world and ask 'Excuse me where is the number one surf spot in South Africa?' and despite a lifeti...
Kabeljous Nature Reserve
The Kabeljous Nature Reserve is located north of Jeffreys Bay and offers the visitor a 2.5km coastline complete with dune thickets, forests, bush...
Learn to Surf in Jeffreys Bay
Wavecrest Surf School was started in Jeffreys Bay in 2005 and has been going strong ever since. Situated on the main beachfront near many restaur...
Lumin James Originals Pottery Studio
Working mostly with clay they create functional art in the form of pottery. Each item that comes out of their studio is a 'one-of-a-kind' item. W...
Noteworthy attractions
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St Francis Bay Golf Club
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St Francis Links
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