La Lucia, Umhlanga Coast
The quaint town of La Lucia is situated in beautiful Umhlanga near the suburb of Umhlanga Rocks, just a short drive from the hustle bustle and excitement of the Umhlanga Coast.
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La Lucia's main attraction in is its beautiful rural surroundings and immediate proximity to the major centres of the North Coast and Durban proper. As quiet and peaceful as La Lucia is, it is home to a number of amenities, features and activities that continue to draw a steady flow of visitors each year. Features like the upmarket La Lucia Mall with an extensive range of shops where almost anything can be found. Pubs, cinemas, fancy restaurants, even a gym is conveniently located inside La Lucia Mall.
La Lucia’s beaches are pristine and tranquil. The warm Indian Ocean flows along its coastline making activities such as snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming ideal. Tropical fish, exotic coral reefs, fantastic waves and warm white sand is what makes La Lucia’s beaches awesome and prefect for relaxing.
When you’ve destressed and feel like a bit of adventure, a short drive will take you to the bustling casino’s and entertainment centres in Umhlanga. La Lucia has much to offer those wishing to relax. So take a break and come and unwind in La Lucia.
Travellers' Reviews
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La Lucia is pure perfection! I love the beautiful beaches, fab accommodation and great retail therapy! The attractions of Umhlanga and Durban are close enough too.
Helen (Kearsney)
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La Lucia has become my favourite spot for a holiday. I just love the endless beaches, and the hot weather.
Kelly Scott (Boulder, Colorado)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Cowrie Cove Guest House
Cowrie Cove Guest House is nestled amongst the natural Milkwood Forests of La Lucia on the beautiful coastline of KwaZulu Natal. A mere 20m strol...
Caza Beach Guest House
Caza Beach is a luxurious Guest House situated in La Lucia with an indigenous garden and a beautiful sparkling pool for those warm summer days. C...
Seaview Manor Exquisite Bed & Breakfast
Seaview Manor is a luxurious Bed and Breakfast situated at the center of the little Eden-like suburbs of La Lucia. It is a haven of privacy and t...
Umhlanga Lodge
Located in La Lucia, Umhlanga Lodge offers accommodation in four separate rooms. The establishment has a large heated swimming pool as well as a ...
Tariman Inn
Tariman Inn is a great location for a long deserved break at the coast, coming down for a business meeting or getting together with friends and l...
Bentley on the Beach
Bentley on the Beach is homely and warm, and personifies the feeling you get when you're in your own private piece of Paradise. Lounge around the...
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
Contemporary yet warm, within minutes' drive from the hustle and bustle of both Umhlanga and La Lucia Ridge, we offer the best in location, style...
Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel
Set on an acre of beautiful gardens in La Lucia and conveniently close to all attractions, Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel is a home away from...
Gainsford Place 26
Gainsford Place 26 in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, provides a refined escape in one of South Africa's most desirable areas. Situated in the tranquil ...
Maison H Guest House
Maison - H Guest House offers bed & breakfast accommodation in a relaxing environment in La Lucia, Durban. This fabulous location means you can e...
Kites View Bed & Breakfast
Kites View Bed & Breakfast is located in La Lucia, a popular holiday destination in KwaZulu Natal. Rooms are offered on a bed & breakfast basis a...
Dyna Guest House
Dyna Guest House is located in the suburb of Glen Anil, Durban North and provides accommodation for a total of eight guests. The guest house is s...
14 On Braemar
14 On Braemar offers accommodation in a large studio apartment in the heart of La Lucia. The apartment is just 5km from the blue flag Umhlanga Ro...
Things to do in the area
Children's cooking classes
Things are always cuter in a kiddie’s size, but aprons especially. Take the kids somewhere where you can spend some quality time with them and wh...
La Lucia Beach
The warm Indian Ocean flows along the Umhlanga coastline making activities such as snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming ideal in its waters ...
Learn to Kitesurf
An exciting activity for visitors to Durban, International Kite Board Organisation (IKO) modules are taught by IKO qualified instructors on the D...
La Lucia Mall
La Lucia Mall brings shopping heaven to the east coast of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exclusive mall that is modern a...
Noteworthy attractions
MECC Course One
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
MECC Course Two
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Gateway Theatre of Shopping is one of Africa's largest super regional retail destinations. Features: Barnyard Theatre, Ster Kinekor cinema, Cinem...
Natal Sharks Board
The only organisation of its kind in the world, the Natal Sharks Board protects beach users in KwaZulu Natal against shark attack with an extensi...
Hawaan Forest
Protected since 1860 the primeval forest lies next to the Umhlanga Nature Reserve (only the M4 runs between them) just off Portland Drive on the ...
Umhlanga Ponds
The Umlanga 'ponds' themselves are referred to in inverted commas because they're actually a wastewater treatment works, but don't let this knowl...
Mount Moreland Conservancy
Part of the focus of the Mount Moreland Conservancy is to preserve and improve the condition of the Mdloti River and the state of its surrounding...
Umdloti Beach Coastal Conservancy
The Umdloti Coastal Conservancy is made up of three separate beaches. These are 1) Selection, 2) Newsel and 3) Umdloti. Umdloti Beach is popular ...
Ohlange Institute
On April 27, 1994, Nelson Mandela, as the president of the ANC (African National Congress), chose to cast his vote at Ohlange Institute, a school...
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