Westbrook, Dolphin Coast
Pretty Westbrook, lying between La Mercy and Ballito on the north coast roughly a half hour's drive from Umhlanga, is a pretty beachside resort with a wonderful swimming beach and sands that stretch for miles.
The little seaside town that has sprung up around the beach, just south of Tongaat, is fairly modern, and a drive along North Beach Road that runs between the sea and the ridge of residences reveals mostly modern apartment buildings and townhouses that reach upward for the views, some of them On Show to prospective buyers or holiday makers who dream of a home by the sea. And they go by names such as Bali Hai, La Pirogue, and The Views, which are quite something.
As one continues along the stretch of road parallel to Westbrook Beach, the sea crashing onto the shore to one's right, the road noticeably narrows as the grassy bank to one's left rises and reveals the beginnings of typical coastline vegetation of these parts, milkwood tree dense with lush folliage to match the sticky, hot summers that draw people to this coastline.
Nearby enjoy Crocodile Creek where you can feed the crocs at 11am or 3pm every day, the Dolphin Coast market, Salt Rock and Thompsons Bay Beach where there are life guards and a tidal pool, and, just 35 kilometres south of here, Durban and the city's many attractions.
The north coast, littered with rocky coves, river mouths and temperamental seas is often the playground of dolphins and whales, if your eyes are peeled - this is, afterall, the Dolphin Coast. But really what you are at Westbrook for is the unspoiled beaches, miles of sand and endless crashing oceans as you unwind, de-stress and get down to some serious reading, sketching and contemplation.
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Westbrook Beach was part of our honeymoon road trip and we were really after finding some of SAs best beaches, since we'd travelled quite a lot. We loved the untouched quality of Westbrook and found it to be romantic and memorable.
Selisa Roux (Alice)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Blue Largo 6
Blue Largo 6 is a cosy one-bedroom apartment located in Westbrook on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu Natal. The apartment offers self-catering accom...
La Pirogue 33
La Pirogue 33 is situated on the beachfront in the secure La Pirogue complex, at Westbrook on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, between Umhlanga ...
Sunrise Beach View
Sunrise Beach View is a holiday apartment, offering spectacular ocean views. The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, accommodating up to 6 people,...
Sunrise Beach 6
Sunrise Beach 6 is a self-catering apartment located in Westbrook, just across the road from the beach and 10km south of Ballito. The complex has...
Blue Largo 22
Blue Largo 22 offers accommodation in Westbrook right on the beachfront. From here you are 2.2km from Zimbali Beach and 9km form King Shaka Inter...
La Pirogue 1
La Pirogue 1 Holiday Apartment in Westbtook has three bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher. There is also a washing mac...
Casa Bali Resort
Nestled in Westbrook, Casa Bali Resort presents an oasis of stylish comfort just a stone's throw away from Ballito, with easy access to beaches, ...
Things to do in the area
The Beach at Westbrook Beach
Bury your feet into these warm soft sands or dip your toes into the tempting waters at Westbrook Beach. Lifeguards on duty and surrounding shark ...
Noteworthy attractions
Princes Grant Golf Club
With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, this development has been designed to capture the gracious colonial life-style of early Natal. Set out ...
Umhlali Country Club
Neighbouring on Ballito Bay, only 15 minutes North of Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlali, just 20 minutes drive north of Durban is a scenic undulating cours...
Zimbali Country Club
Zimbali is well known for its stunning 18-hole golf course. It offers a challenging round of golf of world-class standards and stunning views. Th...
Dolphin Coast Beaches
Dolphin Coast offers visitors a combination of modern facilities at it's sun drenched seaside resorts in a lush, subtropical environment. The Dol...
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
The Harold Johnson Nature Reserve is situated north of Ballito on the banks of the Tugela River and north of Zinkwazi. Fort Pearson and the Ultim...
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...
Hazelmere Dam
Hazelmere Dam may have been constructed for practical purposes, but it has since become a favoured retreat for holidaymakers and those needing to...
King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is modern and well-equipped, boasting world-class facilities and amenities to cater to South African and foreign...
Sardine Run
The Sardine Run is an annual migration of sardines along South Africa's east coast, between May and July. These tiny fish migrate from the cold w...
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