Attractions IN St Helena Bay
Golf Courses
Shelley Point Golf Club
This course may be a nine-hole one, but it certainly promises plenty in the way of a challenging game. The gorgeous greens and fairways wind through the pretty vegetation that graces this part of the country so beautifully. This, in turn, provides a ...
Attractions AROUND St Helena Bay
Beaches
Cape West Coast Beaches
The Cape West Coast is home to a number of little fishing villages, complete with the homes that date back to the fishing industry of yesteryear. The main settlements along the coast are Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Paternoster, St Helena Bay, and Saldanha ...
Beaches / Natural Wonders / Nature Reserves
Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve
Stretching all the way from Diep River in Milnerton, to the Berg River close to Velddrif on the West Coast, the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) was designated as such by UNESCO in 2000. The beautiful area of the Cape Floristic Region is deemed ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Flamingo Birding Route
The West Coast stretches from Cape Town's northerly Atlantic suburbs to the coastal wetlands of the Olifants River. Whilst spring flowers have received the focus of tourism to this part of the coastline, it is birding that is now slowly coming to the ...
Nature Reserves
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Rocherpan enthusiasts who head off along the West Coast to visit this nature reserve near Velddrif will possibly mention to you that the bird life is incredible, but what they will not reveal is that it is also a wonderful setting in which to spot ...
Cultural / Heritage Routes / Landmarks
Verlorenvlei Heritage Settlement
What was once a thriving little hamlet on the shores of Verlorenvlei (40 buildings or ruins were still in evidence in 1992) is only a few surviving langhuis (long house) structures today. These houses are of cultural significance and protected by law ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes
West Coast 3 Day Itinerary
Our suggestions for a self-drive, three day trip up the Cape West Coast with ideas on what to do and where to stay! Note that this is a Three-day itinerary for the West Coast – OUT of flower season! Leave Cape Town via the R27 – there is a lot to do en ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes
West Coast 5 Day Itinerary
Anyone with any knowledge of the flowers will tell you that to see them at their best, you need to drive with the sun at your back. What this means is that you should drive all the way up to at least Vanrhynsdorp or Nieuwoudtville to start your route ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the ...
Activities / Miscellaneous / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Cape West Coast
The West Coast is not only esteemed for its seafood. You are also more likely to spot whales north of Cape Town, than in and around the city. The West Coast gets its fair share of the southern right whale, particularly at Melkbosstrand, Bok Point, ...
... and a little further afield
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Berg River Estuary
Rated as one of three top estuaries in South Africa, in terms of conservation, the Berg River Estuary starts 69 km upstream of its mouth in Velddrif on the West Coast. It is one of only four perennial estuaries on this dry coast and its lower reaches ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Berg River Region
North of the Berg River lie the little towns of Piketberg, Porterville, Wittewater, Goedverwacht, Veddrif, Aurora, Eendekuil and Redelinghuys. Known collectively as the Berg River region, the towns fall into an area that moves from the icy waters of the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world’s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert’s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives shelter to thousands of cormorants and penguins, whilst Cape fur seals can still be found on the rocks on the ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bird Island Penguin Colony
Bird Island is the third largest African penguin colony and, in terms of numbers, important for the survival of the penguin - there were 2 600 pairs when counted in 2011. It forms the other half of the paired fishing exclusion experiment (with St Croix) ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Although often referred to as lying in Paternoster, the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, more often referred to by locals as Tietiesbaai, lies just south west of the popular weekend town, its manual lighthouse - the last of its kind - a draw card to many ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Activities
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails – slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator site, which means it's something of a learning platform for the development of the wind energy industry in South ...
Wine Estates
Darling Wine Estates
The Darling Wine Route continues to delight more and more tourists every year. The wines produced here are of a fabulous quality, thanks to the beautiful weather and soils. Local labels include Tukulu, Darling Cellars and Groote Post. Many of the wine ...
Wine Routes
Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean and the long, hot summers to produce ...
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
Dassen Island Penguin Colony
Shaped like a flattened whale, its fins viewable on either side, when seen from the air, Dassen Island lies off the Cape West Coast region near Yzerfontein. Just a century ago Dassen Island was home to over a million African penguins and the largest ...
St Helena Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Britannia Bay, Darling, Doringbaai, Dwarskersbos, Elands Bay, Grotto Bay, Jacobsbaai, Kraalbaai, Laaiplek, Lamberts Bay, Langebaan, Lutzville, Mamre, Nuwerus, Paternoster, Philadelphia, Port Owen, Redelinghuys, Saldanha, Shelley Point, Stompneusbaai, Strandfontein, Vanrhynsdorp, Velddrif, Vredenburg, Vredendal, Yzerfontein
Staying Overnight
Silver Bay Villa
Silver Bay Villa has achieved the rare balance between opulence and comfort, against a backdrop of completely unspoilt natural beauty. This villa...
Caelis Place
Caelis Place is the perfect spot for those that appreciate nature and privacy. The house provides accommodation for up to eleven guests in four b...
Lazy Daisy
Located on a hilltop in St Helena Bay, The Lazy Daisy offers accommodation with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, St Helena Bay and the Cede...
Salt Life Apartment
Salt Life Apartment offers St Helena Bay accommodation 70m from the beach on the Golden Mile, between Shelley Point and Brittania Bay....
Goblin's Inn
Goblin’s Inn offers four upstairs rooms and two ground floor apartments. Located in the quiet, peaceful surrounding of Stompneusbaai and a two mi...
Villa Royale
Villa Royale is a mere 150m from the beach. It will not be easy to click out of holiday mode in the stylishly contemporary 2nd row from the Beach...
46 Golden Mile
46 Golden Mile is a beach house located 70m from the beach in St Helena Bay. The house boasts unobstructed ocean views from most rooms. Sleeping ...
Duifieklip
Located in St Helena Bay, Duifieklip is a beachfront holiday home accommodating eight guests. The house is set a mere 40m from the high water mar...
Rienks Beach Nook
Rienks Beach Nook is situated less than 100m from the beach on the Golden Mile. This holiday apartment offers self catering accommodation in St H...
Golfers Hub
Come and spoil yourself in Shelley Point. The Golfers Hub offers Cape West Coast accommodation for four guests just across the Golf Course in She...
Sea Shell House
Sea Shell House is a two bedroom thatch roof cottage within walking distance from the beach and Shelley Point Hotel and Spa. From here you are ap...
Fynbosch Beach Haven
Fynbosch Beach Haven is within walking distance of the Golden Mile beach. The house accommodates six guests in three bedrooms. The main bedroom h...
West Coast Cactus
West Coast Cactus is situated in St Helena By on a smallholding on top of the mountain overlooking Paternoster sea. This two bedroom apartment is...
Fletchers Cove
Fletchers Cove is a West Coast-style holiday home offering accommodation ideally positioned within the Shelley Point Country Club and Spa. The ho...
Mustique Beach Villa
Mustique Beach Villa is situated in an exclusive, gated beach estate with accommodation that is close to all amenities in Saint Helena Bay. The p...
Nautilus Apartment
Nautilus Apartment in Shelley Point provides holiday accommodation for four guests. The apartment boasts incredible views of both Britannia Bay a...
Onze Uitzicht Cottage
Onze Uitzicht Cottage offers Cape West Coast self catering in St Helena Bay. Here you can enjoy quality accommodation for a small family or frien...
Driftwood Studio Apartment
Situated in Shelley Point on the Cape West Coast, Driftwood Studio Apartment offers accommodation for two guests. The ground floor apartment has ...
The Fountains 15
The Fountain 15 holiday home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a show...
Bella Villa
Piccolo Villa House offers accomomdation in one of the world's principal fishing centres. The bay boasts abundant sea life and St Helena Bay is a...
Journey's End Self Catering
Situated in the fishing town of St Helena Bay, guests will find Journey’s End. The spacious open plan studio type unit is fully equipped for self...
Piccolo Villa
Piccolo Villa is a beachfront cottage located on St Helena Bay. The one bedroom en-suite cottage accommodates a couple and boasts incredible sea ...
Villa Konstanja
Villa Konstanja is holiday villa offers accommodation just a short three minute walk to the beach. Wake up in the morning to the sound of waves a...
Storm Petrel
Situated in the Cape West Coast town of St Helena Bay, Storm Petrel offers accommodation for six guests. Storm Petrel is a standalone cottage and...
Country Cabin
Country Cabin is peaceful, private and secluded, surrounded by beautiful views and stunning sunsets. Accommodation for a couple, the cabin is onl...
Seagull Apartment
Situated in Shelly Point along the Cape West Coast, Seagull Apartment provides accommodation for up to our guests. Seagull Apartment has two bed...
Zeezicht Apartments
Zeezicht Apartments offers Shelley Point accommodation in a cluster of five elegantly furnished self-catering holiday apartments overlooking the ...
Sea Renity
Sea Renity offers St Helena Bay accommodation at Shelley Point Golf Estate, This holiday home is in the second row from the beach and is an ideal...
Lofty Daisy
Lofty Daisy offers accommodation in St Helena Bay. The private deck affords panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, St Helena Bay and the Cederber...
Palm Apartment
Palm Apartment provides accommodation for five guests in Shelley Point. The apartment boasts stunning views of Britannia Bay and is within close ...
St Helena Bay Hotel
St Helena Bay Hotel offers accommodation in the small fishing village, St Helena Bay, along the Cape West Coast. There is a swimming pool and a b...
St. Martin Apartment
St. Martin Apartment is a first floor holiday apartment located in Shelly Beach that provides holiday accommodation for two guests. The apartment...
Goblin's Creek Manor House
Goblin’s Creek offers accommodation in four magnificent bedrooms designed for the romantic at heart. Each bedroom has a huge king size four-poste...
Oopsy Daisy
Oopsy Daisy offers St Helena Bay accommodation. A large private deck affords panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, St Helena Bay and the Cederbe...
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