About Jacobsbaai Beach
When you head up the Cape West Coast you need to stop off at Jacobsbaai, even if you can only manage an hour or two because it is simply beautiful. Building restrictions in the area have ensured that two kilometers of coastline have been beautifully preserved.
Jacobsbaai beach is one of the seven bays and allows a host of activities and exploration of rock pools. You’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of the almost deserted beach. If you need a bit of excitement get into the water for a dive or see if you can charter a boat and get out onto the ocean. Remember to take precaution and not be reckless in the water, the safety of both you and the marine life is important. If you’re planning on diving for cray-fish please note that you need a permit for this and you will receive a hefty fine if you’re caught without one.
If you plan to take it easy the bird life is wonderful in the area or you can enjoy a coastal hike in the magnificent surroundings.
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WhereJacobsbaai, Cape West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
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Dunstone Beach House
Situated in Jacobs Bay on the Cape West Coast, Dunstone Beach House is less than 50m from the water’s edge and just a few steps from the beach. T...

Abalone Guesthouse
Abalone Guesthouse offers you one of the finest accommodation experiences in Jacobsbaai for both corporate and leisure guests. Abalone Guesthouse...

Klokkiebosch Guesthouse
Klokkiebosch Guest House is an idyllic getaway especially for special occasions and celebrations. The Guest House offers two luxury suites and tw...

Whispering Whale Guest House
Enjoy the warmth and charm of any one of our 3 luxuriously appointed units with stunning sea views (units sleep 2 or 4 persons each). The units a...

Baviana Beach Lodge
The comfortably appointed Baviana Beach Lodge enjoys pride of place at the very heart of Jacobsbaai and is an excellent combination of self-cater...

Fijnbosch @ Jacobs Bay
Fijnbosch @ Jacobs Bay offers accommodation in Jacobsbaai in four private units. This is a great place to come for a tranquil getaway while still...

Artist's Retreat B&B
Come and relax in the beautiful village of Jacobsbaai experience the tranquility of the village. Wake up in the morning with the sounds of the oc...

Skulpie Upstairs
Skulpie Upstairs offers comfortable self catering accommodation in Jacobsbaai and sleeps between two and four guests. While here you can take a s...

Tern Beach Studio
Tern Beach Studio in Jacobsbaai is the ideal getaway; with the beach close by and sea views, this is certainly somewhere you can relax and unwind...

Bay View Beach House
Bay View Beach House is a lovely three bedroom holiday home in Jacobsbaai only a few meters away from the bay. This large home sleeps six guests ...

Togryersvlei Guest House
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