Plettenberg Bay Guidebook

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Plettenberg Bay Guidebook

Neighborhoods

From the abundant pristine white beaches and coastline to the nature reserves and hiking trails of the tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay and its surrounds offers constant adventure for those sporting enthusiasts, holidaymakers and families seeking fun, sun, surf, kayak, canoe, sup, beach life and an abundance of activities from horse riding, polo, deep sea fishing, bungy jumping, ziplining, water parks, nature hikes, golf, tennis, cycling and some of the most superb restaurants and wine farm experiences on the east coast and entire garden route.
107 locals recommend
Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent Street
107 locals recommend
From the abundant pristine white beaches and coastline to the nature reserves and hiking trails of the tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay and its surrounds offers constant adventure for those sporting enthusiasts, holidaymakers and families seeking fun, sun, surf, kayak, canoe, sup, beach life and an abundance of activities from horse riding, polo, deep sea fishing, bungy jumping, ziplining, water parks, nature hikes, golf, tennis, cycling and some of the most superb restaurants and wine farm experiences on the east coast and entire garden route.
Great breakfasts and sundowners on the terrace and in the private bar overlooking the pounding waves along Robberg beach
30 locals recommend
Beacon Island Resort
Beacon Isle Drive
30 locals recommend
Great breakfasts and sundowners on the terrace and in the private bar overlooking the pounding waves along Robberg beach
Forest adventures, bungy, ziplining, hikes and more ... an absolute must visit
7 locals recommend
Tsitsikamma
7 locals recommend
Forest adventures, bungy, ziplining, hikes and more ... an absolute must visit
105 locals recommend
Knysna
105 locals recommend
75 locals recommend
Nature's Valley
75 locals recommend

Kids Activities

59 locals recommend
Adventure Land
59 locals recommend
176 locals recommend
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
176 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Wild Waters Fun Park
13 locals recommend
SHABBY FUFU LIFESTYLE FARM
17 locals recommend
Mungo Shop & Mill
17 locals recommend

Beach Days

27 locals recommend
Robberg 5 Beach
Beachy Head Drive
27 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Lookout Beach
27 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Central Beach
26 locals recommend
Plettenberg Bay boasts some of the most beautiful Blue Flag beaches in South Africa. Plettenberg Bay called Plett by the locals, is home to dolphins, seals, orcas, and Bryde’s whales which can be seen from the pristine beaches or better still from a boat safari around the bay. The town’s 20 kilometres of picturesque Indian Ocean coastline features unspoilt sandy dunes and long golden beaches which include 6 premier, internationally recognised “Blue Flag” status beaches; including Robberg 5, Lookout Beach, Keurboomstrand, The Dunes, The Singing Kettle and Nature’s Valley. With warm Indian Ocean washing these magnificent shores you’ll find beachgoers of all ages soaking up the sun, year round, and enjoying the many outdoor activities you’ll find in Plettenberg Bay.
17 locals recommend
Sanctuary Beach
7 Alguada Reef Dr
17 locals recommend
Plettenberg Bay boasts some of the most beautiful Blue Flag beaches in South Africa. Plettenberg Bay called Plett by the locals, is home to dolphins, seals, orcas, and Bryde’s whales which can be seen from the pristine beaches or better still from a boat safari around the bay. The town’s 20 kilometres of picturesque Indian Ocean coastline features unspoilt sandy dunes and long golden beaches which include 6 premier, internationally recognised “Blue Flag” status beaches; including Robberg 5, Lookout Beach, Keurboomstrand, The Dunes, The Singing Kettle and Nature’s Valley. With warm Indian Ocean washing these magnificent shores you’ll find beachgoers of all ages soaking up the sun, year round, and enjoying the many outdoor activities you’ll find in Plettenberg Bay.
Hobie Beach
5 Meeding St

Food scene

Excellent burgers, pizzas and sundowner cocktail specials late afternoons 🍹 🍸
136 locals recommend
The Table Restaurant and Bar
9 Main St
136 locals recommend
Excellent burgers, pizzas and sundowner cocktail specials late afternoons 🍹 🍸
44 locals recommend
Nguni Restaurant
6 Crescent St
44 locals recommend
Courtyard breakfasts & lazy afternoon teas 🫖
63 locals recommend
Le Fournil De Plett Bakery
18 Main St
63 locals recommend
Courtyard breakfasts & lazy afternoon teas 🫖
12 locals recommend
The Grand Cafe
27 Main St
12 locals recommend
Stunning views, seafood, live music, sundowners
135 locals recommend
The Lookout Deck
Hill Street
135 locals recommend
Stunning views, seafood, live music, sundowners
Beach, Ocean and Tsitsikamma Mountain Views, great for families with a front section for kids & teenagers to hangout whilst you enjoy sundowners on the two upper decks. Delicious menu & prawn special Tuesdays!
48 locals recommend
The Bungalow
5 Meeding St
48 locals recommend
Beach, Ocean and Tsitsikamma Mountain Views, great for families with a front section for kids & teenagers to hangout whilst you enjoy sundowners on the two upper decks. Delicious menu & prawn special Tuesdays!
72 locals recommend
Surf Cafe
Beacon Isle Drive
72 locals recommend
Great variety of different food from sushi, chinese and dim sum to pizza, vegetarian, chicken or beef wraps, Angus burgers and fruit smoothies … something for everyone to enjoy.
9 locals recommend
Plett Market on Main
9 locals recommend
Great variety of different food from sushi, chinese and dim sum to pizza, vegetarian, chicken or beef wraps, Angus burgers and fruit smoothies … something for everyone to enjoy.
23 locals recommend
Nineteen 89
Main Street
23 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Pizzeria - Cornuti Stella Luna
1 Perestrello St
33 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Barringtons Plettenberg Bay
Erf 2104 Piesang Valley Rd
42 locals recommend
Real Italian Ice cream and food made by Plett’s favourite resident Italians. Located on the extension of Robberg Road into Airport road, only 10 minutes drive away from Riverclub.
34 locals recommend
Ice Dream Land
A15 Plettenberg Bay's Airport Rd
34 locals recommend
Real Italian Ice cream and food made by Plett’s favourite resident Italians. Located on the extension of Robberg Road into Airport road, only 10 minutes drive away from Riverclub.

Adventure tours

Ziplining at great heights for those thrill seekers!
15 locals recommend
Knysna Ziplines
15 locals recommend
Ziplining at great heights for those thrill seekers!
Walk with the gentle giants - an experience like no other
184 locals recommend
Knysna Elephant Park
184 locals recommend
Walk with the gentle giants - an experience like no other
8 locals recommend
Stormsriver Adventures
101 Darnell St
8 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
42 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Raptor Rescue Plett
41 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Lovely views, beach front restaurant ... walk the 9km beach walk round trip, stop half way for breakfast before your return, watch whales breach and dolphins play in the waves 🌊
48 locals recommend
Sedgefield
48 locals recommend
Lovely views, beach front restaurant ... walk the 9km beach walk round trip, stop half way for breakfast before your return, watch whales breach and dolphins play in the waves 🌊
20 locals recommend
Stormsrivier
20 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Storms River Bridge
28 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Raptor Rescue Plett
41 locals recommend
SHABBY FUFU LIFESTYLE FARM

Grocery shopping

Convenient with all you need
44 locals recommend
KwikSpar Plett
1 Beacon Isle Dr
44 locals recommend
Convenient with all you need
56 locals recommend
The Market Square Shopping Centre
Beacon Way
56 locals recommend
54 locals recommend
Woolworths Plettenberg Bay
Beacon Way
54 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Checkers FX Plettenberg Bay Mall
77 Beacon Way
16 locals recommend