Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mounts watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature and whale lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. This is there playground and one can see that clearly!

Most of the beaches are both ideal family beaches with parking close to the beach and the beaches itself has lots of white sand and shallow water, which makes it safe for small children.

Hermanus beaches:

• Kammabaai
• Onrus Beach – popular surfing spot
• Milkwood Restaurant overlooks Onrus and is one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.
• Langbaai (Long Bay) is a tiny beach between 2 rocky outcrops, which offers peace and privacy as well as white sand and good swimming.
• Voëlklip has lovely lawns as well as white sands and good facilities – popular surfing spot.
• Grotto Beach – long walks to dispel holiday kilos, stretches for kilometers and one can walk along it for an hour or more. Facilities include a restaurant and play park, which makes it another popular spot for holidaymakers and families.
• Other activities offered are cruises on the Klein River Lagoon, canoe trips, sea kayaking, shark cage diving, horse trails, paragliding, sand boarding, quad biking and abseiling. All of this promised to make your stay in Hermanus unforgettable.