150 km from Cape TownPop. ~2,000 West Coast crayfish, world-class dining & timeless coastal charm

7-course tasting menu (R1,250pp) in a 130-year-old cottage on the beach. Hyper-local ingredients foraged from the surrounding fynbos and sea. Book months ahead.
West Coast rock lobster served at local restaurants or bought fresh from fishermen. A whole crayfish lunch from R400. Best at open-air beach spots.
Zero light pollution from the tiny village. Lie on the beach and see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Best in winter months (May–Aug) when skies are clearest.
Wolfgat, Gaaitjie, crayfish shacks and beach-side dining. World-class food in a tiny village.
Whitewashed beach cottages, boutique guesthouses and fisherman's cabins steps from the sea.
Columbine Nature Reserve, kayaking, stargazing, beach walks and seasonal whale watching.