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Beautiful Beaches
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Bask on one of our beautiful beaches. There are several beaches in Hermanus - all unique in their own way. From the expansive Grotto Beach (which has Blue Flag status) to
the unnamed little beaches found in nooks along the coastline.
Hermanus has beaches that surfers love, beaches that are favourites with the littlies, beaches that are perfect for shore fishing or more easily accessible for the disabled or
elderly.
Below is a guide to our different beaches so you can choose the one that suits your idea of a day on the beach best. Don't forget your sunblock - even on overcast days!
GROTTO BEACH
Grotto beach is a pristine Blue Flag beach that stretches for kilometers making it ideal for long walks. Dutchies restaurant, a play park, lots of parking and excellent
ablution facilities make this a favourite beach amongst the holiday makers. A typical Southern Cape sandy beach with good waves and usually pleasantly warm water.
The beach can be reached by driving through the town of Hermanus, and as one is leaving the town (drive around a traffic circle) the beach is signposted off the main
street of Hermanus. Lifeguards are in attendance throughout the season.
HAWSTON BEACH
Hawston beach is tucked away in the village of Hawston as one drives towards the town of Hermanus. A truly beautiful beach with views of the sweeping mountains along the
Cape coastline and along the extensive dune system which stretches from the beach along the coast for some distance. Hawston beach has some of the safest swimming water in
the sea along the Western Cape coastline. Treat the sensitive dune systems with care and walk along the designated board walk systems only.
There are picnic areas and braai/barbecue facilities in the back beach area as well as an Abalone restaurant adjacent to the beach.
Very rustic, very rural and worth a visit (especially to watch the sun set!). Lifeguards on duty from 1 December through to 31 March 2007. Interpretive signage allows one the
option to learn more about the unique vegetation and natural resources of the area.
VOËLKLIP
This is a small beach that also has excellent ablution facilities and is great for those who don't like sand as there are large stretches of lawn above the beach.
Voëlkip beach is popular with surfers and sunbathers.
LANGBAAI
This is, as the name suggests, a long beach in a secluded cove at the foot of the cliffs. Langbaai is considered to be the 'secret' beach of Hermanus. There are quite a few
steps to get onto the beach which can make things difficult for those with small children or elderly people.
KAMMABAAI
Also known as Nanny's Beach, Kammabaai, is a family favourite. It has the best waves for surfing, picnic spots and braai sites under the Milkwoods and great rocks to climb.
SANDBAAI
The Sandbaai beach is dotted with rock pools full of marine creatures and is particularly popular at low tide when swimming is safe. It is also popular for snorkelling.
There are changerooms and showers.
ONRUS BEACH
This is also a favourite for families because of the safe swimming the lagoon provides. Onrus beach is popular with local body boarders and surfers and there are shower
facilities. The Milkwood restaurant overlooks the beach and provides take-aways and light meals.
BREAKFAST BAY
This little spot at Vermont provides a perfect setting for picknicking. Flanked by high dunes, the beach is sheltered and a nice place for the sunbather and popular with sandboarders.
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