Hermanus guidebook
Food scene
A local favourite. Always a fabulous Asian fusion meal, good service and lovely setting. Inside and outside seating.
70 locals recommend
Lizettes Kitchen Bar & Restaurant
A local favourite. Always a fabulous Asian fusion meal, good service and lovely setting. Inside and outside seating.
Sightseeing
I love the walks and fynbos in this reserve. look out for the owls in the gardens
200 locals recommend
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
I love the walks and fynbos in this reserve. look out for the owls in the gardens
Hemel and Aarde Valley is not only a beautiful drive but features many wine farms with tasting opportunities and fabulous restauranrts.
51 locals recommend
Hemel en Aarde
Hemel and Aarde Valley is not only a beautiful drive but features many wine farms with tasting opportunities and fabulous restauranrts.
See the fishing boats, catch a whale watching ride and visit the Perlemoen factory.
10 locals recommend
Hermanus New Harbour
Westcliff RoadSee the fishing boats, catch a whale watching ride and visit the Perlemoen factory.
Old Harbour Museum
64 Marine DrKayaking, whale watching, scenic
A lovely half hour drive to this historic scenic town, boasting cafes and restaurants make this well worth a visit
49 locals recommend
Stanford
A lovely half hour drive to this historic scenic town, boasting cafes and restaurants make this well worth a visit
I love the swimming at Grotto beach, but mostly I love walking at low tide. After 1km you will have the beach to yourself and it goes on and on and on. Blissful meditative experience, and Ive never had any safely concerns.
114 locals recommend
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Grotto StreetI love the swimming at Grotto beach, but mostly I love walking at low tide. After 1km you will have the beach to yourself and it goes on and on and on. Blissful meditative experience, and Ive never had any safely concerns.
A fabulous swim, go at 7am to swim with the intrepid retired local residents, and later find a spot on the grass banks to while away the day
55 locals recommend
Voëlklip Beach
A fabulous swim, go at 7am to swim with the intrepid retired local residents, and later find a spot on the grass banks to while away the day
Cliff Path Hiking Trail
Cliff PathA must do hike along the rugged coastline.
City advice
Don't miss
Whales
Visible from the balcony or along the cliff path July-November
Don't miss
The saturday farmers market
At the Spar turn up towards the mountain and you cant miss it.
Don't miss
Cliff path
Walk along the cliffs, past beaches and through the fynbos from grotto all the way to town more than 5km away
Customs and culture
Waitron tips are the norm in SA, as are car guards
Waitron Tips are 10-20% depending on service recieved.
Petrol attendants R10-R20 depending on how much they do for you
Car guards are self employed and are generally happy with R2 -R20 depending on how long and what time of day. A long evening dinner would probably be R30 for me , plus a doggie bag of left overs from your meal most appreciated. A 5min run into a shop I would value at R2.
Travelling with kids
Stanford Hills
Stanford Hills for a meal on a farm with friendly animals mixing with guests
Getting around
Public transport non existent, nor are Ubers
Get yourself a car!
What to pack
Casual holiday town
swim suit and hiking shoes are essential. Restaurants are casual.