There’s something special about the places that become part of your family’s rhythm. The ones where our kids already know what they’re ordering, where the waiters start recognising us, and where the combination of food, view and atmosphere just feels right. These four restaurants have become our regulars. The Hussar Grill Yes, it’s way too … Continue reading “The Restaurants Our Family Keeps Going Back To”
Hospital Mossel Bay Provincial Hospital: 044 691 2011 Life Bay View Private Hospital: 044 691 3718 Police Mossel Bay SAPS: 044 606 2805 / 044 606 2800 National police emergency: 10111 Fire Brigade Mossel Bay Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management: 044 691 3722 (Also via municipal call centre: 044 606 5107 / 044 606 5000) … Continue reading “Main emergency numbers in Mossel Bay”
Mossel Bay’s beaches stretch across roughly 60 km of sandy shoreline on South Africa’s Garden Route, offering year-round beach weather plus swimming, surfing, fishing, walking, and whale-watching opportunities. Standout stretches Several hold (or have held) Blue Flag status for cleanliness, safety, and environmental standards—typically including De Bakke, Hartenbos, Klein Brakrivier (Little Brak), Glentana, and often … Continue reading “Beaches in and around Mossel Bay”
Just outside Mossel Bay you’ll find the Pinnacle Point Site Complex — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds some of the earliest evidence of modern human behaviour anywhere in the world. Around 160,000 years ago, early Homo sapiens were living in the coastal caves here. They left behind tools, ochre, shellfish remains, and even … Continue reading “UNESCO World Heritage Site – Mossel Bay”
If you’re in Mossel Bay between July and October, you’re in for a real treat — this is one of the best spots along the Garden Route for whale watching. Southern Right whales come up from Antarctic waters around this time to calve and nurse in the calm, shallow bay. September and October are usually … Continue reading “Whale watching in Mossel Bay”
The Dias Caravel (Replica Ship) Right in the middle of the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex you’ll find a life-size replica of the little Portuguese caravel that Bartolomeu Dias sailed into Mossel Bay in February 1488 — the first European ship ever to reach South African shores. They built this wooden ship in Portugal and sailed … Continue reading “Mossel Bay Sea Gallery”
Nestled on Beach Street in the heart of Mossel Bay, Beach Street Self-Catering puts you right in one of the Garden Route’s most convenient coastal spots. This self-catering townhouse sits within easy walking distance of the sea and the lively Point neighbourhood, with cafés, restaurants, shops, and beaches just minutes away. It’s an ideal base for a relaxed or active stay—whether you’re here for ocean views, fresh seafood, or outdoor adventures.