Plett Guidebook
Beach Lovers
Plett has a variety of options if you’re looking for a healthy dose of vitamin sea
Plett’s busiest beach with lifeguards on duty all year round.
Safe family swimming beach.
Amenities include restaurants, public toilets, shops, ice-cream vendors, as well as charters for diving, whale watching and kayaking.
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Central Beach
Plett’s busiest beach with lifeguards on duty all year round.
Safe family swimming beach.
Amenities include restaurants, public toilets, shops, ice-cream vendors, as well as charters for diving, whale watching and kayaking.
Robberg Beach:
4km stretch of beach from Beacon Isle Hotel to Robberg Peninsula.
Includes Blue Flag Robberg 5 Beach, which is accessible on foot along the beach or from Beachyhead Road.
Strong riptides along this stretch of beach, so best to stick to areas with life guards.
Lovely for a long morning beach walk and for spotting seals, whales and dolphins.
Lifeguards during peak seasons.
Amenities include public toilets.
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Robberg 5 Beach
Beachy Head DriveRobberg Beach:
4km stretch of beach from Beacon Isle Hotel to Robberg Peninsula.
Includes Blue Flag Robberg 5 Beach, which is accessible on foot along the beach or from Beachyhead Road.
Strong riptides along this stretch of beach, so best to stick to areas with life guards.
Lovely for a long morning beach walk and for spotting seals, whales and dolphins.
Lifeguards during peak seasons.
Amenities include public toilets.
This is a Blue Flag beach.
Large beach area adjoining the lagoon and is a popular beach for swimming, surfing and bodyboarding.
Lifeguards on duty in peak seasons.
Great for a beach sunset walk.
Amenities include public toilets and restaurants.
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Lookout Beach
This is a Blue Flag beach.
Large beach area adjoining the lagoon and is a popular beach for swimming, surfing and bodyboarding.
Lifeguards on duty in peak seasons.
Great for a beach sunset walk.
Amenities include public toilets and restaurants.
Blue flag beach.
6km stretch of beach forming part of Tsitsikamma De Vasselot Nature Reserve.
Picturesque lagoon ideal for young children.
Amenities include public toilets and a restaurant.
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Natures Valley
Blue flag beach.
6km stretch of beach forming part of Tsitsikamma De Vasselot Nature Reserve.
Picturesque lagoon ideal for young children.
Amenities include public toilets and a restaurant.
A short walk from Central Beach, The Wedge is a sheltered, small beach area and has fantastic bodyboarding surf break.
Wedge Beach
9 Bull StA short walk from Central Beach, The Wedge is a sheltered, small beach area and has fantastic bodyboarding surf break.
Palate Pleasers
If you’re looking for a spot to grab a bite to eat, here are a few of our favourite eating spots in and around Plettenberg Bay.
Great spot for a sundowner with fantastic views of Plett
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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Great spot for a sundowner with fantastic views of Plett
Enjoy great Italian cuisine while taking in the beautiful views of Keurbooms beach.
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Ristorante Enrico
296 Main StEnjoy great Italian cuisine while taking in the beautiful views of Keurbooms beach.
Tucked away at The Wedge beach, this is a great spot for a drink and casual dining.
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The Bungalow
5 Meeding StTucked away at The Wedge beach, this is a great spot for a drink and casual dining.
Incredible views of Lookout Beach. Indoor and outdoor seating. A favourite spot to order ‘A Pint of Prawns’ and a cocktail.
Hill Sreet, Lookout Beach
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The Lookout Deck
Hill StreetIncredible views of Lookout Beach. Indoor and outdoor seating. A favourite spot to order ‘A Pint of Prawns’ and a cocktail.
Hill Sreet, Lookout Beach
Well-known trendy spot for fresh seafood and sushi.
Hopwood Street, Central Beach
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The Fat Fish
22 Hopwood StWell-known trendy spot for fresh seafood and sushi.
Hopwood Street, Central Beach
Dine with your feet in the sand at The Grand Africa as you take in the incredible views of Lookout Beach.
Hill Street, Lookout Beach
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The Grand Cafe
27 Main StDine with your feet in the sand at The Grand Africa as you take in the incredible views of Lookout Beach.
Hill Street, Lookout Beach
Good space to meet up with friends for a bite or a drink. Relaxed atmosphere mixed with the mid-town vibe.
Main Street
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The Table Restaurant and Bar
9 Main StGood space to meet up with friends for a bite or a drink. Relaxed atmosphere mixed with the mid-town vibe.
Main Street
Casual all-day dining with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Plett.
Upperdeck Centre, Main Street
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Nineteen 89
Main StreetCasual all-day dining with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Plett.
Upperdeck Centre, Main Street
Asian steam kitchen. Fresh fusion cuisine close to Central Beach. The Asian ribs are a must!
Hopwood Street, Central Beach
Golden Palm
22 Hopwood StAsian steam kitchen. Fresh fusion cuisine close to Central Beach. The Asian ribs are a must!
Hopwood Street, Central Beach
Distinctly South African menu with a creative flair. Situated in an historic building in the centre of town.
Crescent Street
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Nguni Restaurant
6 Crescent StDistinctly South African menu with a creative flair. Situated in an historic building in the centre of town.
Crescent Street
Barringtons Plettenberg Bay
Erf 2104 Piesang Valley RdCoffee Corner
For a caffeine fix and some delicious baked treats, you needn’t look far!
Kally Bakery
1 Robberg RdClare's Cakes & Coffee Shop
Main StreetMo'orea Juice & Coffee Bar
Ouland Royale
Robberg RoadOld Town Caffé Plettenberg Bay
Le Fournil De Plett Bakery
18 Main StWine Farms
Enjoy a meal and wine tasting at one of our local wine farms
Bramon Wines Restaurant & Wine Tasting
N2Kay and Monty wines
Packwood Wine and Country Estate (Pty) Ltd
Newstead Wine Estate
Plettenvale Wines
Airport RoadLuka Wines
Bitou Vineyards
Farm stall
THYME & AGAIN
N2Natures Way Farm Stall
Family Fun
Looking for a fun outing? Be sure to check out these options.
Wild Waters Fun Park
Adventure Land
Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre
iKnysna Elephant Park
Raptor Rescue Plett
Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
2 the cragsPlett Puzzle Park
N2 The CraggsThe Heath
N2Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
Eco Enthusiasts
If you’re needing to get out of the house for a walk or a more challenging hike, check out these recommendations.
Robberg Nature Reserve - View Point
Tsitsikamma National Park
Harkerville Viewpoint
Unnamed RoadVisit the Mungo Mill and browse a variety of small shops or enjoy a meal under the trees
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Old Nick Village
Visit the Mungo Mill and browse a variety of small shops or enjoy a meal under the trees
Jubilee Creek picnic site and walk
Keurboomsrivier
Indlela Yokuphatha I-Robberg