Guidebook of Mossel Bay for guests of Good Vibes
Sightseeing
Within walking distance from Good Vibes. The cafe is open for breakfast, light lunches and cake. They are known all around Mossel Bay as the place to go for the best chocolate cake and carrot cake. It really is amazing - almost as amazing as the view.
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Leuchtturm-Komplex von Cape St Blaize
2 Point RdWithin walking distance from Good Vibes. The cafe is open for breakfast, light lunches and cake. They are known all around Mossel Bay as the place to go for the best chocolate cake and carrot cake. It really is amazing - almost as amazing as the view.
The complex is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of Mossel Bay. It is named after the Portuguese explorer who discovered the area in 1488. Don't miss the Post Office Tree, the oldest post office in South Africa. It is where the first written letter was left (likely in a shoe), warning whoever read it of the troublesome conditions in Calcutta.
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Bartolomeu-Dias-Museumskomplex
1 Market StThe complex is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of Mossel Bay. It is named after the Portuguese explorer who discovered the area in 1488. Don't miss the Post Office Tree, the oldest post office in South Africa. It is where the first written letter was left (likely in a shoe), warning whoever read it of the troublesome conditions in Calcutta.
A lovey sandy seasonal Blue Flag Beach with 50 m of swimming area. It is the only true north facing beach in South Africa.
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Santos Beach Mosselbay
Mossel StreetA lovey sandy seasonal Blue Flag Beach with 50 m of swimming area. It is the only true north facing beach in South Africa.
3 km of beach with two swimming areas of 150 & 800 m. It is possible to walk on sand all the way from here to Great Brak River, a distance of more than 20 km.
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Diaz Strand
3 km of beach with two swimming areas of 150 & 800 m. It is possible to walk on sand all the way from here to Great Brak River, a distance of more than 20 km.
Point of Human Origins Experience with Dr. Peter Nilssen and Guided Cave Visits. The sites are not open to the public so need to book your guided tour in advance. Dr. Nilssen and the rest of the guide team are extremely passionate, very knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to.
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Point of Human Origins
Point of Human Origins Experience with Dr. Peter Nilssen and Guided Cave Visits. The sites are not open to the public so need to book your guided tour in advance. Dr. Nilssen and the rest of the guide team are extremely passionate, very knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to.
Food scene
Within walking distance from Good Vibes. We love their pizza but they have a lot more than just pizza.
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Delfinos Seaside Restaurant
Point RoadWithin walking distance from Good Vibes. We love their pizza but they have a lot more than just pizza.
They are located above Delfinos. Within walking distance from Good Vibes. Great sushi.
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The Kingfisher Seafood Restaurant
They are located above Delfinos. Within walking distance from Good Vibes. Great sushi.
The food is cooked on a traditional open fire. You can sit with your toes in the sand and enjoy a BBQ the South African way.
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Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
The food is cooked on a traditional open fire. You can sit with your toes in the sand and enjoy a BBQ the South African way.
It doesn't look like much from the front but this garden centre and coffee shop has the most delicious roosterkoek and coffee. We also love it for the friendly service and beautiful plants.
Coastal Plants Nursery & Coffee Shop / The Farm Shop Kitchen
7 Station StreetIt doesn't look like much from the front but this garden centre and coffee shop has the most delicious roosterkoek and coffee. We also love it for the friendly service and beautiful plants.
Delicious coffee in a very quirky coffee shop. They might not have an ocean view, but they make up for it with rustic vintage cars and interesting objects. We provide Blue Shed house blend ground coffee for the French press in your room.
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The Blue Shed Coffee Roastry
33 Bland StDelicious coffee in a very quirky coffee shop. They might not have an ocean view, but they make up for it with rustic vintage cars and interesting objects. We provide Blue Shed house blend ground coffee for the French press in your room.
Within walking distance from Good Vibes. Enjoy a rich cup of coffee, a wholesome lunch and end it off with a delicious slice of our cakes at The Coffee Club & Bistro. The coffee club is adjacent to a lovely flower shop.
The Coffee Club
13 Marsh StreetWithin walking distance from Good Vibes. Enjoy a rich cup of coffee, a wholesome lunch and end it off with a delicious slice of our cakes at The Coffee Club & Bistro. The coffee club is adjacent to a lovely flower shop.
Restaurants, craft shops, activities and even a drive-in cinema make up the Hart & Bosch Village.
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HART & BOSCH VILLAGE
R102Restaurants, craft shops, activities and even a drive-in cinema make up the Hart & Bosch Village.
Visitors can enjoy the unique an acclaimed Jakkalsvlei wines combined with customized cheese platters, delicious build-your-own pizzas and gourmet burgers at Wynhuis restaurant. Jakkalsvlei offers a delightful experience only a stone's throw away from Herbertsdale.
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Jakkalsvlei
Visitors can enjoy the unique an acclaimed Jakkalsvlei wines combined with customized cheese platters, delicious build-your-own pizzas and gourmet burgers at Wynhuis restaurant. Jakkalsvlei offers a delightful experience only a stone's throw away from Herbertsdale.
The restaurant overlooks the beautiful sandy Santos beach. We love their chicken & mayo sandwiches.
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Fork and Train Restaurant
Munro RdThe restaurant overlooks the beautiful sandy Santos beach. We love their chicken & mayo sandwiches.
The Spur restaurant chain has been in South Africa since the 1970's. They are a family favourite for any South African.
Minnesota Spur Steak Ranch
9 Point RoadThe Spur restaurant chain has been in South Africa since the 1970's. They are a family favourite for any South African.
Bahia Bleu - Diaz Hotel Restaurant
Spoil yourself with a meal at Bahia Bleu.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
Pancakes and waffles alongside e-bike rentals.
Activities
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate is one of the most unique and scenic golf courses in the world. Golfers will love the challenging 72 par Clifftop Fynbos Golf Course. The restaurant has very good food at a reasonable price, and don't forget about the La Vita Spa.
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Pinnacle Point Estate
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate is one of the most unique and scenic golf courses in the world. Golfers will love the challenging 72 par Clifftop Fynbos Golf Course. The restaurant has very good food at a reasonable price, and don't forget about the La Vita Spa.
Zipline Mossel Bay
6 Point RoadThe trail starts just below the St. Blaize Lighthouse and extends for 13.5 km until hikers reach Dana Bay. It takes about 6 hours to complete and is moderately challenging. Note, there are snakes on this trail. Do not walk this trail alone.
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St Blaize Hiking Trail
Saint Blaize Hiking TrailThe trail starts just below the St. Blaize Lighthouse and extends for 13.5 km until hikers reach Dana Bay. It takes about 6 hours to complete and is moderately challenging. Note, there are snakes on this trail. Do not walk this trail alone.
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Gonnakraal RoadCage diving with the great white sharks around Mossel Bay.
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White Shark Africa
7 Church StCage diving with the great white sharks around Mossel Bay.
Take a scenic flight over Mossel Bay and the Outeniqua Mountains for 25 minutes, a free fall for 35 seconds at 220km/hr, and a chance to fly under your parachute for 5 - 6 minutes.
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Skydive Mossel Bay
Rooikat StreetTake a scenic flight over Mossel Bay and the Outeniqua Mountains for 25 minutes, a free fall for 35 seconds at 220km/hr, and a chance to fly under your parachute for 5 - 6 minutes.
Romanza Boat Trips has been operating in Mossel Bay for more than 40 years! Seal Island trips (all year round), sunset cruises (November to April) and boat-based whale watching with a permit (June to October). Fully qualified tourist guides on all boats.
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Romanza - Pleasure Cruises and Seal Island Trips
1971 Church StRomanza Boat Trips has been operating in Mossel Bay for more than 40 years! Seal Island trips (all year round), sunset cruises (November to April) and boat-based whale watching with a permit (June to October). Fully qualified tourist guides on all boats.
E-bike rentals, waffles, pancakes and coffee all in one place! Brenden will hook you up with an e-bike that can be rented by the hour, and after you have explored Mossel Bay you can enjoy waffles, pancakes and coffee with an incredible view at the Koffie Kartel Waffle Bar.
KK ebikes & Cycles
E-bike rentals, waffles, pancakes and coffee all in one place! Brenden will hook you up with an e-bike that can be rented by the hour, and after you have explored Mossel Bay you can enjoy waffles, pancakes and coffee with an incredible view at the Koffie Kartel Waffle Bar.
Surf's Up Mossel Bay
Beach East BoulevardLearn to surf at Diaz beach.
Neighborhoods
Danabaai is considered a suburb of Mossel Bay, and indeed it is, but it is also a conservancy hosting 116 species of birds and boasts a 16-km long sandy beach known as Dana Bay 1, 2 & 3. Please note that swimming in the ocean at Dana Bay is extremely dangerous!
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Dana Bay
Danabaai is considered a suburb of Mossel Bay, and indeed it is, but it is also a conservancy hosting 116 species of birds and boasts a 16-km long sandy beach known as Dana Bay 1, 2 & 3. Please note that swimming in the ocean at Dana Bay is extremely dangerous!
Traditional fishermen's cottages and two environmentally-sensitive property developments characterize Vlees Bay / Boggoms Bay area, as does the coastal fynbos. A lovely, remote region that's worth visiting for its peach and tranquility.
Vleesbaai
Traditional fishermen's cottages and two environmentally-sensitive property developments characterize Vlees Bay / Boggoms Bay area, as does the coastal fynbos. A lovely, remote region that's worth visiting for its peach and tranquility.
Popular with lovers of water sports and angles - it offers excellent fishing spots on the river and the 4 m-long beach. The outlying areas of Reebok and Tergniet are known for their excellent land-based whale and dolphin watching. (Klein is Afrikaans for Little)
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Klein Brak River
Popular with lovers of water sports and angles - it offers excellent fishing spots on the river and the 4 m-long beach. The outlying areas of Reebok and Tergniet are known for their excellent land-based whale and dolphin watching. (Klein is Afrikaans for Little)
A holiday spot on the shores of the Great Brak River Lagoon. Known for fishing, boating and beaches, the village boasts a number of marked walking trails, and a local history museum. (Groot is large or great in Afrikaans)
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Groot Brakrivier
A holiday spot on the shores of the Great Brak River Lagoon. Known for fishing, boating and beaches, the village boasts a number of marked walking trails, and a local history museum. (Groot is large or great in Afrikaans)
Transport
24/7 Taxi Services
15A 5th AvenueThe most reliable taxi service in Mossel Bay.
Practicalities
Get your laundry done at Surfside laundry while you have coffee in one of the coffeeshops along Marsh Street.
Surfside Laundry
4 Kloof StGet your laundry done at Surfside laundry while you have coffee in one of the coffeeshops along Marsh Street.