HARTENBOS BEACH

Hartenbos Beach is where golden sands meet endless ocean views—perfect for family outings, romantic walks, or fun with friends. Whether you’re building sandcastles, enjoying a refreshing swim, or simply unwinding with your toes in the sand, this iconic beach has something for everyone. With lifeguards on duty, nearby restaurants, and plenty of space to spread out, it’s easy to spend the whole day here. Come early, stay late, and experience the heart of the Garden Route coast!

Hartenbos Beach is located in the holiday village of Hartenbos, just north of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. This Blue Flag beach offers kilometres of soft white sand and is perfect for long walks, beach games, surfing, and other water sports.

The beach offers demarcated swimming spots, campsites, clean ablutions, plenty of parking, and wheelchair access. The beachfront boasts excellent entertainment facilities such as an indoor pool, supertube, bowling green, tennis courts, an amusement centre, conference facilities, and a stadium for events. There is also a variety of restaurants and shops nearby.

The lagoon that lies along the beautiful Hartenbos River is a great spot for family friendly activities, safe swimming, and is known as a good fishing spot for shad and white steenbras. Other wildlife opportunities at the beach include whale, dolphin, and seal watching, as well as plenty of bird watching.

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