Physical Address
Pearly Beach
Western Cape
7220
Physical Address
Pearly Beach
Western Cape
7220

As turtle stranding season approaches, conservationists from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation visited Kleinbaai to equip locals with life-saving knowledge. From understanding how hatchlings drift in the Agulhas Current to knowing why you should never put a stranded turtle back in the sea, the rescue team shared practical advice and powerful stories from their rehabilitation centre. With plastic and fishing nets among the biggest threats — and only one in 1,000 turtles reaching adulthood — community action along the Overberg coast could make all the difference this winter.

On a clear February morning at the Hermanus Cenotaph, young cadets stand in formation to honour two naval tragedies — the sinking of the SS Mendi in 1917 and the SAS President Kruger in 1982. Led by Lieutenant Noel Dreyer, himself a survivor of the President Kruger, TS Birkenhead Sea Cadets turn remembrance into responsibility.

Lomond Wine Estate near Gansbaai offers a relaxed dam-side tasting experience in the Cape Agulhas wine region. With curated white and red wine flights, locally sourced platters featuring estate trout spread, and wide open lawn and jetty views, it’s the kind of Sunday afternoon stop best enjoyed slowly.

Set above the Old Harbour on Marine Drive, Perlemoen pairs classic seafood with one of Hermanus’s most evocative views. Overlooking Walker Bay, where fishing boats drift and the light shifts across the water, this long-standing favourite offers an intimate, easy atmosphere that feels both relaxed and quietly special — the kind of place where the view is part of the meal.

On World Wetlands Day, the Overberg shoreline was alive with purpose as around 50 children from the Kleinmond Strandlopers Eco-Youth Club gathered to clean and learn along their local coast. With guidance shaped by SANBI’s biodiversity education mandate and support from educators connected to Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, the beach became a hands-on classroom.

Ou Meul in Stanford is a much-loved Overberg stop for hearty breakfasts, legendary venison and pepper steak pies, flaky pastries and strong coffee. Set just off the R43, it’s the kind of dependable bakery and café where road trips pause, locals gather and comfort food is done properly.

More than 350 walkers gathered at Pearly Beach for the annual Walks for Friends with Cancer — a moving coastal journey that combined breathtaking Blue Flag views, heartfelt tributes and tangible support for local cancer organisations.

Pascal’s of Napier is a highly rated village favourite , known for generous breakfasts, classic comfort dishes and attentive service in a relaxed, dog-friendly courtyard setting.

Fusion Café in Hermanus is a relaxed seafront restaurant overlooking Walker Bay, known for generous seafood favourites and easy-going atmosphere.

From seaside dinners and vineyard tastings to village markets and community celebrations, the Overberg calendar is filled with moments worth showing up for on Valentine's Day.