Take the reins into the wild

To gawp at wildlife and gallop on the beach, head on over to Yzerfontein. You don’t have to endure a long-haul schlep and khaki capers...

Master of the seas

The story of a boat builder extraordinaire. When Anton Tallie started repairing boats in St Helena Bay on 1 April 1988, little did he know...

Dive into flavour-packed classics

You’ll light up like a Roman candle when visiting Juds Coffee Shop in St Helena Bay. Owned and run by the Siegfried family, the...

‘Let no man thirst for a good beer’*

Shackleton Brewing Company’s industry-leading beers are sure to pound the hearts of beer aficionados. Their vibey taproom in Paarden Eiland has a selection of...

An enclave of charm & calm

At West Coast Beach Villa in St Helena Bay moments are measured in sunrises & sunsets. From the expansive living room which is drenched...

Mussel jive for this pie

What better way to enjoy the abundant white mussels on our West Coast than with this heavenly White Mussel Pie. But first you have...

Bold & brash

Flaunt your garden shamelessly this summer with the flashy cockscomb. Although native to Africa’s tropical regions, as an easy-to-grow flowering annual, Celosia cristata is...

Born to perform

Good, better, best has been the mantra of this super athlete born and bred in Bloubergstrand. Hayden Jonas is all too familiar with the big...

It’s all about the ride

Mountain biking stoke, fresh air and camaraderie. What more can you ask for? The fabulous scenery ain’t half-bad either. When it comes to two-wheeled adventures,...

Working wonders with fire and smoke

When heat says hello to amino acids and natural sugars, they get along famously. This is exactly what happens at West Coast Smoke House...