Today our Locals'' Guide is to Hermanus - best known as a brilliant whale watching spot, but there''s a lot more to this coastal town than whales as Whale View Guest House tells us...
Locals'' Guide to Hermanus
Top 3 Must-do''s or Must-see''s in Hermanus
- Whale watching - land based and boat based
- Wine tasting
- Blue Flag beach - Grotto Beach
Top 3 places to eat in Hermanus
Top 3 unique / unusual / wacky attractions or activities
Top Hermanus Shopping Opportunities
- Hermanus Country Market (Saturday mornings)
- Hermanuspietersfontein Food and Wine Market (Saturday mornings)
Top Hermanus Nature & Adventure Activities
- Whale watching - land & boat based
- Sea kayaking - Walker Bay
- Shark cage diving - Gansbaai/Kleinbaai
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve - walking/hiking
- Betty''s Bay - Stony Point Penguin Colony
Whale View Guest House''s Top ‘Locals’ Secret Hangouts''
- Grotto Beach
- Gecko Bar
- Hermanus Cliff paths
Stay in Hermanus
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Whale View Guest House offers a truly romantic getaway at the edge of the sea in Hermanus in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. Relax in the calm and inviting interiors, an effortless combination of sophistication, luxury and style. Watch the whales play in the bay whilst your chilled local wine or sundowner reflects the changing hues of the sea, sun and surrounding mountains.
- More about Whale View Guest House
- Reservations: res@portfoliocollection.com

