THINGS TO DO
Food scene
Lively upbeat beach restaurant, right on the lagoon with the most extensive menu.
170 locals recommend
Pearly's Restaurant
Lively upbeat beach restaurant, right on the lagoon with the most extensive menu.
At Wings Coffee Roasters they believe in one mission;
Live your life with Passion.
Heart pounding. Adrenaline pumping. Pulse racing. Adventure-seeking… LIFE!
8 locals recommend
Wings Coffee Roasters
39 a Main StAt Wings Coffee Roasters they believe in one mission;
Live your life with Passion.
Heart pounding. Adrenaline pumping. Pulse racing. Adventure-seeking… LIFE!
Nano Brewery with the dream to leave a lasting impression of quality and class with every sip of their break away brews.
21 locals recommend
Black Eagle Brewing Company
8 Suffren StNano Brewery with the dream to leave a lasting impression of quality and class with every sip of their break away brews.
"There's a place called Kokomo
That's where you want to go to get away from it all
Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand
We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band
Down in Kokomo"
- The Beach Boys
63 locals recommend
Kokomo Beach Bar & Restaurant
121 Main St"There's a place called Kokomo
That's where you want to go to get away from it all
Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand
We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band
Down in Kokomo"
- The Beach Boys
A place beside a beautiful sea, fanned by the cool breezes that bring the windsurfers, sailors, kiters, paddlers and funsters.
Blow off down wind to Friday Island, where there’s always a bar stool, a cold one, friends, stories and relaxed fun.
Friday Island was always there in our minds, we just formalised it for you…
42 locals recommend
Friday Island
A place beside a beautiful sea, fanned by the cool breezes that bring the windsurfers, sailors, kiters, paddlers and funsters.
Blow off down wind to Friday Island, where there’s always a bar stool, a cold one, friends, stories and relaxed fun.
Friday Island was always there in our minds, we just formalised it for you…
Right on the beachfront of the Langebaan Lagoon with an open air deck it is the perfect spot to enjoy a sundowner or to just soak up the warm west coast sun – the perfect place to start or finish a pub crawling adventure trip.
Watch the kite surfers’ strut their stuff or the yachts enter and exit the harbour.
Proudly South African, they host a variety of talented South African artists on a weekly basis.
59 locals recommend
Marcs Beach Bar
Mykonos Access RoadRight on the beachfront of the Langebaan Lagoon with an open air deck it is the perfect spot to enjoy a sundowner or to just soak up the warm west coast sun – the perfect place to start or finish a pub crawling adventure trip.
Watch the kite surfers’ strut their stuff or the yachts enter and exit the harbour.
Proudly South African, they host a variety of talented South African artists on a weekly basis.
An open air, very casual restaurant with sand underfoot, blue skies above, and at the water's edge, a magnificent view of Langebaan Lagoon.
To the accompaniment of live traditional guitar music, meals are served in individual courses extending over a leisurely three to four hour period.
The central focus is an open braai area where everything from black mussels in wine to "really strong" coffeee takes its turn.
Traditional treats include, paella potjie rich in calamari, angel fish and snoek, grilled haarders, smoked angel fish, snoek with sweet or steamed potato, plus waterblommertjie bredie.
66 locals recommend
Die Strandloper
jan olfsen strAn open air, very casual restaurant with sand underfoot, blue skies above, and at the water's edge, a magnificent view of Langebaan Lagoon.
To the accompaniment of live traditional guitar music, meals are served in individual courses extending over a leisurely three to four hour period.
The central focus is an open braai area where everything from black mussels in wine to "really strong" coffeee takes its turn.
Traditional treats include, paella potjie rich in calamari, angel fish and snoek, grilled haarders, smoked angel fish, snoek with sweet or steamed potato, plus waterblommertjie bredie.
A stunning location on the picturesque lagoon, and offers an impressive feast in hearty South African portions, so make sure you arrive hungry!
The buffet table groans with a vast array of South African favourite dishes, fresh seafood, shellfish and perfectly prepared meat dishes, cooked to perfection. Drink in the views as you experience their melt-in-your-mouth succulent meats and seafood.
18 locals recommend
Boesmanland Plaaskombuis
A stunning location on the picturesque lagoon, and offers an impressive feast in hearty South African portions, so make sure you arrive hungry!
The buffet table groans with a vast array of South African favourite dishes, fresh seafood, shellfish and perfectly prepared meat dishes, cooked to perfection. Drink in the views as you experience their melt-in-your-mouth succulent meats and seafood.
Explore
You’ll find Kraalbaai Beach in the ever popular West Coast National Park just prior to entering the restricted gates of the Postberg section of the park. On any given weekend you’ll find families of all shapes and sizes enjoying the crystal blue water of the lagoon.
Take part in any number of activities on this beach from fishing and angling to boating, skiing and even kayaking, all of these activities are allowed on the lagoon.
You will often find a number of boats dotted around the lagoon, many of which are anchored. The facilities here are great and you can even enjoy a braai next to the beach or bring your picnic basket and enjoy the fantastic surroundings that are a hive of activity.
Kraalbaai Close
Kraalbaai CloseYou’ll find Kraalbaai Beach in the ever popular West Coast National Park just prior to entering the restricted gates of the Postberg section of the park. On any given weekend you’ll find families of all shapes and sizes enjoying the crystal blue water of the lagoon.
Take part in any number of activities on this beach from fishing and angling to boating, skiing and even kayaking, all of these activities are allowed on the lagoon.
You will often find a number of boats dotted around the lagoon, many of which are anchored. The facilities here are great and you can even enjoy a braai next to the beach or bring your picnic basket and enjoy the fantastic surroundings that are a hive of activity.
Offering slots & table games, this casino also features formal & casual dining & live entertainment.
85 locals recommend
Club Mykonos Resort
Mykonos Access RoadOffering slots & table games, this casino also features formal & casual dining & live entertainment.
Paternoster, meaning "Our Father" derives its name from the prayers of ship-wrecked Portuguese sailors. Paternoster is a small, quaint and picturesque fishing village.
6 locals recommend
Paternoster Beach
11 Mosselbank StreetPaternoster, meaning "Our Father" derives its name from the prayers of ship-wrecked Portuguese sailors. Paternoster is a small, quaint and picturesque fishing village.
Ormonde Private Cellar is situated on the West Coast of South Africa, where the rugged Darling hills roll and fall along the contours of a ancient granite intrusion. These molten rocks, forced from the earth to 300m above sea level, guard the Atlantic Ocean while banks of fog roll to the foot of the hills, blessing the vineyard with coolness and moisture.
7 locals recommend
Ormonde Private Cellar
Mount Pleasant StreetOrmonde Private Cellar is situated on the West Coast of South Africa, where the rugged Darling hills roll and fall along the contours of a ancient granite intrusion. These molten rocks, forced from the earth to 300m above sea level, guard the Atlantic Ocean while banks of fog roll to the foot of the hills, blessing the vineyard with coolness and moisture.
Groote Post is a historic 18th century farm on the Cape's West Coast where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family. Unique aspects and cool climatic conditions of the Darling Hills yield superlative fruit. Our wines are produced to reflect the uniqueness of our vineyards.
24 locals recommend
Groote Post Winery Restaurant
Groote Post is a historic 18th century farm on the Cape's West Coast where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family. Unique aspects and cool climatic conditions of the Darling Hills yield superlative fruit. Our wines are produced to reflect the uniqueness of our vineyards.
Nestled in the unique region of Darling lies a place, so wondrous, tranquil and enchanting that it's no surprise that we are able to produce some of the most exceptional wines that this distinctive part of the world has to offer.
Cloof Wine Estate is truly off the beaten track, but it's often the road less traveled that leads you to places that will be etched in your mind forever, provide food for the soul and leave you lingering towards your next visit.
Cloof Wine Estate
R315Nestled in the unique region of Darling lies a place, so wondrous, tranquil and enchanting that it's no surprise that we are able to produce some of the most exceptional wines that this distinctive part of the world has to offer.
Cloof Wine Estate is truly off the beaten track, but it's often the road less traveled that leads you to places that will be etched in your mind forever, provide food for the soul and leave you lingering towards your next visit.
Situated in the heart of the West Coast, an hour away from Cape Town, you’ll find Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve. This 1600 ha family owned reserve is home to some of Africa’s greats such as Lion, Buffalo, White Rhino and Giraffe. Visitors can either enjoy an unforgettable guided game drive, a delicious meal, a good night’s rest or a team building/conference that will keep everyone talking for years to come.
34 locals recommend
Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve
Situated in the heart of the West Coast, an hour away from Cape Town, you’ll find Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve. This 1600 ha family owned reserve is home to some of Africa’s greats such as Lion, Buffalo, White Rhino and Giraffe. Visitors can either enjoy an unforgettable guided game drive, a delicious meal, a good night’s rest or a team building/conference that will keep everyone talking for years to come.
See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and the many other exotic animals which inhabited the west coast area some 5 million years ago.
A national and international team of researchers are currently unravelling the fascinating and unique history of fossils from the West Coast Fossil Park and attempting to recreate the environment and climate of the west coast some 5 million years ago. At this time many animals that are now extinct, such as saber-toothed cats, short-necked giraffes, hunting hyenas and African bears roamed the west coast which then had a more subtropical climate with lush, riverine forests and open grasslands.
132 locals recommend
West Coast Fossil Park
West Coast Fossil ParkSee the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and the many other exotic animals which inhabited the west coast area some 5 million years ago.
A national and international team of researchers are currently unravelling the fascinating and unique history of fossils from the West Coast Fossil Park and attempting to recreate the environment and climate of the west coast some 5 million years ago. At this time many animals that are now extinct, such as saber-toothed cats, short-necked giraffes, hunting hyenas and African bears roamed the west coast which then had a more subtropical climate with lush, riverine forests and open grasslands.
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Windsurfing on the Langebaan Lagoon
The Langebaan Lagoon on the Cape West Coast is a favourite with locals, offering some of the best windsurfing in South Africa.
Langebaan offers ideal learning conditions as well as high speed flat water blasting. With ideal flat water conditions, the Langebaan Lagoon invites you to play on the water for hours and is internationally recognised to be one of the top boardsailing venues in the world.
Located as it is on the shores of a tranquil lagoon the town of course offers a wide variety of water sports and activities, including kayaking, windsurfing, and its newer cousin, kite surfing, boat
Book before you go
Sail a Hobie Cat
Hobie Cats are small high performance sailing boats (catamarans) which can easily be launched from the beach into the waves, sailed singled handedly and returned to the shore in the surf.
A demo sail in a double hull Hobie with a qualified skipper is available to test if you take to the waters and the rush of the sport. Thereafter courses at the sailing school instruct on safety, rigging the craft, launching, harnessing the wind, surfing the swell, sailing the big blue, racing strategy and reversing from a capsize if it all happens to fast
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Fly a Kite on the Beach
Swap work for a play. Recycle hot air for a cool breeze. Discover the silver lining of clouds from the lines of your coloured canopy. Expand your knowledge of aerodynamics as you pilot your own wings. Improve your cardiovascular fitness as you run to propel your own wings into its flightpath.
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Langebaan Golf Course
Spend some time on the golf course at the Langebaan Country Club and see if you can get a hole in one!
This course is a links-type course and was designed by William Kerr. The course is designed as a figure of 8 and is an 18-hole champiionship course and is 6185 metres long. Don't let the man-made lake (water hazard) on the 18th hole, a par 5, throw you off your game.
For those wanting to relax after the round you can enjoy a bevarage at the 19th hole or if you game needs a bit of work spend a few hours at the putting green or driving range.
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Langebaan Diving
The waters off the Western Cape coastline of South Africa are teeming with marine species; both plant and animal. These are nothing short of exquisite and intriguing to witness from up close.
Langebaan Divers offers visitors and locals courses that range from starter level to masters, catering to all expertise levels and fit in with a range of fun vacation ideas.
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Kite surfing in Langebaan
Kite surfing, or kiting, is a water sport that is becoming more and more popular in South Africa - both for locals and for those visiting the shores of this country. The warm waters and excellent weather conditions are the perfect combination for any outdoorsy sports, and kiting is no exception.
Book your classes in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) in Langebaan
SUP is an abbreviation for the sport Stand up paddling (SUP). SUP is like standing on an oversized surfboard and using a paddle to move yourself forward over the water.
Great way to spend the day on the water.
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Kayaking on the Langebaan Lagoon
The kayaking excursions are conducted at a comfortable pace by an experienced guide, who can reveal the secrets and wonders of the local fauna and flora, both of the land and of the sea.
Whether you want a peaceful meander across the tranquil waters, or you feel more adventurous and are looking for an exciting adventure, there is a kayaking trip for you. Thanks to the trained guides, visitors are not required to have previous paddling experience and only a relative level of fitness is recommended.
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Cycling in and around Langebaan
The West Coast National Park mountain bike trail is not particularly challenging but offers stunning vantages in the park and over the lagoon.
The Red route is a bit more difficult, with a short but steep climb up to Seeberg view point.
The Langebaan Challenge take place annually each November.
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Test your aim with Thali Thali Game Lodge’s Archery
Test your aim and learn fun new skills with Thali Thali’s archery lessons. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned bowman, you can book exciting archery (under accredited coaches) or visit their bow shop. Shoot at 23 different, life-sized 3D rubber animal targets and choose whether to bring your own bow or rent one out.
Lessons are by appointment only and cost R150 per lesson. (The additional R150 for bow hire and 3D archery are not included in this per person cost).