Guidebook for Plettenberg Bay
Shopping
Excellent selection of super cute baby and children clothes. Combine Boutique Shopping and homemade cakes in their backyard. Opposite to busstation. Within walking distance from the Accommodation.
6 locals recommend
The Old House Shop head office
5 Kloof StExcellent selection of super cute baby and children clothes. Combine Boutique Shopping and homemade cakes in their backyard. Opposite to busstation. Within walking distance from the Accommodation.
Gym, Cinema, Mugg'n'Beans,... All you need just down the small hill. Within easy reach.
11 locals recommend
FNB Bank ATM The Market Square
Gym, Cinema, Mugg'n'Beans,... All you need just down the small hill. Within easy reach.
Fantastic Shopping out in The Crags on the way to Monkeyland. Mohair at factory prices, not to mention a TON of other stuff! Highly recommended shopping experience!
17 locals recommend
The Mohair Mill Shop
Fantastic Shopping out in The Crags on the way to Monkeyland. Mohair at factory prices, not to mention a TON of other stuff! Highly recommended shopping experience!
The best market in the area! Buy freshly made bread and pastries, sit and have a coffee, and browse through the stores of our locals! Home-made and original gifts to be purchased! excellent place!
86 locals recommend
Harkerville Saturday Market
The best market in the area! Buy freshly made bread and pastries, sit and have a coffee, and browse through the stores of our locals! Home-made and original gifts to be purchased! excellent place!
Food Scene
Such an extraordinary beautiful located seaside Restaurant with a delicious Menu from A to Z. We highly recommend it.
25 locals recommend
The Lemon Grass Seaside Restaurant
Salmack RoadSuch an extraordinary beautiful located seaside Restaurant with a delicious Menu from A to Z. We highly recommend it.
Must-Visit, and one reason to stay longer in Plettenberg Bay. Karin and Karin, two former flight-attendants simply make the best latte art cappuccinos in the world - with passion!
14 locals recommend
Doubleshot Coffeebar / Hazz
Must-Visit, and one reason to stay longer in Plettenberg Bay. Karin and Karin, two former flight-attendants simply make the best latte art cappuccinos in the world - with passion!
Learn how to make your own artisan bread loafs with crust from M. Färbinger (Yes buy his DVD!) Traditional french sourdough bread based menu. Very! popular! Must visit often! Combine with Knysna
151 locals recommend
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetLearn how to make your own artisan bread loafs with crust from M. Färbinger (Yes buy his DVD!) Traditional french sourdough bread based menu. Very! popular! Must visit often! Combine with Knysna
Homemade Potato Chips, Delicious Beef Espetada, Prawns and Dips to die for! Centrally located next to the Bay Hotel within easy reach.
21 Main St
21 Main StreetHomemade Potato Chips, Delicious Beef Espetada, Prawns and Dips to die for! Centrally located next to the Bay Hotel within easy reach.
www.holacafe.co.za - Have your cappuccino or coffee with a breeze of spain and beautiful sea-view. Very friendly staff! Great to combine with a stroll through the town.
1 Strand St
1 Strand Streetwww.holacafe.co.za - Have your cappuccino or coffee with a breeze of spain and beautiful sea-view. Very friendly staff! Great to combine with a stroll through the town.
www.bramonwines.co.za - A boutique vineyard situated in The Crags (20 mins from Plett). local wines, cheeses, oysters, meats, pates, freshly baked homemade breads. Try their award winning BUBBLES!
135 locals recommend
Bramon Wines Restaurant & Wine Tasting
N2www.bramonwines.co.za - A boutique vineyard situated in The Crags (20 mins from Plett). local wines, cheeses, oysters, meats, pates, freshly baked homemade breads. Try their award winning BUBBLES!
On lovely days, the tree-covered patio is picturesque and comfortable. Francophiles will adore the bistro inside. Almond Croissants are one reason alone to come to Plett!
18 Main St
18 Main StreetOn lovely days, the tree-covered patio is picturesque and comfortable. Francophiles will adore the bistro inside. Almond Croissants are one reason alone to come to Plett!
Ristorante Enrico is situated at the beautiful Keurbooms Beach. Any closer and you will get wet :) The food and service is great and the view and atmosphere can't be beaten. Great Pizza's!
220 locals recommend
Ristorante Enrico
296 Main StRistorante Enrico is situated at the beautiful Keurbooms Beach. Any closer and you will get wet :) The food and service is great and the view and atmosphere can't be beaten. Great Pizza's!
The Table Restaurant and Bar
9 Main StL M in Plett
The Fat Fish
22 Hopwood StSightseeing
Do you like exclusive Homes and Houses? This is one of Plett's most up-market housing-area. Stroll along Multi-Million-Dollar-Houses with direct access to the public 4km pristine beach, go for a swim!
Beachyhead Drive
Beachy Head DriveDo you like exclusive Homes and Houses? This is one of Plett's most up-market housing-area. Stroll along Multi-Million-Dollar-Houses with direct access to the public 4km pristine beach, go for a swim!
Another pure Highlight! I would call it a must visit several times at different hours of the day. Very high chance of land-based whale spotting, Seals, Birds, etc. Well marked 2,5 or 4 Hours roundtrip
327 locals recommend
Robberg Nature Reserve
Another pure Highlight! I would call it a must visit several times at different hours of the day. Very high chance of land-based whale spotting, Seals, Birds, etc. Well marked 2,5 or 4 Hours roundtrip
Been there, jumped that! 216m (world's highest bungy). Now it's your turn. Huge discounts on second jumps :) - feel the wind while jumping. See the ocean upside-down or watch other's screaming. Visit!
77 locals recommend
Face Adrenalin Bloukrans Bungee
Been there, jumped that! 216m (world's highest bungy). Now it's your turn. Huge discounts on second jumps :) - feel the wind while jumping. See the ocean upside-down or watch other's screaming. Visit!
Up close and personal! Feel the warm hairy skin. Totally different to Addo Elephant Park, but highly recommendable. The Elephants are treated with care!
184 locals recommend
Knysna Elephant Park
Up close and personal! Feel the warm hairy skin. Totally different to Addo Elephant Park, but highly recommendable. The Elephants are treated with care!
Secret highlight! Not very known, but very unique Castle at the Noetzie Beach! Voted one of the most exclusive beach properties in the world!
18 locals recommend
Noetzie
Secret highlight! Not very known, but very unique Castle at the Noetzie Beach! Voted one of the most exclusive beach properties in the world!
Did you enjoy your breakfast at Ile de pain? So, now it's time for a walk and some views at The Heads! Must Visit! Enjoy overlooking the entire Knysna Lagoon! Almost as beautiful as LA VISTA's view :)
143 locals recommend
The Heads
1 View PointDid you enjoy your breakfast at Ile de pain? So, now it's time for a walk and some views at The Heads! Must Visit! Enjoy overlooking the entire Knysna Lagoon! Almost as beautiful as LA VISTA's view :)
Must visit! Explore the river and you will be utterly surprised by the beautiful gorge! Yes, bring your swimming suit. There are also adventurous trips along the river!
24 locals recommend
Keurbooms River Ferries
Must visit! Explore the river and you will be utterly surprised by the beautiful gorge! Yes, bring your swimming suit. There are also adventurous trips along the river!
Another beautiful walk from the House. Take a nice morning or evening run with some ups and downs...its totally worth it! Fabulous views of Robberg Beach and Peninsula.
9 Perestrello St
9 Perestrello StreetAnother beautiful walk from the House. Take a nice morning or evening run with some ups and downs...its totally worth it! Fabulous views of Robberg Beach and Peninsula.
http://www.plettgamereserve.com - See lions, buffalos, crocodiles, giraffes, hippos, kudus, leopards, white rhinos, zebras! Horse Riding also offered! Less than 20 minutes drive from LA VISTA Lodge.
Bobbejaanskloof Private Nature Reserve
http://www.plettgamereserve.com - See lions, buffalos, crocodiles, giraffes, hippos, kudus, leopards, white rhinos, zebras! Horse Riding also offered! Less than 20 minutes drive from LA VISTA Lodge.
See big cats!! Take a 1.5 hour guided tour with the big cats (which are in enclosures)..ask questions and learn about the worlds wild cats that are threatened!
www.jukani.co.za
72 locals recommend
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
N2See big cats!! Take a 1.5 hour guided tour with the big cats (which are in enclosures)..ask questions and learn about the worlds wild cats that are threatened!
www.jukani.co.za
Fantastic rehabilitation centre...they look after our areas sick or injured wildlife, and release once done. You can also walk with cheetahs here! Booking is essential! www.tenikwa.co.za
73 locals recommend
Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre
Fantastic rehabilitation centre...they look after our areas sick or injured wildlife, and release once done. You can also walk with cheetahs here! Booking is essential! www.tenikwa.co.za
More personal friends of the La Vista Team! You like snakes and reptiles? Allow Mike & Emily to take you and show you their collection of over 100 snakes and reptiles from all over the world!
54 locals recommend
Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
2 the cragsMore personal friends of the La Vista Team! You like snakes and reptiles? Allow Mike & Emily to take you and show you their collection of over 100 snakes and reptiles from all over the world!
Jump on a boat, and go in search of whales and dolphins in our beautiful bay! Booking is essential, and launch is weather dependent!
46 locals recommend
Ocean Blue Adventures
Jump on a boat, and go in search of whales and dolphins in our beautiful bay! Booking is essential, and launch is weather dependent!
See birds of prey up close and personal...get to meet them and get to know them during your one hour free flight display! The little Vulture is particularly entertaining :-)
41 locals recommend
Raptor Rescue Plett
See birds of prey up close and personal...get to meet them and get to know them during your one hour free flight display! The little Vulture is particularly entertaining :-)
Everything Else
Feel like the first men on earth in this nature's paradise. You have to do the hiking trails to the secret hidden lagoon. That's another reason to stay (much) longer.
75 locals recommend
Nature's Valley
Feel like the first men on earth in this nature's paradise. You have to do the hiking trails to the secret hidden lagoon. That's another reason to stay (much) longer.
Surf, swim, relax, time to rest. don't rush just through Knysna all the time :) Explore the hidden tiny and so close treasures, like Buffel's Bay and Brenton-on-Sea.
85 locals recommend
Buffels Bay
Surf, swim, relax, time to rest. don't rush just through Knysna all the time :) Explore the hidden tiny and so close treasures, like Buffel's Bay and Brenton-on-Sea.
You like to go for a walk or to do a fun run in the morning? Due to the great location of LA VISTA there a several scenic!! (above sea-level) running tracks close-buy. Up-market, great sun-set views.
Cutty Sark Avenue
Cutty Sark AvenueYou like to go for a walk or to do a fun run in the morning? Due to the great location of LA VISTA there a several scenic!! (above sea-level) running tracks close-buy. Up-market, great sun-set views.
Phitidis Walk
Phitidis WalkThe walk down the small hill to the lagoon is packed with beauty and scenery.
Affordable golfing with views of the indian ocean, very close by.
28 locals recommend
Goose Valley Golf Estate
Affordable golfing with views of the indian ocean, very close by.
Nestled in the trees at the beach! Why leave us, when Keurboomstrand is only a stone throw away :) ?
42 locals recommend
Keurboomstrand
Nestled in the trees at the beach! Why leave us, when Keurboomstrand is only a stone throw away :) ?
When you like to surf, you have to try J-Bay! Very cool and relaxed, laid-back place with some of the best tubes (waves) in the world.
50 locals recommend
Jeffreys Bay
When you like to surf, you have to try J-Bay! Very cool and relaxed, laid-back place with some of the best tubes (waves) in the world.
A great variety of safe and utterly beautiful biking trails. Within easy reach of LA VISTA Lodge!
11 locals recommend
Harkerville Forest
A great variety of safe and utterly beautiful biking trails. Within easy reach of LA VISTA Lodge!
Country Horse Riding at its best! One of the most professional operators in the area! Take your choice of 1, 2 or 3 hour guided trails in The Crags area.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Country Horse Riding at its best! One of the most professional operators in the area! Take your choice of 1, 2 or 3 hour guided trails in The Crags area.
Entertainment & Activities
Personal friends of the La Vista Team! Incredible sanctuaries where Monkeys and Birds from all over the world have an almost natural assistance!
www.monkeyland.co.za
www.birdsofeden.co.za
176 locals recommend
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
Personal friends of the La Vista Team! Incredible sanctuaries where Monkeys and Birds from all over the world have an almost natural assistance!
www.monkeyland.co.za
www.birdsofeden.co.za
Perfect way to spend a hot Garden Route day! Water slides and all sorts of things to do for children and adults alike.
59 locals recommend
Adventure Land
Perfect way to spend a hot Garden Route day! Water slides and all sorts of things to do for children and adults alike.
Our favorite hikes
Salt River Lookout
Robberg Nature Reserve - View Point
Pansyshell Bank
Noetzie Castles - Craighross Castle