Guidebook for Port Elizabeth

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Guidebook for Port Elizabeth

Food Scene

Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment centre within walking distance has numerous restaurants, cinermas, casino, mini golf and amphitheatre.
94 locals recommend
Boardwalk Casino
Beach Road
94 locals recommend
Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment centre within walking distance has numerous restaurants, cinermas, casino, mini golf and amphitheatre.
Something Good revisits the classic roadhouse from days past and brings it back to life! https://www.facebook.com/somethinggoodpe
91 locals recommend
Something Good Roadhouse
Marine Drive
91 locals recommend
Something Good revisits the classic roadhouse from days past and brings it back to life! https://www.facebook.com/somethinggoodpe
Blue Waters is a café-styled restaurant with relaxed atmosphere. It has a wonderful daytime vibe and also ideal for business lunches, we cater for romantic night settings or just a great family meal.
42 locals recommend
Blue Waters Café
Marine Drive
42 locals recommend
Blue Waters is a café-styled restaurant with relaxed atmosphere. It has a wonderful daytime vibe and also ideal for business lunches, we cater for romantic night settings or just a great family meal.
Great pizza, wine and entertainment http://www.charliespizza.co.za
46 locals recommend
Charlie's Pizza & Pasta
46 locals recommend
Great pizza, wine and entertainment http://www.charliespizza.co.za
This wonderful eatery, on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth promotes a healthy, organic lifestyle. http://www.grassroof.co.za/
74 locals recommend
Grass Roof
792 Heron Rd
74 locals recommend
This wonderful eatery, on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth promotes a healthy, organic lifestyle. http://www.grassroof.co.za/
For the Love of Wine is a retailer of specialised fine wines by day and distinguished wine bar by night. We showcase unique angle of the South African Wine Industry. http://ftlow.co.za/
9 locals recommend
Upstairs
9 locals recommend
For the Love of Wine is a retailer of specialised fine wines by day and distinguished wine bar by night. We showcase unique angle of the South African Wine Industry. http://ftlow.co.za/
Go where Port Elizabeth’s creative crowd congregate and taste such delights as ‘Confused Cake’ https://www.facebook.com/friendlystranger2012
6 locals recommend
Friendly Stranger
1 Bridge St
6 locals recommend
Go where Port Elizabeth’s creative crowd congregate and taste such delights as ‘Confused Cake’ https://www.facebook.com/friendlystranger2012
Trendy Sushi Bar - Make sure you order items to share because you need to experience as many different flavours as possible! http://www.fushin.co.za/
19 locals recommend
Fushin Sushi and Eastern Cuisine
Stanley Street
19 locals recommend
Trendy Sushi Bar - Make sure you order items to share because you need to experience as many different flavours as possible! http://www.fushin.co.za/
juicy steaks, Greek dishes and fresh fish to die for. http://www.thecoachmanrestaurant.co.za/
The Coachman Restaurant
juicy steaks, Greek dishes and fresh fish to die for. http://www.thecoachmanrestaurant.co.za/
A fresh French-style patisserie in Port Elizabeth, Bocadillos welcomes you in whether its breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee and cake options you’re looking for https://www.facebook.com/bocadillospe
29 locals recommend
Bocadillos Restaurant & Bakery
42 6th Ave
29 locals recommend
A fresh French-style patisserie in Port Elizabeth, Bocadillos welcomes you in whether its breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee and cake options you’re looking for https://www.facebook.com/bocadillospe

Everything Else

Home to a beautiful Nature Reserve for walking and mountain biking
Nelson Mandela University
University Way
Home to a beautiful Nature Reserve for walking and mountain biking
See our eco rich oceans
Pro Dive Beach Office
Red Windmill
See our eco rich oceans
Mountain bike cycling trails and trail running for outdoor lovers in a safe environment. https://www.facebook.com/Normhudlin
Norm-Hudlin trails
25 Kragga Kamma Rd
Mountain bike cycling trails and trail running for outdoor lovers in a safe environment. https://www.facebook.com/Normhudlin
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve, is a 500 hectare "floral wonderland" reserve and is located 35km from Port Elizabeth http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/van_stadens_wild_flower_reserve.html
8 locals recommend
Van Stadens Wild Flower Local Authority Nature Reserve
8 locals recommend
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve, is a 500 hectare "floral wonderland" reserve and is located 35km from Port Elizabeth http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/van_stadens_wild_flower_reserve.html
A popular 8 km round trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/cannon_sacramento_trail.html
Sacramento Trail
A popular 8 km round trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/cannon_sacramento_trail.html
Health and fitness club http://www.virginactive.co.za/clubs/humewood
10 locals recommend
Virgin Active Humewood
10 locals recommend
Health and fitness club http://www.virginactive.co.za/clubs/humewood

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the oldest restaurants on the Port Elizabeth beachfront and now a famous landmark. http://www.barneystavern.co.za/
48 locals recommend
Barney's Tavern
Marine Drive
48 locals recommend
One of the oldest restaurants on the Port Elizabeth beachfront and now a famous landmark. http://www.barneystavern.co.za/
A passionate local microbrewery, Bridge Street Brewery is a popular venue where a range of hand selected beers and excellent pub grub go hand in hand. http://www.bridgestreet.co.za/
67 locals recommend
Bridge Street Brewery
1 Bridge St
67 locals recommend
A passionate local microbrewery, Bridge Street Brewery is a popular venue where a range of hand selected beers and excellent pub grub go hand in hand. http://www.bridgestreet.co.za/

Sightseeing

Although Bayworld Oceanarium’s two dolphins, Dumisa and Domino, have winged it off to Hong Kong, the aquarium remains one of the star attractions in Nelson Mandela Bay. http://www.bayworld.co.za/
33 locals recommend
Bayworld
23 Beach Rd
33 locals recommend
Although Bayworld Oceanarium’s two dolphins, Dumisa and Domino, have winged it off to Hong Kong, the aquarium remains one of the star attractions in Nelson Mandela Bay. http://www.bayworld.co.za/
Penguin rehabilitation center http://www.samrec.org.za/
27 locals recommend
SANCCOB Seabird Rehabilitation Centre
Marine Drive
27 locals recommend
Penguin rehabilitation center http://www.samrec.org.za/
Raggy Charters offers expertly guidedwhale watching, dolphin watching and African penguin watching cruises. http://www.raggycharters.co.za/
17 locals recommend
Raggy Charters
16 Lower Valley Rd
17 locals recommend
Raggy Charters offers expertly guidedwhale watching, dolphin watching and African penguin watching cruises. http://www.raggycharters.co.za/
The Campanile Memorial has a climb of 204 steps that takes one to the Observation Room, offering a magnificent view, more than 52m above the city. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/campanile_memorial.html
19 locals recommend
Campanile
19 locals recommend
The Campanile Memorial has a climb of 204 steps that takes one to the Observation Room, offering a magnificent view, more than 52m above the city. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/campanile_memorial.html
Tourism Office http://www.nmbt.co.za/
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (Head Office)
Athol Fugard Terrace
Tourism Office http://www.nmbt.co.za/
http://www.nmbstadium.com/
28 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
70 Prince Alfred Rd
28 locals recommend
http://www.nmbstadium.com/
No 7 Castle Hill was completed in 1825 and is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/7_castle_hill_historical_museum.html
10 locals recommend
7 Castle Hill
7 Castle Hill
10 locals recommend
No 7 Castle Hill was completed in 1825 and is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/7_castle_hill_historical_museum.html
Kragga Kamma Game Park in Port Elizabeth lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game www.kraggakamma.co.za/
131 locals recommend
Kragga Kamma Game Park
162 Christian Rd
131 locals recommend
Kragga Kamma Game Park in Port Elizabeth lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game www.kraggakamma.co.za/
The Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse includes a Stone Pyramid Monument with a touching inscription erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was named
68 locals recommend
The Donkin Reserve
68 locals recommend
The Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse includes a Stone Pyramid Monument with a touching inscription erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was named
Fort Frederick is located along Belmont Terrace, Central, is a stone fort built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the mouth of the Baakens River.http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/fort_frederick.html
19 locals recommend
Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
19 locals recommend
Fort Frederick is located along Belmont Terrace, Central, is a stone fort built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the mouth of the Baakens River.http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/fort_frederick.html
Now the third largest national park in South Africa http://www.sanparks.co.za/parks/addo/
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
348 locals recommend
Now the third largest national park in South Africa http://www.sanparks.co.za/parks/addo/

Essentials

Grocery store within walking distance
20 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Summerstrand
8th Avenue
20 locals recommend
Grocery store within walking distance
Liquor store within walking distance
Prestons Liquor Store Summerstrand
Torquay Street
Liquor store within walking distance

Shopping

Pharmacy
Summerstrand Pharmacy
Torquay Street
Pharmacy
Walmer Park Shopping Centre is an exclusive destination situated in the Friendly City http://www.walmerparkshoppingcentre.co.za/
11 locals recommend
weFix Walmer Park
11 locals recommend
Walmer Park Shopping Centre is an exclusive destination situated in the Friendly City http://www.walmerparkshoppingcentre.co.za/
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice at Baywest Mall, top shops, an Olympic sized Ice rink and IMAX https://baywestmall.co.za/home/
149 locals recommend
Baywest Mall
100 Baywest Blvd
149 locals recommend
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice at Baywest Mall, top shops, an Olympic sized Ice rink and IMAX https://baywestmall.co.za/home/

Arts & Culture

Centrestage creates exciting entertainment packages and stages them in public and corporate arenas throughout South Africa http://www.centrestage.co.za/
Centrestage Entertainment
20 Thomas Road
Centrestage creates exciting entertainment packages and stages them in public and corporate arenas throughout South Africa http://www.centrestage.co.za/
The oldest theatre in the Southern Hemisphere and the only of its kind still operating in Africa, built in 1892 . http://www.peoperahouse.co.za/
23 locals recommend
Opera House
John Kani Road
23 locals recommend
The oldest theatre in the Southern Hemisphere and the only of its kind still operating in Africa, built in 1892 . http://www.peoperahouse.co.za/
Home to one of the world's most challenging links courses, Humewood is ranked 15th among South Africa's Top golf courses. http://www.humewoodgolf.co.za/
16 locals recommend
Humewood Golf Club
39 Marine Drive
16 locals recommend
Home to one of the world's most challenging links courses, Humewood is ranked 15th among South Africa's Top golf courses. http://www.humewoodgolf.co.za/