Attractions in Mossel Bay
This picturesque town is situated between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, roughly in the middle of the Garden Route region, referred to by many as the “Eden” of South Africa. Mossel Bay is a typical harbour town and offers a diverse range of attractions suited for everyone. DIAZ beach is a popular place to learn to surf and surf schools use it daily. There is also a SCUBA dive centre ( http://www.electrodive.co.za ) where you can sign up for a course or if you are already qualified, go for some dives on our shallow reefs. Across the road from Diaz Beach Haven you will find the Diaz Water Park (including a waterslide feature), Mini Golf and Heated Pool. These facilities are open in peak season only. In addition, we have a cocktail bar on the beach where you can enjoy sundowners.
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Downtown Mossel Bay
The town has so much to offer its visitors. One of the benefits visitors mention most is that they can easily walk through the town area and around the well-known Point area. This is a true way to experience the CBD of Mossel Bay. You will pass, inter alia, curio shops, restaurants, surfing spots, coffee shops, gift shops and many other shopping opportunities. A visit to the Point area is not only a popular activity, but it offers the visitor some most spectacular views and demonstrates some of the beauty of our town – a must for families.
Our restaurants have unique themes and foods to try. There is something for everyone.
View or Book Restaurants in Mossel Bay
Restaurant Name | Type | Distance | Contact |
Ponto’s | Grill & Carvery | 5 km | 044 690 5574 |
Kingfisher | Seafood, Sushi, Meat | 5 km | 044 690 6390 |
Delfino’s | Pasta / Pizza | 5 km | 044 690 5247 |
Villa Pont | South African Food | 4.5 km | 044 691 1923 |
Route 57 | South African Food | 4.5 km | 044 691 0057 |
Kaai4 | Traditional SA food | 4 km | 079 980 3981 |
Patricks | Irish Sportsbar | 4.5 km | 044 691 0077 |
The Gannet | Seafood, Shushi | 4 km | 044 691 1885 |
The Red Lobster | Seafood | 2 km | 044 695 3039 |
Cattle Baron | Steakhouse | 2 km | 044 695 0417 |
Transkaroo | Traditional SA food | 22 km | 044 620 4163 |
Ocean Basket | Seafood | 5 km | 044 690 3535 |
Sea Gypsy | Seafood | 4 km | 044 690 5496 |
Adventure Activities in Mossel Bay
The adventure activities in Mossel Bay is just awesome. Mossel Bay will blow you away with Great White Shark Cage Diving, SCUBA diving on our shallow reefs, Skydiving, Sea Kayaking, Trail Running & Hiking, Mountain Biking, Sandboarding, 4×4 Trips, Safari Game Drives, Seal Island Boat Trips, Whale Watching ( in season ), and many many more. Book or visit Mossel Bay attractions
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Golfing in the Area
Mossel Bay has 2 spectacular golf courses. The Mossel Bay Golf Course is located at the very top of Mossel Bay, some 5 km from Diaz Beach Haven. Here you can see the sea from every tee. This is also their slogan. It is a challenging course overlooking fynbos vegetation and the Indian ocean. The Mossel Bay Golf Course is also the home of world famous golfers such as , Louis Oosthuizen and Lee-Anne Pace. Also fairly new, is a spectacular course called Pinnacle Point Golf Course ( overlooking huge cliffs and Indian ocean ) some 10 km from Diaz Beach Haven, and recently received a reward as one of the world’s top 10 new golf courses. The Garden Route, in particular, is also known as the golf mecca of South Africa and include several championship courses, view all our Garden Route golf courses.
Family Activities
Mossel Bay is not only about adventure, golf and the ocean. In the Mossel Bay area, you can also experience some game drives at nearby reserves. The nearest reserve is less than 15 km from our establishment.
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Attractions in Mossel Bay | Distance Away | Contact |
White Shark Cage Diving | 5 km | 082 4552438 |
Romonza Boat Trips | 5 km | 082 701 9031 |
Sunset Cruises & Wave Rider | 5 km | 082 297 7165 |
Mossel Bay Golf Club | 5 km | 044 691 2379 |
Pinnacle Point Golf Club | 5 km | 044 093 3438 |
Sailing / Yachting | 5 km | 044 690 7100 |
Diaz Museum | 5 km | 044 691 1067 |
The Lighthouse | 5 km | 044 690 3015 |
The Barn ( Music & Bands ) | 15 km | 044 698 1022 |
Pinnacle Point Heritage Site | 13 km | 044 691 0051 |
St Blaize Caves | 5 km | Visits Open |
Indalu Elephant Farm | 25 km | 082 990 3831 |
Percheron Horses | 25 km | 044 631 0093 |
Botlierskop Game Farm | 14 km | 044 696 6055 |
Gondwana Game Reserve | 24 km | 044 889 0287 |
Garden Route Casino | 9 km | 044 693 2800 |
Mossel Bay Down town by foot | 5 km | 073 240 7898 |
Cape St Blaize Hiking Trail | 5 km | 044 691 2202 |
Deep sea fishing & angling | 5 km | 072 255 5313 |
Adventures Edge Scuba diving | 5 km | 082 561 1259 |
Electrodive Scuba diving | 5 km | 073 818 6557 |
Kayaking ( River & Ocean ) | 5 km | 073 818 6557 |
Diaz Express ( Journey on rail ) | 5 km | 082 450 7778 |