The Lookout Deck Guidebook

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The Lookout Deck Guidebook

Food scene

Next to the beach, very good service, relaxed atmosphere, nice wines, seafood, steaks, curries, vegetarian offers; good WiFi, good coffee (5 min drive; 80 Ferreira St)
101 locals recommend
Kitchen Windows Beach Restaurant
80 Ferreira St
101 locals recommend
Next to the beach, very good service, relaxed atmosphere, nice wines, seafood, steaks, curries, vegetarian offers; good WiFi, good coffee (5 min drive; 80 Ferreira St)
Sea views from the enclosed deck, very professional, good and tasty traditional South African dishes, seafood/seafood platters (6 min drive; 55 Diaz Rd)
35 locals recommend
De Viswijf Restaurant
55 Diaz Rd
35 locals recommend
Sea views from the enclosed deck, very professional, good and tasty traditional South African dishes, seafood/seafood platters (6 min drive; 55 Diaz Rd)
This JBay favourite caters to a wide variety of tastes and is a 3 min drive from The Lookout Deck. “Whether you’re a gluten free, vegetarian, gourmet taster, sugar free, plain Jane, carnivore, comfort food lover, carb only or Banter - we have a meal for you.” (126 De Gama Rd)
143 locals recommend
Nina's Real Food
126 Da Gama Rd
143 locals recommend
This JBay favourite caters to a wide variety of tastes and is a 3 min drive from The Lookout Deck. “Whether you’re a gluten free, vegetarian, gourmet taster, sugar free, plain Jane, carnivore, comfort food lover, carb only or Banter - we have a meal for you.” (126 De Gama Rd)
Right at the beach, although a 13 minute drive from Ash Crescent, at Die Walskipper you sit with your feet in the sand - beach sand is the floor. Have your food braaied in front of you on one of the many braais, or grilled in the kitchen. Traditional “pap” and braaivleis are served as well as delicious seafood. Vegetarian options available. (Dolphin Drive, Marina Martinique)
104 locals recommend
Walskipper
Dolphin Drive
104 locals recommend
Right at the beach, although a 13 minute drive from Ash Crescent, at Die Walskipper you sit with your feet in the sand - beach sand is the floor. Have your food braaied in front of you on one of the many braais, or grilled in the kitchen. Traditional “pap” and braaivleis are served as well as delicious seafood. Vegetarian options available. (Dolphin Drive, Marina Martinique)
Good Simple food. This restaurant is socially responsible, takes care of the community, and offers good quality, simple food at great prices, including sushi. A local favourite. (4 min drive; 24 Diaz Rd)
18 locals recommend
Catch Of the Day
24 Diaz Road
18 locals recommend
Good Simple food. This restaurant is socially responsible, takes care of the community, and offers good quality, simple food at great prices, including sushi. A local favourite. (4 min drive; 24 Diaz Rd)
A local fast-food favourite - also a kiddies favourite (first entrance, at Game; 7 min drive)
Wimpy
A local fast-food favourite - also a kiddies favourite (first entrance, at Game; 7 min drive)
At Seashells accommodation. A secret little gem and very affordable, overlooking the beach, beautiful views, good quality for a low price, low key and relaxed. Opens for early breakfast and lunch (2 min drive)
Strandloper restaurant
123 Da Gama Road
At Seashells accommodation. A secret little gem and very affordable, overlooking the beach, beautiful views, good quality for a low price, low key and relaxed. Opens for early breakfast and lunch (2 min drive)
Daytime opening hours. Great home-made and traditional food, especially nice breakfasts; also a small gift shop, 2 minutes drive
22 locals recommend
Gisters Jeffreys Bay
110 Da Gama Rd
22 locals recommend
Daytime opening hours. Great home-made and traditional food, especially nice breakfasts; also a small gift shop, 2 minutes drive

Sightseeing

Fascinating shells - worth a visit
18 locals recommend
Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum
Drommedaris Street
18 locals recommend
Fascinating shells - worth a visit
<2 hours drive away, so many elephants to see in one park, including blue cranes and more
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
348 locals recommend
<2 hours drive away, so many elephants to see in one park, including blue cranes and more
Kabeljous beach for wide open spaces, a lagoon, and sand dunes
17 locals recommend
Kabeljous
17 locals recommend
Kabeljous beach for wide open spaces, a lagoon, and sand dunes

Traveler advice

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Beach Horse rides at Featherfoot Horses

For beginners or advanced, children or adults
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Quadbiking

JBay Quad Rides offer quad bike rides, as well as swimming in Jan se Gat swimming hole + zipline
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Surf Lessons

Wavecrest Surf School offers private and group lessons. There are many other surf schools on offer too
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Surfing

Jeffrey’s Bay produces the best right hand surf break in the world. The best surfing waves are found in May – Sept, especially June/July. But rideable waves are found throughout the year. Almost every beach offers good surfing opportunities, with Supertubes, Point Bach, Magna Tubes, Boneyards, Kitchen Windows & Main Beach each offering unique advantages to be discovered.
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Other activities

Fishing / Deep Sea Fishing charters Golfing – 3 courses available Midget golf at Dophin Beach entertainment Sandboarding Shopping and hanging out at the JBay Surf Village. We love the Billabong factory shop for cool clothes and swimwear at discount Skydiving at Skydive Jeffrey’s Bay