Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
Lookout Beach provides excellent conditions for water activities, from swimming in its calm stretches to paddleboarding over the gentle swells. (Image adapted). © David MuddLookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
Perched along the sparkling coastline of the Garden Route, Lookout Beach in Plettenberg Bay is a sun-drenched haven that epitomises coastal charm. With its golden sands stretching invitingly into the distance, this beach is perfect for long, contemplative strolls where the gentle lull of the waves accompanies the rhythmic sound of seabirds. The turquoise waters, often kissed by playful dolphins, make it a mesmerising spot for photography and quiet reflection alike.
For those drawn to adventure, Lookout Beach provides excellent conditions for water activities, from swimming in its calm stretches to paddleboarding over the gentle swells. The surrounding cliffs and coastal dunes add dramatic contrast to the serene shoreline, offering natural viewpoints for both sunrise and sunset. Families and visitors seeking a peaceful day by the sea will find shaded areas and open spaces ideal for picnics, beach games, or simply soaking up the invigorating ocean breeze.
Nature lovers and birdwatchers are treated to a variety of coastal wildlife, with the occasional seal or seabird making an appearance against the backdrop of the ocean. Its accessibility from central Plettenberg Bay makes Lookout Beach a favourite among both locals and travellers, blending convenience with natural beauty. The atmosphere here balances tranquility with a subtle sense of adventure, making every visit memorable.
Location: Lookout Beach, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Parking: -34.05200629136948, 23.376417491604787
Alternative parking: -34.05030696932122, 23.374918935024997
General Inquiries: +27 44 533 0100 (Plettenberg Bay Tourism Office)
Website: www.plettenbergbayinfo.com
Accommodation Near Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
Ocean Watch Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
0.8km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteOcean Watch Guest House is perfectly nestled against the coastal hillside of the beautiful Plettenberg Bay, an ideal spot to enjoy whale and dolphin watching. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sunshowers Plett
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
0.8km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteSunshowers Plett is a modern, spacious and relaxing self-catering accommodation establishment in Plettenberg Bay. Offers seaviews from the upper penthouse. All apartments a mere 75 steps away from the Keursboom Lagoon beach. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Plett Beachfront Accommodation
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
0.9km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RoutePlett Beachfront Accommodation offers comfortable, tastefully decorated en-suite self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation, right on Plettenberg Bay's Central Beach, the safest of the town's swimming beaches. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Thanda Vista
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
1km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteIntimate, exclusive and private, Thanda Vista offers 5 luxury en-suite bedrooms. A guest lounge with library, music centre and desk-top computer (with free Wi-Fi broadband Internet access); a breakfast room with magnificent views of the Bay... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
River Club Villa 41
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
1.3km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteThe River Club Villas is a sought after complex in Plettenberg Bay. This well appointed open plan 3 bedroom all en-suite garden unit is ideal for the family getaway. Only 10 minute walk to Beacon Island beach. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Unit 17A Castleton
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
2km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteNestled high above the Piesang River Valley in Plettenberg Bay lies Castleton, a unique development surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden Route. Our secure, spacious and modern apartment offers you the ideal coastal getaway. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Cornerway House
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
2.3km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteBed and breakfast and self catering accommodation. There are five individually decorated bedrooms all of which have there own private entrance. All have en-suite bathrooms with fridge, tea and real coffee, TV, a safe, fans for the summer and heating... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Gästehaus Pinkepank
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
3.5km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteWe welcome you to our guesthouse, which has modern and highly equipped double rooms, in best position of Plettenberg Bay. We settled down in a quiet side street in which one is protected against the wind. Robberg Island... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Strandmeer 19
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
3.5km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteStrandmeer is a self catering cottage which lies in the beautiful Tsitsikamma coastline, Plettenberg Bay, on the banks of the Keurboomsriver, 200m from the beach. The cottage sleeps 8 (2 double beds and 4 single beds). Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Alkantmooi Self Catering
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
5.7km from Lookout Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteAlkantmooi Self Catering provides 5 luxury self catering apartments for visitors to Keurboomstrand.We offer a beautiful, private and fully equipped luxury apartments with an open plan lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. All with a spectacular... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
- Plettenberg Bay (0.77km)
- Plettenberg Bay Area (1.85km)
- Beacon Island Estate, Plettenberg Bay (1.95km)
- Goose Valley Golf Estate (2.59km)
- Brackenridge Private Estate (2.68km)
- Solar Beach (3.58km)
- Robberg Ridge, Plettenberg Bay (3.76km)
- Whale Rock Vlei (3.80km)
- Summer Place (4.04km)
- Whale Rock Ridge (4.09km)
- Whale Rock Heights (4.33km)
- Whale Rock Beach (4.54km)
- Robberg Estate (4.72km)
- Wittedrift (5.92km)
- Roodefontein (6.61km)
- Plettenberg Bay Lagoon - Garden Route (0.50km)
- The Market Square Shopping Centre - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (1.12km)
- Plettenberg Mall - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (1.13km)
- Keurboomsriver Mouth - nr Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (1.28km)
- Goose Valley Golf Club - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (2.48km)
- Robberg 5 Beach - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (2.53km)
- Plettenberg Bay Country Club - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (3.09km)
- Nelson Bay Cave - Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay (5.04km)
- Knysna Elephant Park - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (5.71km)
- Robberg Nature Reserve - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (5.84km)
- Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden Route (5.91km)
- Plettenberg Bay Airport - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (6.39km)
- Keurboomstrand Beach, Keurboomstrand, Garden Route (8.56km)
- Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary - The Crags, Plettenberg Bay (9.23km)
- Keurbooms Beach - Keurboomstrand, Garden Route (9.45km)
- Arch Rock Private Reserve - Keurboomstrand (10.51km)
- Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve - Garden Route, Western Cape (10.93km)
- Brackenburn Private Nature Reserve - The Crags (11.72km)
- Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary - nr Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (13.25km)
- Monkeyland and Birds of Eden - The Crags, Plettenberg Bay (13.61km)
- Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre - nr Plettenberg Bay (14.21km)
- Harkerville Trail - between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay (15.37km)
- Nature's Valley Beach - Garden Route, Western Cape (18.36km)
