Jacobs Bay can be found on a two kilometre stretch of coastline along the Cape West Coast, approximately and hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town. Although fairly isolated, it’s not far from its neighbouring seaside towns and is situated midway between Vredenberg and Saldanha Bay.

The natural fynbos surrounding Jacobsbaai supports a variety of wildlife including jackal, duiker, steenbok and tortoise. Birding is popular here too – for buzzards, kites and eagles, while southern right whales and dolphins can often be spotted along the coast. In spring the landscape transforms into a riot of colour, with daisies and wild flowers adorning the hamlet of Jacobsbaai all the way to the sea.

Jacobsbaai’s seven individual bays are Kwaaibaai, Jacobsbaai, Smalbaai and Moerie se baai which are great for launching boats from. Kwaaibaai is popular amongst surfers, while Bamboesbaai are renowned for diving, and fishing.

Smalbaai is where you will find Oystercatchers and cormorants sunning on the rocks and Mauritzbaai can be awash with hundreds of terns roosting on the rocks in the shallow waters.

The sandy beach of Hospital Bay is ideal for swimming and sunning. Seals often use Hospital Bay as a refuge to heal, hence the bay is called Hospital Bay.

Enjoy seafood prepared by locals restaurants, or just have a traditional braai with the family.

In Vredenburg (15km away) there are various Hospitals and if you want a exceptional shopping experience then visit the Weskus Mall with over 70 shops to choose from.