Sandbaai, Hermanus

Sandbaai, pronounced 'Sandbay', is a small seaside suburb that is located on the south coast of the Western Cape province in South Africa. Sandbaai is one of the newer suburbs in the Greater Hermanus area and lies in a little sandy bay, hence its name. The area is a stone's throw away from Hermanus and boasts beautiful ocean views and mountainous surroundings.

A brief history of the area

As Sandbaai is a relatively new suburb, there isn't really any history to tell. It is so close to Hermanus though that it's practically part of it and Hermanus was founded in the early 1800s.

A man called Hermanus Pieters happened upon the area when searching for better grazing for his livestock. The freshwater spring and excellent grazing pastures convinced him to stay and soon other farmers and fishermen followed suit to the plentiful area. The natural beauty and bountiful oceans of the area soon spread and by the 1890s the town had two schools, two churches, various shops and a thriving fishing industry.

Distance from key points

Sandbaai residents wanting to travel to Cape Town International Airport can do so in approximately one hour and 19 minutes (102,7 km) via the N2. Cape Town is a one-hour, 33 minute-drive (116,4 km) via the N2 as well.

Climate

In Sandbaai, the summers are warm, dry, and mostly clear while the winters are cool and partly cloudy. February has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year while July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C is the coldest. June tops the wettest month list with 93mm of rainfall.

Schools in the area

When choosing a place to live, you want to know what schools are in the area as it is a key factor in the decision-making process. Fortunately, Jeffreys Bay has some great schools for you to choose from.

The top primary schools in the area include Mulberry Bush Preschool, Wippie en Snippie Kleuterskool and Hermanus Waldorf School.

For high schools, you should consider Curro Hermanus High School and Hermanus High School.

If it's a combination school you're after, you should have a look at Northcliff House College and Generation Schools Hermanus.

Healthcare in the area

Sandbaai will have you covered in medical emergencies as the area has Mediclinic Hermanus Hospital.

For your day-to-day needs, you could pop into Best of Both Holistic Medical Practice or GP Care Hermanus.

Your furry loved ones will be in good hands when taking them to Whale Coast Veterinary Clinic, Bergview Veterinary Hospital or Hermanus Animal Hospital.

Shopping centres

Shopping malls in the area where you can get all your shopping needs met include Whale Coast Mall, IPIC Shopping Centre Hermanus, The Hermanus Station and Gateway.

Restaurants

When looking for a place to grab a bite to eat, whether it's for a romantic date, family night or just a hang out with friends, Sandbaai has loads of excellent restaurants for you to choose from. Here are some of the best ones you should visit.

Bamboo Beach Restaurant, Best of Asia, Ocean Creek Spur Steak Ranch, Taishan Restaurant, The Brewery, Biga Artisan Bakery Cafe, Schulphoek House and Milk on the Beach.

Special attractions

Sandbaai is home to many amazing attractions for you and your loved ones to explore. Here are some of the top ones you should add to your to-do list.

SA Forest Adventures Hermanus is the perfect attraction for thrill seekers that has a variety of activities to do.

Whale Coast Art & Wine Route is a feast of visual arts that is a must-see!

You could spend the day shopping at Whale Coast Mall.

Make Sandbaai your home. Let it be your story.

Sandbaai is a family-oriented seaside suburb that provides a clean and safe area allowing peaceful living. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.