Fodor's Expert Review Hobie Beach
The 137-meter (450-feet) long Shark Rock Pier is a Gqeberha landmark and definitely worth traversing for the view back towards Summerstrand it affords. It also marks one end of Hobie Beach, where sailing catamarans and jet skis launch, and where some of the city's best-loved annual sporting events and festivals are held. The section of beach nearest the pier is great for swimming and sunbathing, and there are also rock pools to explore; it can get very busy on a hot summer's day. With a view of the pier, Blue Waters Café serves very good food and is a great spot at sunset; you will doubtless also witness countless joggers making use of the long promenade strip that stretch along the seafront. There are plenty of restaurants along the other side of the promenade, including Ginger (offering what's considered the city's most upmarket dining) at the Beach Hotel; next door, the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is a major draw for families, with places to eat, drink, shop, play, and... READ MORE
The 137-meter (450-feet) long Shark Rock Pier is a Gqeberha landmark and definitely worth traversing for the view back towards Summerstrand it affords. It also marks one end of Hobie Beach, where sailing catamarans and jet skis launch, and where some of the city's best-loved annual sporting events and festivals are held. The section of beach nearest the pier is great for swimming and sunbathing, and there are also rock pools to explore; it can get very busy on a hot summer's day. With a view of the pier, Blue Waters Café serves very good food and is a great spot at sunset; you will doubtless also witness countless joggers making use of the long promenade strip that stretch along the seafront. There are plenty of restaurants along the other side of the promenade, including Ginger (offering what's considered the city's most upmarket dining) at the Beach Hotel; next door, the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is a major draw for families, with places to eat, drink, shop, play, and even spend the night. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets. Best for: swimming; sunbathing; walking.
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