Pearly Beach - Western Cape - South Africa

Situated 2.5 hours (185 km) drive from Cape Town, and 20 minutes (25 km) from Gansbaai, in the Western Cape, South Africa, this peaceful little town is still relatively undeveloped. Although the concentration of permanent residents is increasing, over half the houses still belong to holiday-makers and people coming down for the weekend. Under the travel section, there are Maps (street & aerial) and a Distance Chart for the Overberg area.

What to do in Pearly Beach

Pearly Beach is a popular angling spot, and on some weekends the beach is lined with fishermen, all trying to catch the biggest fish. The Angling and Recreational Club holds competitions on a regular basis, as well as offering meals and a big-screen TV.

Apart from fishing, the beaches are perfect for long walks and cycles. Just remember to keep your eyes open for Southern Right Whales, coming here to mate and calve from about July to January. It is said that if the whales are breaching, bad weather is on the way! For more on what to do, check out What To Do. For interesting places further afield, go to Day Trips. For local events, have a look at the Events Calendar.

The Community side of Pearly Beach

We have an active Ratepayers' Association, Conservation Society and Neighbourhood Watch/ Night Patrols. If you own property in Pearly Beach, it's worthwhile supporting them. Their details are under the relevant sections.

Pearly Beach has its own Dutch Reformed Church, with the nearby town of Gansbaai catering to a wider variety of denominations. English and Afrikaans Bible Groups get together on a weekly basis.

Business and Real Estate in Pearly Beach

There is a list of the Businesses and Services in the area. If you're looking to buy or sell property here, contact one of the local Estate Agents. You can also advertise your property privately on this site.

Although small, Pearly Beach offers plenty of Accommodation, from Guesthouses and B&Bs to Self-Catering and Camping.

Useful Resources

There is a full-colour Flower Guide to help you identify what's what in our abundant floral kingdom. During Spring, from about August to October, the flower show is at its best. There is also a Guide to Gardening in Pearly Beach, which contains useful info and tips on growing plants suited to this area, as well as lists of indigenous / fynbos species suited to our conditions. Bird Guide coming soon.

Included in the resources section is also a list of Useful Telephone Numbers as well as links to other Interesting Websites, and a list of Reference Books used.