Nahoon Beach
Nahoon Beach
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Denver Bright
East London, South Africa4 contributions
Mar 2020
A spur of the moment decision on a visit to Mermaid's Pool at Nahoon Beach for my family turned into a really fantastic, relaxing and enjoyable experience.
The water was ice-cold, but that did nothing to stop my 8 yr old daughter from swimming in the pool and even trying her hand at snorkelling to look for some fish (not much).
My 2 yr old son chose to stay away from the "big water" and spent his time looking for shells and pebbles on the beautiful but small beach area.
You feel safe in this area, the parking area is within eye-site of where you play and The Reef Café is just up the hill from you.
There are scenic boardwalks (a little damaged in areas due to age) that let you see some magnificent views and also take you over the hills into the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve on the one side and back to Nahoon Beach proper on the other side.
All in all, it was a fun few hours, sheltered from the wind and myself and family really enjoyed it
The water was ice-cold, but that did nothing to stop my 8 yr old daughter from swimming in the pool and even trying her hand at snorkelling to look for some fish (not much).
My 2 yr old son chose to stay away from the "big water" and spent his time looking for shells and pebbles on the beautiful but small beach area.
You feel safe in this area, the parking area is within eye-site of where you play and The Reef Café is just up the hill from you.
There are scenic boardwalks (a little damaged in areas due to age) that let you see some magnificent views and also take you over the hills into the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve on the one side and back to Nahoon Beach proper on the other side.
All in all, it was a fun few hours, sheltered from the wind and myself and family really enjoyed it
Written 16 March 2020
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anton l
246 contributions
Jan 2020
The beach itself is fantastic. Spacious so you don't have to sit on top of one another and no rocks that could hurt your feet. No strong currents either. Unfortunately the walk from the car park to the beach is far. There is a take-out restaurant available.
Written 11 February 2020
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teachers55
Columbus, OH955 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I can’t remember where I found Kevin Agram’s name for a guided trip while our ship was docked in East London, South Africa, but I am glad I did because he organized a fine experience for us. He passed us off to a local man - I am so sorry that I didn’t write down his name, but he used to work for General Motors but lost his job when the plant closed. He was terrific. He knew a lot about the area, the government, the social and political conditions facing the South African government. He took us around the city, to several townships, to a wildlife park that was closed on Mondays. We also went to the beaches and stopped for a pancake. It was a lovely day.
Written 29 January 2020
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Lynne S
East London, South Africa11 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Lovely to go to, not a lot of parking but safe and nice for the family.
Pity about the sewerage in the river though
The municipality won't fix the problem though
Pity about the sewerage in the river though
The municipality won't fix the problem though
Written 6 April 2019
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Daniel S
Southampton, UK513 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We spent the entire day here, it was perfect. We were told about this by some locals at the hotel one night, because it isn't on the tourist list!
Plenty of sand, sea and space and life guards on duty all day long. We have a blast, parking is free and plenty of room. You do have to tip the car porters (they look after the cars to stop theft). We only tipped them 10R and they were pretty happy with that.
There are showers near the car park to wash the sand off and a small beach hut but we took our own food and had a picnic on the beach. We swam and even tried our hand a body boarding! Perfect day.
Plenty of sand, sea and space and life guards on duty all day long. We have a blast, parking is free and plenty of room. You do have to tip the car porters (they look after the cars to stop theft). We only tipped them 10R and they were pretty happy with that.
There are showers near the car park to wash the sand off and a small beach hut but we took our own food and had a picnic on the beach. We swam and even tried our hand a body boarding! Perfect day.
Written 18 February 2018
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JadedK
Husbands Bosworth, UK125 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Such a beautiful place to go for a walk or sit on the beach. We walked along the beach in the water and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. However I'd imagine that weekends can be busy!
Worth a visit!
Worth a visit!
Written 30 June 2017
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Emma L
Cape Town, South Africa7 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Nahoon Beach is a must-see for anyone visiting East London. For a nice long walk on the beach, park at Nahoon Corner and walk all the way to Nahoon River Mouth. Expect lots of happy dogs to come and greet you.
For a more scenic view, try the boardwalk at Nahoon Reef (easy, short walk) or walk down the coast, over the rocky outcrop (wear sandals) and visit the glassy beach - tiny and perfect for a little privacy. Don't wander alone or at night and stay watchful - it's safe, but it's also secluded, so don't take chances, foreign tourists to East London tend to be more trusting and less vigilant than locals.
For a more scenic view, try the boardwalk at Nahoon Reef (easy, short walk) or walk down the coast, over the rocky outcrop (wear sandals) and visit the glassy beach - tiny and perfect for a little privacy. Don't wander alone or at night and stay watchful - it's safe, but it's also secluded, so don't take chances, foreign tourists to East London tend to be more trusting and less vigilant than locals.
Written 5 September 2016
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fa_alsuwaidi
Cape Town, South Africa68 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
It was the beast way to discover East London.
Nahoon Beach was isolated with great view over the dunes, sandy beach and such a quite place to chill and relax.
Nahoon Beach was isolated with great view over the dunes, sandy beach and such a quite place to chill and relax.
Written 7 August 2022
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Greg S
East London, South Africa16 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Nahoon beach and Nahoon River is a popular playground for families and anyone who enjoy a nice beach. Safe swimming, with stunning views from the dunes and walkways over the sandstone cliffs. The two cafe/ tea rooms that are near by and within easy walking distance offer great food.
Written 7 November 2018
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nontando2018
East London, South Africa11 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This lovely place screams of tranquility and environmental consciousness, located on a stunning beach. however, the service was sloppy and the bread we received was unfortunately laden with mould. while that was disappointing, the place itself remains a great option for anyone looking for a quite hidden spot after a lovely beach walk
Written 3 October 2018
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Yes you can put a gazebo up but you must take it down at sunset - no sleeping on the beach is allowed.
Written 23 January 2017
We will be arriving on a cruise ship. Are taxis readily available to go to and from the beach?
Written 10 July 2016
The cruise line will help attnage transport as this city seldomly gets cruise ships.
Written 27 March 2018
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