Radisson view

The view of the Port Elizabeth beachfront from the top floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel is breathtaking. Don't think I need to say anymore.

Hobie Beach and Boardwalk panorama

I took this panorama of Hobie Beach with the Boardwalk Hotel and Conference Centre in the background from the Jester the other day. Cruising on the Jester does give one a whole new angle to look at the Port Elizabeth beachfront from and you just realise again how beautiful our beachfront is.

Brookes Hill Battery Observation Post

During the Second World War a series of harbour defences were built around Port Elizabeth to keep a lookout for approaching enemy ships, planes and submarines. The harbour defences consisted of three Forward Observation Posts (FOP) at Schoenmakerskop, Cape Recife and Bluewater Bay along with the Algoa Battery building in Humewood and the Battery Observation Post on Brookes Hill … Continue reading Brookes Hill Battery Observation Post →

McArthur Pool on a quiet day

Over the summer holidays Port Elizabeth's beaches have been packed due to some notably outstanding weather. Looking at some pictures I took in November I found this one taken at McArthur Pools with Kings Beach in the background. Not a soul in sight. Tranquil compared to what it looks like around there at the moment.

Humewood slipway from the sea

The Jester has opened up a whole new world of sightseeing in Port Elizabeth for those who don't have access to a boat to see the beachfront and city from the bay. This is Humewood Beach with the old slipway pillars in the foreground and the Town Lodge Hotel in the back.

Sunday afternoon on the Verandah

Port Elizabeth is fortunate to have a lot of very nice spots to go for a drink or cocktail after work or a relaxing Sunday afternoon. One of these is the Verandah at the Beach Hotel with its stunning view of Hobie Beach and Shark Rock Pier across the road. I haven't been here for … Continue reading Sunday afternoon on the Verandah →

Save our rhino in the sand

Rhino poaching is a serious issue in South Africa and the more awareness that is created the better. Playing his part in this is the sand sculptor at Hobie Beach. Passing by the other morning I spotted his sand rhino and had to snap a picture.

Boardwalk Hotel from the sea

The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre has really changed the beachfront skyline since it opened a year ago. I've heard that some people think it looks out of place while comparing it to a Disney like castle while others absolutely love it. But love it or hate it, the hotel and convention centre has become an integral part of the … Continue reading Boardwalk Hotel from the sea →

Winter beachfront

Winter has set in and the mornings and evenings are nice and cold, but we're lucky here in Port Elizabeth in that we have a very Mediterranean climate which makes our days quite mild. That is when there isn't a coldfront passing over. Winters means that the beaches are empty but people are still using the … Continue reading Winter beachfront →

Boardwalk in lights

Over the years the Boardwalk Complex has become one of Port Elizabeth's most popular attractions and this has become even more so with the addition of the new Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre. The new building has changed the landscape of the beachfront and this I noticed again from across the Boardwalk lake while on my … Continue reading Boardwalk in lights →